Mayonnaise vs. Whole Milk
Nutrition comparison of Mayonnaise and Whole Milk
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
mayonnaise
versus
whole milk
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in mayonnaise and whole milk:
- Mayonnaise has 7.8 times less sugar than whole milk.
- Mayonnaise is an excellent source of Vitamin K.
- Whole milk has 3.2 times less cholesterol than mayonnaise.
- Whole milk has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12.
- Whole milk is an excellent source of calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Mayonnaise (Salad dressing, mayonnaise, regular) and Whole Milk (Milk, whole, 3.25% milkfat, with added vitamin D) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Mayonnaise is high in calories and whole milk has 91% less calories than mayonnaise - mayonnaise has 680 calories per 100 grams and whole milk has 61 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, mayonnaise is lighter in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to whole milk per calorie. Mayonnaise has a macronutrient ratio of 1:0:99 and for whole milk, 21:31:48 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Mayonnaise | Whole Milk | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 1% | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 31% |
| Fat | 99% | 48% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both mayonnaise and whole milk are low in carbohydrates - mayonnaise has 0.57g of total carbs per 100 grams and whole milk has 4.8g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in mayonnaise and whole milk are both made of 100% sugar.
sugar
Mayonnaise has 7.8 times less sugar than whole milk - mayonnaise has 0.57g of sugar per 100 grams and whole milk has 5.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Whole milk has 228% more protein than mayonnaise - mayonnaise has 0.96g of protein per 100 grams and whole milk has 3.2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Mayonnaise is high in saturated fat and whole milk has 84% less saturated fat than mayonnaise - mayonnaise has 11.7g of saturated fat per 100 grams and whole milk has 1.9g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both mayonnaise and whole milk are low in trans fat - mayonnaise has 0.19g of trans fat per 100 grams and whole milk does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Whole milk has 3.2 times less cholesterol than mayonnaise - mayonnaise has 42mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and whole milk has 10mg of cholesterol.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Whole milk has 188% more Vitamin A than mayonnaise - mayonnaise has 16ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and whole milk has 46ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Whole milk has 629% more Vitamin D than mayonnaise - mayonnaise has 7iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and whole milk has 51iu of Vitamin D.
Vitamin E
Mayonnaise has 45 times more Vitamin E than whole milk - mayonnaise has 3.3mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and whole milk has 0.07mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Mayonnaise is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has 542 times more Vitamin K than whole milk - mayonnaise has 163ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and whole milk has 0.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Whole milk has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12. Both mayonnaise and whole milk contain significant amounts of folate.
| Mayonnaise | Whole Milk | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.01 MG | 0.046 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.019 MG | 0.169 MG |
| Niacin | ~ | 0.089 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.172 MG | 0.373 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.008 MG | 0.036 MG |
| Folate | 5 UG | 5 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.12 UG | 0.45 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Whole milk is an excellent source of calcium and it has 13 times more calcium than mayonnaise - mayonnaise has 8mg of calcium per 100 grams and whole milk has 113mg of calcium.
iron
Mayonnaise and whole milk contain similar amounts of iron - mayonnaise has 0.21mg of iron per 100 grams and whole milk has 0.03mg of iron.
potassium
Whole milk has 560% more potassium than mayonnaise - mayonnaise has 20mg of potassium per 100 grams and whole milk has 132mg 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, both mayonnaise and whole milk contain small amounts of beta-carotene.
| Mayonnaise | Whole Milk | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 6 UG | 7 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 12 UG | ~ |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, mayonnaise has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than whole milk per 100 grams.
| Mayonnaise | Whole Milk | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 5.456 G | 0.075 G |
| DHA | 0.005 G | ~ |
| Total | 5.461 G | 0.075 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, mayonnaise has more linoleic acid than whole milk per 100 grams.
| Mayonnaise | Whole Milk | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.125 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 39.146 G | 0.12 G |
| Total | 39.271 G | 0.12 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 Whole Milk .
Note: The specific food items compared are: Mayonnaise (Salad dressing, mayonnaise, regular) and Whole Milk (Milk, whole, 3.25% milkfat, with added vitamin D) .
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FAQ
Does mayonnaise or whole milk contain more calories in 100 grams?Mayonnaise is high in calories and whole milk has 90% less calories than mayonnaise - mayonnaise has 680 calories in 100g and whole milk has 61 calories.
Does mayonnaise or whole milk have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both mayonnaise and whole milk are low in carbohydrates - mayonnaise has 0.57g of carbs for 100g and whole milk has 4.8g of carbohydrates. the carbs in mayonnaise and whole milk are both made of 100% sugar.
Does mayonnaise or whole milk contain more calcium?
Whole milk is a rich source of calcium and it has 13 times more calcium than mayonnaise - mayonnaise has 8mg of calcium in 100 grams and whole milk has 113mg of calcium.