{"id":4607,"date":"2022-04-16T14:59:57","date_gmt":"2022-04-16T14:59:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/foodcompared.com\/?p=1383"},"modified":"2023-03-31T03:29:50","modified_gmt":"2023-03-31T03:29:50","slug":"mayo-vs-ketchup","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/weighschool.com\/mayo-vs-ketchup\/","title":{"rendered":"Mayo Vs. Ketchup (What&#8217;s the difference?)"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>img#mv-trellis-img-1::before{padding-top:55.555555555556%; }img#mv-trellis-img-1{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-2::before{padding-top:55.555555555556%; }img#mv-trellis-img-2{display:block;}<\/style>\n<p>Mayo and ketchup are two very different condiments, but they&rsquo;re both top of the list as the most popular sauces in various countries worldwide. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sauces as a topping or dip can add extra calories, fat, and sugar to our diets, so if you&rsquo;re trying to cut down but can&rsquo;t live without a condiment, you might be wondering which is best for your diet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>When it comes to ketchup and mayo, ketchup is lower in calories and is fat-free, whereas mayo is higher in calories and fat, but it doesn&rsquo;t contain any carbs or sugar, making it a good option if you&rsquo;re on a low carb or keto diet.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Read on to see my complete comparison between the two, including ingredients, nutrition, uses, and flavor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"is-layout-flow wp-block-group has-background\" style=\"background-color:#f6f6f6\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<h2>Also in This Article<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In a hurry, or looking for something specific? Use the links below to jump to the relevant section:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"#ingredients\">Ingredients Comparison<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"#nutrition\">Mayo Vs. Ketchup Nutritional Comparison<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#uses\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Mayo Vs. Ketchup Uses Comparison<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"#flavor\">Flavor\/Texture Comparison<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#summary\"><strong>Summary<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"ingredients\">Ingredients Comparision<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For this comparison, I&rsquo;ve used top brand mayonnaise; Best Foods (Hellman&rsquo;s in the UK), Real Mayonnaise, and Heinz Tomato Ketchup.  Please note that ingredients will vary slightly between brands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As you can see from the ingredients table below and as you might expect, there&rsquo;s a big difference between the two sauces. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mayonnaise is made from oil, water, eggs, and vinegar which combined give it a creamy texture. In contrast, ketchup is predominately made from tomatoes, vinegar, and sugar, which give it a sweet yet tangy flavor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Mayonnaise Ingredients (Best Foods)<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Typical Ketchup Ingredients (Heinz)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Soybean Oil, Water, Whole Eggs, Distilled Vinegar, Egg Yolks, Salt, Sugar, Lemon Juice Concentrate, Calcium Disodium EDTA (used to protect quality), Natural Flavors<\/td><td>Tomato Concentrate from red ripe tomatoes, distilled vinegar, high fructose corn syrup, corn syrup, salt, spice, onion powder, natural flavoring.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"900\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/weighschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Mayo-vs-ketchup-1.jpg\" alt=\"bowl of mayo on the left and ketchup on the right to show the difference\" class=\"wp-image-4548\" srcset=\"https:\/\/weighschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Mayo-vs-ketchup-1.jpg 900w, https:\/\/weighschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Mayo-vs-ketchup-1-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/weighschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Mayo-vs-ketchup-1-768x427.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"eager\" width=\"900\" height=\"500\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20900%20500'%3E%3Crect%20width='900'%20height='500'%20style='fill:%23e3e3e3'\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"bowl of mayo on the left and ketchup on the right to show the difference\" class=\"wp-image-4548 eager-load\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/weighschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Mayo-vs-ketchup-1.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-1\" data-src=\"https:\/\/weighschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Mayo-vs-ketchup-1.jpg.webp\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/weighschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Mayo-vs-ketchup-1.jpg.webp 900w, https:\/\/weighschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Mayo-vs-ketchup-1-300x167.