Mayonnaise vs. Ketchup
Nutrition comparison of Mayonnaise and Ketchup
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
mayonnaise
versus
ketchup
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in mayonnaise and ketchup:
- Both ketchup and mayonnaise are high in calories.
- Ketchup has more riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B6, however, mayonnaise contains more pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12.
- Ketchup is a great source of potassium.
- Mayonnaise has signficantly less carbohydrates than ketchup.
- Mayonnaise is an excellent source of Vitamin K.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Mayonnaise (Salad dressing, mayonnaise, regular) and Ketchup (Catsup) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both ketchup and mayonnaise are high in calories. Mayonnaise has 573% more calories than ketchup - ketchup has 101 calories per 100 grams and mayonnaise has 680 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, mayonnaise is much lighter in carbs, much heavier in fat and similar to ketchup for protein. Mayonnaise has a macronutrient ratio of 1:0:99 and for ketchup, 4:96:1 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Mayonnaise | Ketchup | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 1% | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 96% |
| Fat | 99% | 1% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Mayonnaise has signficantly less carbohydrates than ketchup - ketchup has 27.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and mayonnaise has 0.57g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Ketchup has more dietary fiber than mayonnaise - ketchup has 0.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and mayonnaise does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Ketchup is high in sugar and mayonnaise has 97% less sugar than ketchup - ketchup has 21.3g of sugar per 100 grams and mayonnaise has 0.57g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Ketchup and mayonnaise contain similar amounts of protein - ketchup has 1g of protein per 100 grams and mayonnaise has 0.96g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Mayonnaise is high in saturated fat and ketchup has 100% less saturated fat than mayonnaise - ketchup has 0.01g of saturated fat per 100 grams and mayonnaise has 11.7g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both mayonnaise and ketchup are low in trans fat - mayonnaise has 0.19g of trans fat per 100 grams and ketchup does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Ketchup has less cholesterol than mayonnaise - mayonnaise has 42mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and ketchup does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Ketchup has more Vitamin C than mayonnaise - ketchup has 4.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and mayonnaise does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Ketchup and mayonnaise contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - ketchup has 26ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and mayonnaise has 16ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Mayonnaise has more Vitamin D than ketchup - mayonnaise has 7iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and ketchup does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Mayonnaise has 125% more Vitamin E than ketchup - ketchup has 1.5mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and mayonnaise has 3.3mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Mayonnaise is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has 53 times more Vitamin K than ketchup - ketchup has 3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and mayonnaise has 163ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Ketchup has more riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B6, however, mayonnaise contains more pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12. Both mayonnaise and ketchup contain significant amounts of thiamin and folate.
| Mayonnaise | Ketchup | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.01 MG | 0.011 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.019 MG | 0.166 MG |
| Niacin | ~ | 1.434 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.172 MG | 0.047 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.008 MG | 0.158 MG |
| Folate | 5 UG | 9 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.12 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Ketchup and mayonnaise contain similar amounts of calcium - ketchup has 15mg of calcium per 100 grams and mayonnaise has 8mg of calcium.
iron
Ketchup and mayonnaise contain similar amounts of iron - ketchup has 0.35mg of iron per 100 grams and mayonnaise has 0.21mg of iron.
potassium
Ketchup is a great source of potassium and it has 13 times more potassium than mayonnaise - ketchup has 281mg of potassium per 100 grams and mayonnaise has 20mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
carotenoids
Carotenoids are micronutrients commonly found in plants and some animal products. An example is beta-carotene, the notable carotenoid which is a popular source of Vitamin A.[4][5]
For specific types of carotenoids,
| Mayonnaise | Ketchup | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 6 UG | 316 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 12 UG | 161 UG |
| lycopene | ~ | 12062 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, mayonnaise has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than ketchup per 100 grams.
| Mayonnaise | Ketchup | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 5.456 G | 0.001 G |
| DHA | 0.005 G | ~ |
| Total | 5.461 G | 0.001 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, mayonnaise has more linoleic acid than ketchup per 100 grams.
| Mayonnaise | Ketchup | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.125 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 39.146 G | 0.039 G |
| Total | 39.271 G | 0.039 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).
You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Mayonnaise or Ketchup .
Note: The specific food items compared are: Mayonnaise (Salad dressing, mayonnaise, regular) and Ketchup (Catsup) .
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does ketchup or mayonnaise contain more calories in 100 grams?Both ketchup and mayonnaise are high in calories. Mayonnaise has 570% more calories than ketchup - ketchup has 101 calories in 100g and mayonnaise has 680 calories.
Does ketchup or mayonnaise have more carbohydrates?
By weight, mayonnaise has signficantly fewer carbohydrates than ketchup - ketchup has 27.4g of carbs for 100g and mayonnaise has 0.57g of carbohydrates.