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Calories in mayonnaise
Mayonnaise: about 680 calories per 100 g. A portion of 1 tbsp (14 g) has about 94 calories.
Calories and nutrients by portion
| Portion | Grams | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g (3.5 oz) | 100 g | 680 | 1 g | 0.6 g | 74.9 g |
| 1 tbsp | 14 g | 94 | 0.1 g | 0.1 g | 10.3 g |
| 1 cup | 220 g | 1,496 | 2.1 g | 1.3 g | 164.7 g |
| 1 packet | 10 g | 68 | 0.1 g | 0.1 g | 7.5 g |
Where the calories come from
- Protein 1%
- Carbs 0%
- Fat 99%
Shares are estimated with 4 calories per gram of protein and carbohydrate and 9 per gram of fat.
Full nutrition per 100 g
| Calories | 680 kcal |
| Protein | 1 g |
| Carbohydrate | 0.6 g |
| of which sugars | 0.6 g |
| Fibre | 0 g |
| Fat | 74.9 g |
| of which saturated | 11.7 g |
| Cholesterol | 42 mg |
| Sodium | 635 mg |
| Potassium | 20 mg |
| Calcium | 8 mg |
| Iron | 0.2 mg |
| Water | 21.7 g |
What 94 calories equal in exercise
For a 155 lb (70 kg) person, Harvard Health lists about 133 calories for 30 minutes of walking at 3.5 mph and about 288 for 30 minutes of running at 5 mph. By that chart, a portion of mayonnaise (1 tbsp, 94 calories) equals about 21 minutes of walking or 10 minutes of running. Use the calories burned calculator for your own weight.
About these numbers
The figures come from the USDA FoodData Central entry “Salad dressing, mayonnaise, regular”. They are reference averages, so brands, ripeness, cuts and recipes shift the real number. Treat them as estimates, and weigh food for the closest result.
Quick answers
How many calories are in mayonnaise (1 tbsp)?
About 94 calories (≈). That is 1 tbsp (14 g) of mayonnaise, using the USDA reference value of 680 calories per 100 g.
How many calories are in 100 grams of mayonnaise?
About 680 calories (≈). One ounce (28 g) is about 193 calories.
How much protein is in mayonnaise?
1 g per 100 g, and about 1% of its calories come from protein (≈). A portion of 1 tbsp has about 0.1 g.
Source
- USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy: Salad dressing, mayonnaise, regular (FDC ID 171009)
- U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central. fdc.nal.usda.gov
- Harvard Health: calories burned in 30 minutes for people of three different weights
General information, not medical advice. Nutrient values are estimates and vary by product and portion.
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