Mayonnaise vs. Yellow Corn
Nutrition comparison of Mayonnaise and Cooked Yellow Corn
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
mayonnaise
versus
cooked
yellow corn
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in mayonnaise and yellow corn:
- Mayonnaise has 35.8 times less carbohydrates than yellow corn.
- Mayonnaise is an excellent source of Vitamin K.
- Yellow corn has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, mayonnaise contains more Vitamin B12.
- Yellow corn is a great source of dietary fiber and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Mayonnaise (Salad dressing, mayonnaise, regular) and Yellow Corn (Corn, sweet, yellow, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Mayonnaise is high in calories and yellow corn has 86% less calories than mayonnaise - yellow corn has 96 calories per 100 grams and mayonnaise has 680 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, mayonnaise is lighter in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to yellow corn per calorie. Mayonnaise has a macronutrient ratio of 1:0:99 and for yellow corn, 12:76:12 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Mayonnaise | Yellow Corn | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 1% | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 76% |
| Fat | 99% | 12% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Mayonnaise has 35.8 times less carbohydrates than yellow corn - yellow corn has 21g of total carbs per 100 grams and mayonnaise has 0.57g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Yellow corn is a great source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than mayonnaise - yellow corn has 2.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and mayonnaise does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Yellow corn and mayonnaise contain similar amounts of sugar - yellow corn has 4.5g of sugar per 100 grams and mayonnaise has 0.57g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Yellow corn has 255% more protein than mayonnaise - yellow corn has 3.4g of protein per 100 grams and mayonnaise has 0.96g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Mayonnaise is high in saturated fat and yellow corn has 98% less saturated fat than mayonnaise - yellow corn has 0.2g of saturated fat per 100 grams and mayonnaise has 11.7g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both mayonnaise and yellow corn are low in trans fat - mayonnaise has 0.19g of trans fat per 100 grams and yellow corn does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Yellow corn has less cholesterol than mayonnaise - mayonnaise has 42mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and yellow corn does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Yellow corn has more Vitamin C than mayonnaise - yellow corn has 5.5mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and mayonnaise does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Yellow corn and mayonnaise contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - yellow corn has 13ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and mayonnaise has 16ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Mayonnaise has more Vitamin D than yellow corn - mayonnaise has 7iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and yellow corn does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Mayonnaise has 35 times more Vitamin E than yellow corn - yellow corn has 0.09mg 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 406 times more Vitamin K than yellow corn - yellow corn has 0.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and mayonnaise has 163ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Yellow corn has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, mayonnaise contains more Vitamin B12.
| Mayonnaise | Yellow Corn | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.01 MG | 0.093 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.019 MG | 0.057 MG |
| Niacin | ~ | 1.683 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.172 MG | 0.792 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.008 MG | 0.139 MG |
| Folate | 5 UG | 23 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.12 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Yellow corn and mayonnaise contain similar amounts of calcium - yellow corn has 3mg of calcium per 100 grams and mayonnaise has 8mg of calcium.
iron
Yellow corn and mayonnaise contain similar amounts of iron - yellow corn has 0.45mg of iron per 100 grams and mayonnaise has 0.21mg of iron.
potassium
Yellow corn is a great source of potassium and it has 990% more potassium than mayonnaise - yellow corn has 218mg 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 | Yellow Corn | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 6 UG | 66 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 12 UG | 906 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 23 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, mayonnaise has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than yellow corn per 100 grams.
| Mayonnaise | Yellow Corn | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 5.456 G | 0.018 G |
| DHA | 0.005 G | ~ |
| Total | 5.461 G | 0.018 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, mayonnaise has more linoleic acid than yellow corn per 100 grams.
| Mayonnaise | Yellow Corn | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.125 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 39.146 G | 0.586 G |
| Total | 39.271 G | 0.586 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 Yellow Corn .
Note: The specific food items compared are: Mayonnaise (Salad dressing, mayonnaise, regular) and Yellow Corn (Corn, sweet, yellow, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt) .
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FAQ
Does yellow corn or mayonnaise contain more calories in 100 grams?Mayonnaise is high in calories and yellow corn has 90% less calories than mayonnaise - yellow corn has 96 calories in 100g and mayonnaise has 680 calories.
Does yellow corn or mayonnaise have more carbohydrates?
By weight, mayonnaise has 35.8 times fewer carbohydrates than yellow corn - yellow corn has 21g of carbs for 100g and mayonnaise has 0.57g of carbohydrates.