Regular mayo has 680 kcal and 75 g fat per 100 g. A heaped tablespoon can exceed 20 g, adding 136 calories in one scoop. Condiments are the most under-reported items in food logs – omitted 1–80% of the time (Whitton et al., Adv Nutr 2022). One weighed portion teaches your eye what a real tablespoon looks like.
How should I track Salad Dressing, mayonnaise, regular?
Small amounts of Salad Dressing, mayonnaise, regular 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.