Mayonnaise, standard, retail

Standard retail mayonnaise is a ready-made sauce usually made from vegetable oil, egg yolk and vinegar or lemon juice. It mainly provides fat and energy, with little carbohydrate or protein. Per 100g, it contains 75g of fat, including 5.7g of saturated fat, and provides 2824 kJ of energy. It also contains 22mg of vitamin E.

Vitamin E helps protect cells from oxidative damage. Fat helps the body absorb fat-soluble vitamins, but it also contributes substantially to energy intake. The amount of mayonnaise used is therefore relevant for people monitoring their energy or saturated fat intake. Full nutrient figures are provided in the tables below.