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/weighschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Mayo-vs-ketchup-1-768x427.jpg.webp 768w\" data-svg=\"1\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 id=\"nutrition\">Mayo Vs. Ketchup Nutritional Comparison<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Moving onto the nutritional comparison, which again uses data for Best Foods Real Mayonnaise and Heinz Tomato Ketchup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"calories\">Calorie Comparison<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As you can see from the table below, there&rsquo;s a big difference between the calorie content of full-fat mayonnaise and ketchup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Weight-for-weight mayonnaise contains around six times the calories of tomato ketchup because its main ingredient is fat. In contrast, ketchup is tomato-based which is much lower in calories.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If calorie counting is a consideration for your diet, then ketchup is the better option than full-fat mayo, although you can get lighter mayo versions that are much lower in calories. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-regular\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Sauce Type<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Calories Per 100g<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Calories Per Serving<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Mayonnaise (Real Foods)<\/td><td>714kcal<\/td><td>100kcal (per 14g serving)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Tomato Ketchup (Heinz)<\/td><td>118kcal<\/td><td>20kcal (per 17g serving) <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3>Nutritional Comparison<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Mayonnaise and ketchup are nutritionally different in that full-fat mayo has no carbs or sugar but is very high in fat, whereas ketchup is much higher in carbs and sugar but has no fat at all.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Both mayo and ketchup contain added salt, and a serving of ketchup contains 7% of the recommended daily value, whereas mayo contains 4%, making it the lower sodium option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-regular\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Nutrition Type<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Mayonnaise (Per 100g)<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Tomato Ketchup (Per 100g)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Carbohydrates<\/td><td>0g<\/td><td>29.4g<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>of Which are Sugars<\/td><td>&ndash;<\/td><td>23.5g<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Dietary Fiber<\/td><td>&ndash;<\/td><td>0g<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Total Fat<\/td><td>78.6g<\/td><td>0g<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Saturated Fat<\/td><td>10.7g<\/td><td>&ndash;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Monounsaturated Fat<\/td><td>17.9g<\/td><td>&ndash;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Polyunsaturated Fat<\/td><td>42.9g<\/td><td>&ndash;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Trans Fat<\/td><td>0g<\/td><td>&ndash;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Cholesterol<\/td><td>36mg<\/td><td>&ndash;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Protein<\/td><td>0g<\/td><td>0g<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Sodium\/Salt<\/td><td>714mg<\/td><td>941mg<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"price\">Which is Healthier Mayonnaise or Ketchup?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For people on a low-fat diet, tomato ketchup is the better choice, but mayo is the better option for those who are avoiding sugar and carbs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many people on low-carb\/higher-fat diets choose mayonnaise as a sauce because it helps to up fat intake without the sugar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Although mayo is relatively high in saturated fat, it also contains monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fat, which are considered good fats and high in omega-3.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ketchup has a high tomato content and contains some naturally occurring vitamin C and Vitamin A.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>So, which is the healthier option comes down to your dietary requirements, ketchup is a lower calorie and lower fat option, but some choose mayo because it&rsquo;s lower in carbs and sugar, although it&rsquo;s high in calories and fat.