Salad dressing, KRAFT Mayo Fat Free Mayonnaise Dressing
Whole food · Fats and Oils
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This is a light, tangy, and creamy fat-free mayonnaise dressing designed for salads and sandwiches. It delivers the classic mayo flavor and smooth texture without any fat, relying on a blend of water, vinegar, and modified starch for its body. Nutritionally, it's a low-calorie, low-fat option, but its carbohydrate content comes almost entirely from added sugars.
Calorie split: 1% protein · 99% carbs · 0% fat
↓ Full nutrition💚 Why it's loved
People love it for delivering a familiar, creamy, slightly tangy mayo experience that makes diet-friendly meals more palatable. Its versatility is key—it's a go-to for binding chicken or tuna salad without adding fat, or for drizzling on sandwiches and wraps.
⚠️ Watch-outs & how to enjoy it better
The primary downside is its high sugar content (6.8g per 100g), which can contribute to blood sugar spikes, especially for those monitoring their intake. It also contains modified food starch and preservatives. To counteract this, pair it with high-fiber vegetables or a source of protein and healthy fat (like nuts or avocado) to slow sugar absorption, and use it in measured portions.
Key benefits
- Fat-free formula for low-fat diets
- Very low calorie at 64 kcal per 100g
- Provides 2g of fiber per serving
- Adds creamy texture without dairy
- Convenient shelf-stable condiment
🍽️ Popular dishes
🌍 Where it's eaten
💡 Did you know?
Fat-free mayonnaise like this one often uses a modified starch (like tapioca or corn) to mimic the thick, emulsified texture of real egg yolks, creating a gel-like structure that holds water and provides creaminess.
Full nutrition (USDA data · scales with serving)
| Water | 81.8 g |
| Energy | 64.0 kcal |
| Energy | 268 kj |
| Protein | 0.20 g |
| Total lipid (fat) | 0.00 g |
| Ash | 2.2 g |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 15.8 g |
| Fiber, total dietary | 2.0 g |
| Total Sugars | 6.8 g |
| Calcium, Ca | 6.0 mg |
| Iron, Fe | 0.10 mg |
| Magnesium, Mg | 2.0 mg |
| Phosphorus, P | 27.0 mg |
| Potassium, K | 50.0 mg |
| Sodium, Na | 750 mg |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.07 mg |
| Copper, Cu | 0.02 mg |
| Selenium, Se | 2.6 ug |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0.00 mg |
| Thiamin | 0.01 mg |
| Riboflavin | 0.00 mg |
| Niacin | 0.01 mg |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.00 mg |
| Folate, total | 4.0 ug |
| Folic acid | 0.00 ug |
| Folate, food | 4.0 ug |
| Folate, DFE | 4.0 ug |
| Choline, total | 9.0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 2.0 ug |
| Retinol | 0.00 ug |
| Carotene, beta | 30.0 ug |
| Carotene, alpha | 0.00 ug |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin A, IU | 50.0 iu |
| Lycopene | 0.00 ug |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin | 27.0 ug |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 2.2 mg |
| Vitamin E, added | 0.00 mg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units | 0.00 iu |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 0.00 ug |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0.00 g |
| Caffeine | 0.00 mg |
| Theobromine | 0.00 mg |
Fat & fatty acid profile (per 100g)
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 0.00 g |
| SFA 4:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 6:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 8:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 10:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 12:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 14:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 16:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 18:0 | 0.00 g |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 16:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 18:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 20:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 22:1 | 0.00 g |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 18:2 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 18:3 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 18:4 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 20:4 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (EPA) | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (DHA) | 0.00 g |
| Cholesterol | 0.00 mg |
Amino acid profile (per 100g)
Estimated from Salad dressing, sesame seed dressing, regular — USDA does not publish this profile for Salad dressing.
| Tryptophan | 0.05 g |
| Threonine | 0.05 g |
| Isoleucine | 0.05 g |
| Leucine | 0.08 g |
| Lysine | 0.14 g |
| Methionine | 0.03 g |
| Cystine | 0.00 g |
| Phenylalanine | 0.09 g |
| Tyrosine | 0.10 g |
| Valine | 0.07 g |
| Arginine | 0.40 g |
| Histidine | 0.03 g |
| Alanine | 0.00 g |
| Aspartic acid | 0.00 g |
| Glutamic acid | 0.46 g |
| Glycine | 0.00 g |
| Proline | 0.00 g |
| Serine | 0.00 g |
FAQ
How does it differ from regular mayonnaise?
Regular mayo is an oil-and-egg emulsion, making it high in fat. This fat-free version replaces the oil with water, starch, and thickeners, resulting in a product with 0g fat but a higher carbohydrate and sugar content.
Can I use it in baking?
It's not a direct substitute for regular mayo in baking, as the fat from real mayo contributes to moisture and tenderness. This product's starch and sugar content would alter the texture and flavor of baked goods.
Is it suitable for a vegan diet?
No, traditional mayonnaise contains eggs. While this is 'fat-free,' its ingredient list typically includes egg whites or other animal-derived components, so it is not vegan.
Nutrient density (calculated · NRF9.3)
Nutrient Rich Foods index: beneficial nutrients (protein, fiber, vitamins, minerals) minus saturated fat, added sugar & sodium, per 100 kcal.
NRF9.3 index — Fulgoni, Keast & Drewnowski, 2009. Computed from USDA nutrients.
Weight-loss friendliness (composite index)
Energy density 0.64 kcal/g · 1% calories from protein · 2.0 g fiber · 6.8 g sugar per 100 g.
Composite of energy density (Rolls et al., 1999), protein & fiber satiety, minus sugar. A calculated heuristic — ranks satiety-per-calorie, not a clinical measure.
Dietary load (calculated from USDA values)
Potential renal acid load. Positive = acid-forming, negative = alkaline-forming.
Sodium-to-potassium ratio: 15.00 (lower is better — aim for ≤ 1)
Sodium:potassium per WHO potassium guidance. Computed from USDA nutrients.