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.
How mayonnaise compares
Out of 205 everyday foods and drinks we track, mayonnaise ranks #203 for sugar per serving — more than 1% of them.
- Whole Wheat Flour1g
- Avocado0.5g
- Mayonnaise (this page)0.1g
- Rice cakes0.1g
- Beer0g
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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.