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/weighschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/fries-with-mayo-ketchup-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1619\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/weighschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/fries-with-mayo-ketchup-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1619 lazyload\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/weighschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/fries-with-mayo-ketchup.jpg\" width=\"900\" height=\"500\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-2\" loading=\"lazy\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 id=\"uses\">Mayo Vs. Ketchup Uses Comparison<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Although mayonnaise and ketchup are very different sauces in flavor and texture, they&rsquo;re actually used in similar ways, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>As a dip or topping to various dishes such as fries.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>On burgers &ndash; some people choose to use both sauces on the same burger.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In sandwiches.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To make sauces such as shrimp cocktail.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>As a pizza dip.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Ketchup doesn&rsquo;t work as well with salad and vegetable dishes as mayonnaise, whereas people are more likely to choose ketchup for a bacon sandwich or a plate of sausages than they would mayo. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mayonaise is also good for mixing with other ingredients such as tuna or egg for a sandwich or salad side dish. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"flavor\">Flavor and Texture Comparison<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Mayonnaise has a creamy texture and flavor with a tangy back note from the vinegar and lemon, which are added to the ingredients.  The taste of mayonnaise is relatively mild and can be used for many dishes to add a creaminess without being overpowering.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In contrast, tomato ketchup has a rich tomato flavor; it&rsquo;s sweet and tangy due to the added vinegar. Ketchup often has added spices to give it extra depth and a savory note that cuts through the sweetness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Because both sauces are so different, it&rsquo;s tough to decide if one is better than the other, so we&rsquo;re holding a poll to find out the public favorite.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Please vote in the poll below to tell us which you like best, mayo or ketchup, and once you vote, the favorite so far will be revealed.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"bootstrap-yop yop-poll-mc\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"basic-yop-poll-container\" style=\"background-color:#ffffff; border:1px; border-style:solid; border-color:#327bd6; border-radius:0px; padding:10px 10px;\" data-id=\"60\" data-temp=\"basic\" data-skin=\"minimal\" data-cscheme=\"black\" data-cap=\"0\" data-access=\"guest\" data-tid=\"\" data-uid=\"79336e69554739f04ba62df6aab64226\" data-pid=\"4607\" data-resdet=\"percentages\" data-show-results-to=\"guest\" data-show-results-moment=\"after-vote\" data-show-results-only=\"false\" data-show-message=\"true\" data-show-results-as=\"bar\" data-sort-results-by=\"as-defined\" data-sort-results-rule=\"asc\" data-is-ended=\"0\" data-gdpr=\"no\" data-gdpr-sol=\"consent\" data-css=\".basic-yop-poll-container[data-uid] .basic-vote { text-align: center; }\" data-counter=\"0\" data-load-with=\"1\" data-notification-section=\"top\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-md-12\"><div class=\"basic-inner\"><div class=\"basic-message hide\" style=\"border-left: 10px solid #008000; padding: 0px 10px;\" data-error=\"#ff0000\" data-success=\"#008000\"><p class=\"basic-message-text\" style=\"color:#000000; font-size:14px; font-weight:normal;\"><\/p><\/div><div class=\"basic-overlay hide\"><div class=\"basic-vote-options\"><\/div><div class=\"basic-preloader\"><div class=\"basic-windows8\"><div class=\"basic-wBall basic-wBall_1\"><div class=\"basic-wInnerBall\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"basic-wBall basic-wBall_2\"><div class=\"basic-wInnerBall\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"basic-wBall basic-wBall_3\"><div class=\"basic-wInnerBall\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"basic-wBall basic-wBall_4\"><div class=\"basic-wInnerBall\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"basic-wBall basic-wBall_5\"><div class=\"basic-wInnerBall\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><form class=\"basic-form\"><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_token\" value=\"52df528074\" autocomplete=\"off\"><div class=\"basic-elements\"><div class=\"basic-element basic-question basic-question-text-vertical\" data-id=\"60\" data-uid=\"77618e6d7a1596f9f188f1ceccbdf91a\" data-type=\"question\" data-question-type=\"text\" data-allow-multiple=\"no\" data-min=\"1\" data-max=\"1\" data-display=\"vertical\" data-colnum=\"\" data-display-others=\"no\" data-others-color=\"\" data-others=\"\"><div class=\"basic-question-title\"><h5 style=\"color:#000000; font-size:14px; font-weight:normal; text-align:center;\">Which do you prefer?