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    Posts: 102 Member
    edited February 22 in Food and Nutrition
    I tend to eat a lot of Mayonnaise on things and it is really adding up and taking away my calories. I was wondering if anyone had any good substitutions that they use? I mostly use mayo in egg salad, on sandwiches and in tuna.

    A few that I know of are hummus, olive oil, yogurt, avocados and mustard. If anyone has any other suggestions please let me know!!!

    Thanks :)

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    • Posts: 26,368 Member
      How about light mayo? It's a bit different but it works fine on sandwiches for me. For salads I just use Greek yogurt and mustard.
    • Posts: 1,936 Member
      Light mayo is an abomination ;)

      If I'm doing a sandwich, I try to be happy with a half serving of mayo, which is only 7 grams or so so that's rough.

      For tuna salad, mayo-based salad dressings, etc - half mayo, half Greek yogurt works really well. This is especially true if you're adding a bunch of other flavor to it, like a bit of a spicy mustard or sriracha in the tuna. I make several amazing salad dressings and I've literally shaved the calories in half by subbing out half the mayo for yogurt, and I cannot even tell the difference.

      You really won't save many calories subbing in avocado, but you may up the awesome-factor.

      I seriously love mayo, though. It is the best condiment of all the condiment.
    • Posts: 6,129 Member
      Miracle Whip.

      sometimes the extra calories are worth it. :wink:

      /thread
    • Posts: 120 Member
      I'm so glad I hate mayo. Try Dijon mustard, it tastes better and has virtually zero calories.
    • Posts: 675 Member
      Hellman's/Best Foods Olive Oil mayo has fewer calories that others for reason, without being considered "light." It's what I use, and I didn't realize this until I was at my mom's house this weekend and her mayo had 50% more calories than mine. (90 vs 60 per Tbsp)
    • Posts: 4,064 Member
      I sure hope no one suggests mashed up cooked cauliflower :sick:

      I use light / half fat mayo...the fat-free stuff is gross. Hummus is nice on sandwiches as well.
    • Posts: 10,740 Member
      I really like mayo, although my favorite is Best Choice Light Olive Oil Mayo (also super cheap since it's generic). I guess a lot of people hate light mayo, though?

      I'd say just try to cut back the amount you use and see how that works.
    • Posts: 102 Member
      I might have to try light mayo. I'm not a fan of regular mustard but maybe a spicy mustard would be better.
      I don't use dressings on my salads so I don't have any extra calories from that :)

      Thank you all for your responses. I really appreciate it!
    • Posts: 271 Member
      I have tzatziki on a lot of things. You could try that -- not that it would go great in Tuna.
    • Posts: 133 Member
      Plain Greek yogurt seasoned with salad dressing packets, maybe?
    • Posts: 102
      seasoned greek yoghurt and mustards are great (i.e horserdish mustard or blue cheese yoghurt)
    • Posts: 1,585 Member
      Greek yogurt! I hate mayonnaise.
    • Posts: 89 Member
      I have tzatziki on a lot of things. You could try that -- not that it would go great in Tuna.

      Actually, I tried it with tuna, and actually preferred it over mayo. :)
    • Posts: 980 Member
      Miracle Whip

      ETA: If you dont like the taste of Mayo....Miracle Whip might be for you.

      If you are trying to cut calories. Dont bother, unless you have extra cauliflower laying around that you want to experiment with.

      Any modifications made to real mayonnaise are similar to reduced fat oreos or chips ahoy cookies. You save 20 calories and it makes it taste like azz
    • Posts: 3,987 Member
      Smaller amounts of mayonnaise
    • Posts: 3,321 Member
      Salsa or mustard or Frank's Red Hot Sauce, are all great.
    • Posts: 48 Member
      Everyone here has some good suggestions. You could also make your own mayo at home. SUPER EASY and I love the taste. I use the following recipe with avocado oil :)

      http://nomnompaleo.com/post/3440774534/paleo-mayonnaise
    • Posts: 6,998 Member
      I use Miracle Whip Light for things like egg salad and tuna salad. Of course, I already liked Miracle Whip for those things.
    • Posts: 450 Member
      I like horseradish sauce.
    • Posts: 4,664 Member
      I like to use seasoned plain Greek yogurt... and if it's too thick, mix in a little sour cream.
    • Posts: 6,129 Member
      I use Miracle Whip Light for things like egg salad and tuna salad. Of course, I already liked Miracle Whip for those things.

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    • Posts: 967 Member
      I tend to eat a lot of Mayonnaise on things and it is really adding up and taking away my calories. I was wondering if anyone had any good substitutions that they use? I mostly use mayo in egg salad, on sandwiches and in tuna.

      A few that I know of are hummus, olive oil, yogurt, avocados and mustard. If anyone has any other suggestions please let me know!!!

      Thanks :)

      I make my own mayo using olive oil, eggs, lemon juice, mustard, salt & pepper. It's probably not lower in cals, but tastes amazing and doesn't have any preservatives (not that those MUST be avoided) and is a good source of quality fat.

      ETA: left out mustard in the ingredient list.
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    • Posts: 450
      I don't substitute foods that I like just on principle, but I just so happen to HATE mayo, so for sandwiches and stuff I use hummus or smashed avocado, or laughing cow cheese wedges. In chicken salad I use plain greek yogurt.
    • Posts: 1,216 Member
      if it's a sandwich I'll use avocado/guacamole otherwise I just use mayo and suck it up. I personally hate miracle whip.
    • Posts: 610 Member
      I use whipped egg whites with lots of garlic...spreads nice on sandwiches and makes a great dip as well!
    • Posts: 2 Member
      seasoned greek yoghurt and mustards are great (i.e horserdish mustard or blue cheese yoghurt)

      Tell me more of this Blue Cheese Yogurt you speak of. . .
    • Posts: 339 Member
      I LOVE mayo!! The light versions just didn't taste right to me, but I am loving the Hellman's/Best Foods Canola mayo. Only 40 cal/tbsp. I don't feel like I'm compromising the taste I love.
    • Posts: 1,249 Member
      Hellmans Dijonaise can be hard to find but SO worth it. One time it was scarce locally and I bought a whole case online!
    • Posts: 2,850 Member
      Miracle Whip.

      sometimes the extra calories are worth it. :wink:

      /thread

      That would make sense if Miracle Whip were any good. ;)
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