Light mayo-type dressing has 158 kcal per 100 g. At half the calories of regular dressing and one-quarter of real mayo, it is the lightest option in the mayo family. Sugar content (6.7 g per 100 g) is still higher than real mayo. Track the exact product variant – confusing "light dressing" with "light mayo" shifts your log by 100+ kcal.
How should I track Salad Dressing, mayonnaise-type, light?
Small amounts of Salad Dressing, mayonnaise-type, light 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.