<\/h5><\/div><ul class=\"basic-answers\"><li class=\"basic-answer\" style=\"padding:0px 0px;\" data-id=\"128\" data-type=\"text\" data-vn=\"10\" data-color=\"#000000\" data-make-link=\"no\" data-link=\"\"><div class=\"basic-answer-content basic-text-vertical\"><label for=\"answer[128]\" class=\"basic-answer-label\"><input type=\"radio\" id=\"answer[128]\" name=\"answer[60]\" value=\"128\" autocomplete=\"off\"><span class=\"basic-text\" style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14px; font-weight: normal;\">Mayo<\/span><\/label><\/div><\/li><li class=\"basic-answer\" style=\"padding:0px 0px;\" data-id=\"129\" data-type=\"text\" data-vn=\"10\" data-color=\"#000000\" data-make-link=\"no\" data-link=\"\"><div class=\"basic-answer-content basic-text-vertical\"><label for=\"answer[129]\" class=\"basic-answer-label\"><input type=\"radio\" id=\"answer[129]\" name=\"answer[60]\" value=\"129\" autocomplete=\"off\"><span class=\"basic-text\" style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14px; font-weight: normal;\">Ketchup<\/span><\/label><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"basic-vote\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"button basic-vote-button\" role=\"button\" style=\"background:#ffffff; border:1px; border-style: solid; border-color:#000000; border-radius:0px; padding:5px 10px; color:#000000; font-size:14px; font-weight:normal;\">Vote<\/a><\/div><\/form><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"is-layout-flow wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<h2>More Mayo Vs. Ketchup FAQ&rsquo;s<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1646299387723\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Which has more sugar, ketchup, or mayo?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Tomato ketchup has more sugar than mayo and many brands of full-fat mayo don&rsquo;t have any sugar at all. Although ketchup is relatively high in sugar, low-sugar options are available in most large grocery stores.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1650020562801\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Which is better for Keto, mayo, or ketchup?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Full-fat mayo is a better option than ketchup if you&rsquo;re on a keto or low-carb diet. Topato ketchup is generally high in carbs and sugar, whereas mayo is higher in fat but has no carbs or sugar.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"is-layout-flow wp-block-group has-background\" style=\"background-color:#f6f6f6\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<h2>Related Articles<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I hope this article has helped you to find the information you were looking for; you might also find the following articles helpful too:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/weighschool.com\/hummus-vs-peanut-butter\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">Hummus Vs. Peanut Butter (Which is Best?)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/weighschool.com\/ranch-vs-mayo\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">Ranch Vs. Mayo (What&rsquo;s the Difference?)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/weighschool.com\/cheerios-vs-grape-nuts-lv01\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">Cheerios vs Grape Nuts (Which One Should You Get)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/weighschool.com\/canned-salmon-vs-fresh-salmon-which-one-is-better-lv01\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">Canned Salmon vs Fresh Salmon (Which One Is Better)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/weighschool.com\/mozzarella-cheese-vs-cheddar-cheese-complete-comparison-lv01\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">Mozzarella Cheese vs Cheddar Cheese (Complete Comparison)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"is-layout-flow wp-block-group has-base-3-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<h2>References Used for this Article<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To ensure the nutritional information used in this article is accurate, I have used data from the manufacturer and USDA data; the links below contain the source information:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/fdc.nal.usda.gov\/fdc-app.html#\/food-details\/1893069\/nutrients\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer external\" data-wpel-link=\"advanced\" title=\"\" class=\"wpel-icon-right\">USDA FoodData Central Real Foods Mayonnaise Nutritional Information<i class=\"wpel-icon dashicons-before dashicons-lightbulb\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/fdc.nal.usda.gov\/fdc-app.html#\/food-details\/2087616\/nutrients\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer external\" data-wpel-link=\"advanced\" title=\"\" class=\"wpel-icon-right\">USDA FoodData Central Heinz Tomato Ketchup Nutritional Information<i class=\"wpel-icon dashicons-before dashicons-lightbulb\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Mayo and ketchup are two very different condiments, but they&rsquo;re both top of the list as the most popular sauces in various countries worldwide. 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