Hellmann's · Salad Dressing and Mayonnaise
Light Mayonnaise
One Tbsp (14g) serving of Light Mayonnaise by Hellmann's has 35 calories and 125mg of sodium, as submitted by Unilever Bestfoods North America to USDA (FoodData Central 2442622, record updated Dec 29, 2020).
Values for the declared serving and per 100 g. FoodData Central 2442622, available Dec 22, 2022; USDA record.
Nutrition Facts
* 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. Protein % DV here is not corrected for protein quality.
Computed from the values per 100 g that Unilever Bestfoods North America submitted to USDA, for the declared 14g serving. They are rounded as FDA requires labels to round; the package in your hand is the authority. Check the USDA record.
- UPC
- 048001025899
- Category
- Salad Dressing and Mayonnaise
- Records
- 6 under this UPC; this page shows the newest record of this barcode
How it compares with other salad dressing and mayonnaise
Per 100 g, it has more sodium than 66% of the 5,324 salad dressing and mayonnaise products in USDA's branded database.
Where the calories come from: 11% carbohydrate, 89% fat and 0% protein (4 calories a gram of protein or carbohydrate, 9 of fat).
| Per 100 g | This product | Median of the category | Share of the category lower |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium | 893 mg | 767 mg | 66% |
| Protein | 0 g | 0 g | 0% |
| Calories | 250 | 367 | 27% |
Source: USDA FoodData Central branded foods, April 30, 2026 release; category statistics computed by GetFoodFacts from 5,324 products, one per barcode.
Other mayonnaise in this aisle
435 of the 5,324 salad dressing and mayonnaise products are named mayonnaise. Per 100 g their median is 693 calories, 607 mg of sodium and 0 g of protein; 408 have less sodium than this one.
| Other brands with less sodium | Sodium per 100 g | Calories per 100 g |
|---|---|---|
| Mayonnaise BEST FOODS | 714 mg | 714 |
| May-o-sabi, Mayonnaise with a Wasabi Kick! MAY-O-SABI | 714 mg | 786 |
| Mayonnaise, Light SOUTHERN HOME | 714 mg | 357 |
Source: USDA FoodData Central branded foods, April 30, 2026 release: products in this aisle whose name contains "mayonnaise", one per barcode.
What is in it
Ingredients (as submitted): WATER, SOYBEAN OIL, MODIFIED STARCH (CORN, POTATO)**, EGGS, SUGAR, SALT, VINEGAR, LEMON JUICE, SORBIC ACID** AND CALCIUM DISODIUM EDTA (USED TO PROTECT QUALITY), NATURAL FLAVOR, VITAMIN E.
The statement lists 11 ingredients at the top level, beginning with Water, Soybean Oil, Modified Starch (corn. It has no separate "Contains" line; a major allergen (the nine the FDA requires on labels: milk, eggs, fish, shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soybeans, sesame) may be named inside the ingredients instead. For allergies, read the package: this is the record USDA holds (updated Dec 29, 2020), not the label on the shelf today.
Source: the ingredient statement Unilever Bestfoods North America submitted to USDA (FoodData Central 2442622).
More Hellmann's salad dressing and mayonnaise
| Product | Calories per 100 g | Sugars per 100 g | Sodium per 100 g |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canola Mayonnaise Dressing | 267 | n/a | 767 mg |
| Barbecue Flavored Reduced Fat Mayonnaise | 267 | 20 g | 733 mg |
| Roasted Red Pepper Sauce | 267 | 6.67 g | 767 mg |
| Medium Spicy Mayonnaise Dressing | 267 | 6.67 g | 667 mg |
| Light Mayonnaise | 233 | 6.67 g | 733 mg |
Source: USDA FoodData Central branded foods, April 30, 2026 release.
Questions about this product
How many calories are in Hellmann's Light Mayonnaise?
35 per 1 Tbsp (14g) serving, and 250 per 100 g.
How much sodium is in Hellmann's Light Mayonnaise?
125mg per serving (5% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value).
Is this the label on the package today?
It is the record Unilever Bestfoods North America submitted to USDA, last updated Dec 29, 2020. Recipes change: the package in your hand is the authority.
Sources for this page
- USDA FoodData Central
- this record and every record it is compared with, April 30, 2026 release. fdc.nal.usda.gov
- FoodData Central documentation
- what branded, SR Legacy, Foundation and survey records are. fdc.nal.usda.gov
- USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies
- survey foods and their household portions. ars.usda.gov
- 21 CFR 101.9, Nutrition labeling of food
- the label format, its rounding and the Daily Values. ecfr.gov
- 21 CFR 101 subpart D, Nutrient content claims
- the FDA thresholds the comparisons count. ecfr.gov
- FDA, How to Understand and Use the Nutrition Facts Label
- the 5% and 20% Daily Value rule. fda.gov