Almond Milk vs. Mayonnaise
Nutrition comparison of Almond Milk and Mayonnaise
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
almond milk
versus
mayonnaise
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in almond milk and mayonnaise:
- Almond milk is an excellent source of calcium.
- Mayonnaise has more thiamin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12, however, almond milk contains more niacin.
- Mayonnaise is an excellent source of Vitamin K.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Almond Milk (Beverages, almond milk, unsweetened, shelf stable) and Mayonnaise (Salad dressing, mayonnaise, regular) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Mayonnaise is high in calories and almond milk has 98% less calories than mayonnaise - mayonnaise has 680 calories per 100 grams and almond milk has 15 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, almond milk is heavier in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to mayonnaise per calorie. Almond milk has a macronutrient ratio of 10:34:56 and for mayonnaise, 1:0:99 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Almond Milk | Mayonnaise | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 10% | 1% |
| Carbohydrates | 34% | ~ |
| Fat | 56% | 99% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both mayonnaise and almond milk are low in carbohydrates - mayonnaise has 0.57g of total carbs per 100 grams and almond milk has 1.3g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in almond milk are made of 75% sugar, 19% dietary fiber and 6% starch, whereas the carbs in mayonnaise comprise of 100% sugar.
dietary fiber
Almond milk has more dietary fiber than mayonnaise - almond milk has 0.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and mayonnaise does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Mayonnaise and almond milk contain similar amounts of sugar - mayonnaise has 0.57g of sugar per 100 grams and almond milk has 0.81g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Mayonnaise and almond milk contain similar amounts of protein - mayonnaise has 0.96g of protein per 100 grams and almond milk has 0.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Mayonnaise is high in saturated fat and almond milk has 99% less saturated fat than mayonnaise - mayonnaise has 11.7g of saturated fat per 100 grams and almond milk has 0.08g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both mayonnaise and almond milk are low in trans fat - mayonnaise has 0.19g of trans fat per 100 grams and almond milk does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Almond milk has less cholesterol than mayonnaise - mayonnaise has 42mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and almond milk does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Mayonnaise has more Vitamin A than almond milk - mayonnaise has 16ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and almond milk does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Almond milk has 486% more Vitamin D than mayonnaise - mayonnaise has 7iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and almond milk has 41iu of Vitamin D.
Vitamin E
Almond milk has 93% more Vitamin E than mayonnaise - mayonnaise has 3.3mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and almond milk has 6.3mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Mayonnaise is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has more Vitamin K than almond milk - mayonnaise has 163ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and almond milk does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Mayonnaise has more thiamin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12, however, almond milk contains more niacin. Both almond milk and mayonnaise contain significant amounts of riboflavin.
| Almond Milk | Mayonnaise | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | ~ | 0.01 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.01 MG | 0.019 MG |
| Niacin | 0.07 MG | ~ |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.01 MG | 0.172 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | ~ | 0.008 MG |
| Folate | 1 UG | 5 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | ~ | 0.12 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Almond milk is an excellent source of calcium and it has 22 times more calcium than mayonnaise - mayonnaise has 8mg of calcium per 100 grams and almond milk has 184mg of calcium.
iron
Mayonnaise and almond milk contain similar amounts of iron - mayonnaise has 0.21mg of iron per 100 grams and almond milk has 0.28mg of iron.
potassium
Almond milk has 235% more potassium than mayonnaise - mayonnaise has 20mg of potassium per 100 grams and almond milk has 67mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, mayonnaise has more linoleic acid than almond milk per 100 grams.
| Almond Milk | Mayonnaise | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.125 G |
| linoleic acid | 0.252 G | 39.146 G |
| Total | 0.252 G | 39.271 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Almond Milk (Beverages, almond milk, unsweetened, shelf stable) and Mayonnaise (Salad dressing, mayonnaise, regular) .
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| G | 5% | trans fat | 5% | G | |||
| MG | 5% | cholesterol | 5% | MG | |||
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5% | Vitamin A | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin C | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin D | 5% |
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5% | calcium | 5% |
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5% | thiamin (Vit B1) | 5% |
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5% | riboflavin (Vit B2) | 5% |
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin B12 | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin E | 5% |
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5% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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5% | choline | 5% |
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5% | chromium | 5% |
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5% | fluoride | 5% |
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5% | manganese | 5% |
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5% | molybdenum | 5% |
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5% | selenium | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does mayonnaise or almond milk contain more calories in 100 grams?Mayonnaise is high in calories and almond milk has 100% less calories than mayonnaise - mayonnaise has 680 calories in 100g and almond milk has 15 calories.
Does mayonnaise or almond milk have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both mayonnaise and almond milk are low in carbohydrates - mayonnaise has 0.57g of carbs for 100g and almond milk has 1.3g of carbohydrates. the carbs in almond milk are made of 80% sugar, 20% dietary fiber and 10% starch, whereas the carbs in mayonnaise comprise of 100% sugar.
Does mayonnaise or almond milk contain more calcium?
Almond milk is a rich source of calcium and it has 22 times more calcium than mayonnaise - mayonnaise has 8mg of calcium in 100 grams and almond milk has 184mg of calcium.