How Much Sugar Is in Mayonnaise?
One tablespoon of mayonnaise has about 0.1 g of sugar — essentially none. Mayo's downside is fat and calories, not sugar.
in 1 tbsp (14 g) · about 0 teaspoons
- Per serving
- 0.1 g
- Per 100 g
- 0.6 g
- Type
- Natural sugar
- In teaspoons
- ≈ 0 tsp
An easy fit for a low-sugar day.
Mayonnaise is egg yolk, oil, and vinegar or lemon juice emulsified together — there's no sugar in the classic recipe, which is why a tablespoon has only about 0.1 g. It's one of the lowest-sugar condiments on a shelf full of ones that aren't.
Mayo has a reputation as an unhealthy choice, but that's about its fat and calorie density, not sugar — a very different concern from a sauce like teriyaki or ketchup, where sugar is doing real work. If you're specifically cutting sugar rather than calories, mayo isn't where the problem is.
Lower-sugar swaps
- If calories are the concern rather than sugar, a lighter mayo or Greek-yogurt-based version cuts fat, not sugar
- Check flavoured mayos (chipotle, honey) separately — those can add sugar the plain version doesn't have
Frequently asked questions
- Does mayonnaise have added sugar?
- Classic mayonnaise has essentially none — it's egg, oil, and an acid like vinegar or lemon juice. Flavoured versions can differ.
- If mayo isn't sugary, why is it considered unhealthy?
- Its concern is fat and calorie density, not sugar. That's a different kind of moderation than cutting sugar.
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Sugar values from USDA FoodData Central; actual amounts vary by brand, ripeness, and recipe. Last updated 2026-08-09.