Processing levels can vary significantly between brands and specific products within each category. Always check the ingredient list of the specific product you are considering. Use our product search to look up exact processing scores. These comparisons evaluate processing level and ingredient composition only. They do not account for taste, price, convenience, cultural significance, or individual dietary needs.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Duke's or Hellmann's less processed?
Hellmann's Real Mayonnaise and Duke's Real Mayonnaise score the same in our analysis. Both score 4.5, which is Level 2. The two labels are close: soybean oil, eggs, vinegar and salt, with calcium disodium EDTA on both. Hellmann's adds sugar and lemon juice concentrate; Duke's adds cider vinegar and paprika oleoresin.
Why do mayo enthusiasts prefer Duke's?
Many cite its tang: Duke's Real Mayonnaise lists no sugar, where Hellmann's Real Mayonnaise does. On processing, the two land where the cards above show them.
Is real mayo processed?
Lightly, as packaged foods go. Real mayonnaise is an emulsion of oil, egg and vinegar. Hellmann's Real Mayonnaise scores 4.5, which is Level 2, and Duke's Real Mayonnaise scores 4.5, which is Level 2. Many light and reduced-fat versions add starches and thickeners and score differently.