Mayonnaise

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  • peaceout_aly
    peaceout_aly Posts: 2,018 Member
    ghudson92 wrote: »
    Does anyone have any suggestions for mayonnaise alternatives? I knew it was high in calories but not *that* high! Yes, I do know I could plan ahead to have it etc etc all that good stuff, but some alternative ideas would be most welcome! Also, I am not a fan of the Hellmanns lighter mayo.

    Walden Farms has a 0 cal mayo replacement.
  • deputy_randolph
    deputy_randolph Posts: 940 Member
    Did anyone mention tzatziki? I hate mayo, but like tzatziki on a sandwich. A little goes along way.
  • Francl27
    Francl27 Posts: 26,371 Member
    Depends on what you typically use it for. I use light mayonnaise and it's good enough, honestly, but I typically only use mayo in chicken/egg salad or with French fries anyway.

    For coleslaw, I do Greek yogurt.
  • ghudson92
    ghudson92 Posts: 2,061 Member
    deputy_randolph wrote: »
    Did anyone mention tzatziki? I hate mayo, but like tzatziki on a sandwich. A little goes along way.

    I LOVE zatziki! Would be perfect with tuna :)
  • deputy_randolph
    deputy_randolph Posts: 940 Member
    edited May 2018
    ghudson92 wrote: »
    deputy_randolph wrote: »
    Did anyone mention tzatziki? I hate mayo, but like tzatziki on a sandwich. A little goes along way.

    I LOVE zatziki! Would be perfect with tuna :)

    I use it in my tuna salad; I use half a serving of Wegmans brand (if you have a Wegmans near by) per 1 full can of tuna. That adds something like 30 calories. I do add extra dill and pickles...but that's maybe 10 calories.
  • ritzvin
    ritzvin Posts: 2,860 Member
    ghudson92 wrote: »
    Does anyone have any suggestions for mayonnaise alternatives? I knew it was high in calories but not *that* high! Yes, I do know I could plan ahead to have it etc etc all that good stuff, but some alternative ideas would be most welcome! Also, I am not a fan of the Hellmanns lighter mayo.

    There are a few versions/brands of lighter mayo that taste differently, so you can try those.
    Or adding some mustard to the light mayo to hide the taste difference (if mustard will go with whatever you are using the mayo on).
  • geneticsteacher
    geneticsteacher Posts: 623 Member
    People either love it or hate it - Miracle Whip, 50 cal/tbl.
  • callsitlikeiseeit
    callsitlikeiseeit Posts: 8,626 Member
    crazyravr wrote: »
    callsitlikeiseeit wrote: »
    if i want mayo i have mayo.

    in some things, greek yogurt is a suitable replacement.

    Its not. Greek yogurt is sour, so its a good sour cream replacement.

    in the chicken salad i make, greek yogurt is a great substitute for mayo.

    i did say SOME things. not EVERYthing.

    i have zero desire to put it on a sandwich. lolol
  • callsitlikeiseeit
    callsitlikeiseeit Posts: 8,626 Member
    geneticsteacher wrote: »
    People either love it or hate it - Miracle Whip, 50 cal/tbl.

    ewwwwwww lololol
  • ktekc
    ktekc Posts: 879 Member
    quiksylver296 wrote: »
    missysippy930 wrote: »
    I really love Dijon mustard.
    Also the Laughing Cow spreadable cheeses.

    Oh, yeah. I do those, too. They're good, especially the pepper jack. 35 calories of awesomeness.

    ive been using these on egg white breakfast sandwiches
  • vallary14
    vallary14 Posts: 215 Member
    ghudson92 wrote: »
    Does anyone have any suggestions for mayonnaise alternatives? I knew it was high in calories but not *that* high! Yes, I do know I could plan ahead to have it etc etc all that good stuff, but some alternative ideas would be most welcome! Also, I am not a fan of the Hellmanns lighter mayo.

    I LOVE veganaise! Not willing to give it up, just watch my portions and it’s good fat anyways.
  • ghudson92
    ghudson92 Posts: 2,061 Member
    Thanks everyone :) you have certainly given me lots of things to try
  • Sharon_C
    Sharon_C Posts: 2,132 Member
    Mayo is the one thing I make room for in my calories and macros. YUM!
  • melissa6771
    melissa6771 Posts: 894 Member
    edited May 2018
    Try mixing two parts of the reg mayo with one part light mayo (70/T) and keep it in a container in the fridge. Once you get used to that do half and half (60/T), then 2 parts light one regular (43/T) Or start off with half and half mixture and see if you like it. Eventually you won't mind the taste of the Hellmann light or just continue to use One of those mixes. It's just an adjustment on your taste buds. For sandwich spread try this mustard mayo mix from barefoot contessa, it's really good. You can use a mix of regular and light for this as well.

    3/4 cup good mayonnaise
    1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
    1 tablespoon whole-grain mustard
    2 tablespoons sour cream
    1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
  • sgt1372
    sgt1372 Posts: 3,997 Member
    I cut out eating mayo entirely for awhile but there are some things that just don't taste "right" without it and, as long as I have the cals to spare, I don't worry about it.
  • nooshi713
    nooshi713 Posts: 4,877 Member
    edited May 2018
    What are you using it for? For tuna salad you could do half mayo and half greek yogurt instead. For a sandwich, guacamole or mustard is good instead.
  • ghudson92
    ghudson92 Posts: 2,061 Member
    nooshi713 wrote: »
    What are you using it for? For tuna salad you could do half mayo and half greek yogurt instead. For a sandwich, guacamole or mustard is good instead.

    I only really use it for tuna
  • rachelsentinel
    rachelsentinel Posts: 14 Member
    It depends. I don’t use a lot of mayo so I only use the full-fat kind (and I’m a Duke’s fan). Sandwiches I do like mustard or hummus or laughing cow (and I’d forgotten about those, so thanks! Now I want a breakfast sandwich). Now, once tomatoes are in, tomato sandwiches (on homemade sourdough) REQUIRE good mayo.
  • duskyjewel
    duskyjewel Posts: 286 Member
    I've learned to do without it on most sandwiches, but when I eat sweet potato fries I have a nice dollop on my plate to dip them into. I just track it and move on with my life.

    Miracle Whip is a disgusting alien product that should not exist. Barf.
  • dobyblue
    dobyblue Posts: 25 Member
    malibu927 wrote: »
    Olive oil-based mayonnaise is a bit lower in calories

    Don’t you have to make it yourself though? All the “Olive Oil” Mayo I see in the store are still primarily canola or soybean high in omega 6 oils as the first ingredient.

  • ritzvin
    ritzvin Posts: 2,860 Member
    dobyblue wrote: »
    malibu927 wrote: »
    Olive oil-based mayonnaise is a bit lower in calories

    Don’t you have to make it yourself though? All the “Olive Oil” Mayo I see in the store are still primarily canola or soybean high in omega 6 oils as the first ingredient.

    No. They are, but the important part is that they are lower in calories by quite a bit compared to the original.
  • malibu927
    malibu927 Posts: 17,562 Member
    duskyjewel wrote: »
    I've learned to do without it on most sandwiches, but when I eat sweet potato fries I have a nice dollop on my plate to dip them into. I just track it and move on with my life.

    Miracle Whip is a disgusting alien product that should not exist. Barf.

    The only thing I will use Miracle Whip for is BLTs. Otherwise, I ignore the jar in the fridge.

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