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Mayonnaise vs. Spread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Mayonnaise and Spread

  • The amount of Vitamin K, Vitamin E , Polyunsaturated fat, and Monounsaturated Fat in Mayonnaise is higher than in Spread.
  • Mayonnaise covers your daily Vitamin K needs 126% more than Spread.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Salad dressing, mayonnaise, regular and Margarine-like spread, SMART BEAT Super Light without saturated fat.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0.71% 2.4% 1.8% 7.9% 6.3% 4.1% 9% 83% 0.91% 13%
Spread
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 0% 1.1% 0% 0% 0% 0% 98% 0% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +66.7%
Contains more IronIron +∞%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -15.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 3.9% 66% 6% 2.5% 4.4% 0% 10% 1.8% 15% 408% 3.8% 19%
Spread
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 269% 34% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 31% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +92.9%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1225.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +6806.2%
~equal in Vitamin C ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
75% 22% 2%
Protein: 0.96 g
Fats: 74.85 g
Carbs: 0.57 g
Water: 21.65 g
Other: 1.97 g
Spread
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17% 81% 2%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 17.1 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 80.83 g
Other: 2.07 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +337.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +273.3%
~equal in Other ~2.07g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 23% 61%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 11.703 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 16.843 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 44.69 g
Spread
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16% 55% 29%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.22 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 7.6 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.98 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +121.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1022.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -81%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Mayonnaise Spread
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mayonnaise Spread Opinion
Calories 680kcal 158kcal Mayonnaise
Protein 0.96g 0g Mayonnaise
Fats 74.85g 17.1g Mayonnaise
Net carbs 0.57g 0g Mayonnaise
Carbs 0.57g 0g Mayonnaise
Cholesterol 42mg 0mg Spread
Vitamin D 7IU Mayonnaise
Magnesium 1mg Mayonnaise
Calcium 8mg Mayonnaise
Potassium 20mg 12mg Mayonnaise
Iron 0.21mg Mayonnaise
Sugar 0.57g 0g Spread
Copper 0.019mg Mayonnaise
Zinc 0.15mg Mayonnaise
Phosphorus 21mg 0mg Mayonnaise
Sodium 635mg 755mg Mayonnaise
Vitamin A 65IU 4489IU Spread
Vitamin A RAE 16µg Mayonnaise
Vitamin E 3.28mg 1.7mg Mayonnaise
Vitamin D 0.2µg Mayonnaise
Manganese 0.007mg Mayonnaise
Selenium 2.3µg Mayonnaise
Vitamin B1 0.01mg Mayonnaise
Vitamin B2 0.019mg Mayonnaise
Vitamin B5 0.172mg Mayonnaise
Vitamin B6 0.008mg Mayonnaise
Vitamin B12 0.12µg Mayonnaise
Vitamin K 163µg 12.3µg Mayonnaise
Folate 5µg Mayonnaise
Trans Fat 0.187g 2.45g Mayonnaise
Choline 34.2mg Mayonnaise
Saturated Fat 11.703g 2.22g Spread
Monounsaturated Fat 16.843g 7.6g Mayonnaise
Polyunsaturated fat 44.69g 3.98g Mayonnaise
Tryptophan 0.017mg Mayonnaise
Threonine 0.055mg Mayonnaise
Isoleucine 0.065mg Mayonnaise
Leucine 0.095mg Mayonnaise
Lysine 0.072mg Mayonnaise
Methionine 0.035mg Mayonnaise
Phenylalanine 0.057mg Mayonnaise
Valine 0.074mg Mayonnaise
Histidine 0.026mg Mayonnaise
Fructose 0.05g Mayonnaise
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g Mayonnaise
Omega-3 - ALA 5.331g Mayonnaise
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g Mayonnaise
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.125g Mayonnaise
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.03g Mayonnaise
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 38.942g Mayonnaise

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mayonnaise Spread
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Mayonnaise
26%
Spread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Mayonnaise
10%
Spread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spread
Spread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 42mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spread
Spread is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.57g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spread
Spread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.483g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spread
Spread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Spread
Spread is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mayonnaise
Mayonnaise contains less Sodium (difference - 120mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mayonnaise
Mayonnaise is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mayonnaise
Mayonnaise is relatively richer in vitamins

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Mayonnaise - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171009/nutrients
  2. Spread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173608/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.