Light Mayo, Light
Processing Score
7.8Highly Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
—/10No Data
The processing score reflects 16 ingredients, including preservatives, modified ingredients, emulsifiers or gums, plus 1 more we flag. The nutrition score reflects high sodium, saturated fat and total fat.
Nutrient Alerts
High SodiumHigh FatHigh Saturated Fat
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
030034952235
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size15 g
Amount per serving
Calories
50
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5g
6%
Saturated Fat 1g
5%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 5mg
2%
Sodium 100mg
4%
Total Carbohydrate 1g
0%
Dietary Fiber 0g
0%
Total Sugars 1g
Includes 1g Added Sugars
2%
Protein 0g
Vitamin D 0mcg
0%
Calcium 0mg
0%
Iron 0mg
0%
Potassium 10mg
0%
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Ingredients
16 listed · 5 flagged for reviewWATER, SOYBEAN OIL, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH+, EGG YOLKS, DISTILLED VINEGAR, SUGAR, SALT, APPLE CIDER VINEGAR, LEMON JUICE CONCENTRATE, MUSTARD SEED, XANTHAN GUM+, POTASSIUM SORBATE (PRESERVATIVE)+, ALPHA TOCOPHEROL ACETATE (VITAMIN E)+, BETA CAROTENE (COLOR)+, NATURAL FLAVORS, CALCIUM DISODIUM EDTA.
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Why Does This Score Highly Processed?
In our analysis, Light Mayo, Light scores Highly Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Modified Starches (Modified Food Starch+): Chemical modification is a hallmark of UPF.
- Chemical Preservatives (Potassium Sorbate (Preservative)+): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
- Stabilizers & Gums (Xanthan Gum+): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
- Natural Flavors (Natural Flavors): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
Within Dressings & Mayo, this product is more processed than about 23% of the 5,534 products we've analyzed.
Processing classification reflects ingredient and additive analysis, not a judgment of any product's safety, quality, or healthfulness.
What These Ingredients Tell Us
We group Light Mayo, Light's ingredients into ingredient categories and note how each relates to food processing. The notes below describe the category, not this specific product's formulation.
- Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator
In this product: Soybean Oil.
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Sugar.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- Synthetic VitaminsProcessing indicator
In this product: Alpha Tocopherol Acetate (Vitamin E)+.
Fortification often compensates for processing losses.
- Natural ColorsProcessing indicator
In this product: Beta Carotene (Color)+.
Natural sources but still indicate processing.
- MineralsProcessing indicator
In this product: Calcium Disodium Edta.
Added minerals often compensate for processing.
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About our scores and this content
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