Milk-cream mayo imitation has just 97 kcal per 100 g. The dairy base gives it 2.1 g protein – unusual for a dressing. At 5.1 g fat per 100 g, this is closer to sour cream than mayo in both texture and macros. Track it accurately – substituting this for regular mayo saves 583 kcal per 100 g.
How should I track Salad Dressing, mayonnaise, imitation, milk cream?
Small amounts of Salad Dressing, mayonnaise, imitation, milk cream add up faster than most people realize. A systematic review (Whitton et al., Adv Nutr 2022) found that condiments are among the most frequently omitted items in food logs — skipped 1–80% of the time. A tablespoon of mayo or dressing can add 50–100 calories, and most people use two or three tablespoons without measuring. The fix is simple: keep a teaspoon or scale near your plate and measure once. Sauces and dressings are often the hidden reason a "healthy" salad ends up at 600+ calories.