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Head to headMayonnaise vs Yellow Mustard
This one is not close, but the numbers are fun.
Mayonnaise takes it, 72 to 45. A 27-point gap. Emulsified audacity. Yellow Mustard’s case: Ballpark diplomacy in a squeeze bottle.
Tale of the tape
| Nutrient | Mayonnaise per 100g | Yellow Mustard per 100g |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 680 | 60 ● |
| Protein | 1g | 3.7g ● |
| Total Fat | 74.8g | 3.3g ● |
| Saturated Fat | 11.7g | 0.2g ● |
| Dietary Fiber | 0g | 4g ● |
| Total Sugars | 0.6g ● | 0.9g |
| Sodium | 635mg ● | 1100mg |
| Cholesterol | 42mg | 0mg ● |
| Potassium | 20mg | 152mg ● |
Red dot marks the winner of each row. Column bases differ because chain labels are per serving — the per-100-calorie comparisons below put them on equal footing.
Where Mayonnaise wins
- Mayonnaise has less sodium per 100 calories (Yellow Mustard has more).
- Mayonnaise has less sugar per 100 calories (Yellow Mustard has more).
Where Yellow Mustard wins
- Yellow Mustard has 41.9x the protein of Mayonnaise per 100 calories.
- Yellow Mustard has less saturated fat per 100 calories (Mayonnaise has more).
Questions
Is Mayonnaise healthier than Yellow Mustard?
By our scoring, Mayonnaise grades higher (72 vs 45). The full nutrient comparison is in the tale of the tape above.
Which has more protein, Mayonnaise or Yellow Mustard?
Mayonnaise: 0.1g per 100 calories. Yellow Mustard: 6.2g per 100 calories.
How many calories are in Mayonnaise vs Yellow Mustard?
Mayonnaise: 68 calories per 100g. Yellow Mustard: 6 calories per 100g.
A note before you eat your screen: grades are computed from published nutrition data with a transparent formula. They are a starting point for thinking about food, not medical advice. Talk to your doctor or a registered dietitian about your diet.