Goodbye MAYO!!!

smittenmikish
smittenmikish Posts: 56
edited October 6 in Food and Nutrition
Holy Moly!!!!

Just was calculating a sandwich on Jimmy John's website. Mayo kills it!!

Easily adds 200 calories to your sandwich.

I guess mayo is on the "no-go" list from now on! :grumble:
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  • ashjen1217
    ashjen1217 Posts: 33 Member
    I'm thinking the same too, but I love mayo :love: . I wonder what people use as a substitute when trying to lessen their caloric intake? Anyone... Sandwiches are just dull without it.
  • iamstaceywood
    iamstaceywood Posts: 383 Member
    Fat free mayo. I have no idea what it is made out of but, it is much lower calorie. And it tastes pretty good!
  • Halothane
    Halothane Posts: 69 Member
    When I do use mayo I use the Kraft Mayo that is made from Olive Oil. It tastes great and I believe it's 45cals per serving. I also use maybe 1/2 of a serving. Just barely enough to get a taste of the mayo with the sandwich.
  • Dave198lbs
    Dave198lbs Posts: 8,810 Member
    Fat free mayo. I have no idea what it is made out of but, it is much lower calorie. And it tastes pretty good!

    lol no idea whats in it? you go girl! duh....thats kind of silly isnt it?
  • petergarcia82
    petergarcia82 Posts: 122 Member
    I switched to mustard. I know it's not a substitute but can't beat no calories and little sodium.
  • emmyvera
    emmyvera Posts: 599 Member
    I like Mayo too!! :happy:

    SO, what I do for a lunch sandwich is I get a mustard packet (use all of it) and a mayo packet (I only use 1/2 of the packet).
    Since it's with a light sandwich and my extras are a fruit and or veggies, I don't feel guilty about having some.
    Also, half of a packet for me goes a long way and is a treat. I don't do well depriving myself of things I enjoy. I just use them in moderation. :bigsmile:
  • dad106
    dad106 Posts: 4,868 Member
    I love mayo.. Only thing that makes a turkey sandwich good!

    Plans of action:
    Tell them no mayo or mayo on the side, and put your own on.
    Red Wine Vinegar, Oil and Spices.. Make a good mayo substitute I've found!
  • jnhu72
    jnhu72 Posts: 558 Member
    I love Miracle Whip light instead of mayo. It's 20 cal. for 1 T so it's not to bad but adds great flavor. I also use mustard, honey mustard and low sugar bbq sauce.
  • mrsdizzyd84
    mrsdizzyd84 Posts: 422 Member
    I like Hellman's/Best Foods light mayo. It's 35 cals per tbsp and has an easy to read ingredients list. They also make one that uses olive oil. I believe it is 45 cals per tbsp and also has a simple ingredients list.

    I love mayo... I'll NEVER give it up. LOL
  • sandy2006
    sandy2006 Posts: 483 Member
    I hate low fat or lite mayo So I ditched it all together and use one wedge of laughing cow cheese galic and herb flavor is awesone on a sandwich or burger!
  • ashjen1217
    ashjen1217 Posts: 33 Member
    dzrogers: I like your thinking. Perhaps I will keep using it, but be mindful of how much I put on a sandwich.
  • lep_623
    lep_623 Posts: 193 Member
    I love kraft mayo with olive oil, it is lower calories and tastes really good!!!
    1 tablespoon is only 45 calories and only 95 sodium :D try to limit how much you use too and that can help, also some good mustard, like dijon could help too :)
  • blink1021
    blink1021 Posts: 1,115 Member
    Boars head horseradish it is only 15cal per tsp and only 15mg of sodium.
  • UsedToBeHusky
    UsedToBeHusky Posts: 15,228 Member
    I love mayo! But I also love spicy brown mustard. Not too much of a loss if I have mustard.
  • ashjen1217
    ashjen1217 Posts: 33 Member
    I will have to check my grocery store to see about getting Laughing Cow garlic and herb as well. That sounds delicious!
  • thinnerisstronger
    thinnerisstronger Posts: 124 Member
    I use light mayo. And not very much of it
  • MaggieMay131
    MaggieMay131 Posts: 211 Member
    At Jimmy John's I opt for the avocado spread. Much healthier option!!

    If you truly want more of a calorie reduction, choose mustard.

    You can also make a healthier version of your own mayo using something like avocado oil instead of canola oil.
  • KaleidoscopeEyes1056
    KaleidoscopeEyes1056 Posts: 2,996 Member
    light mayo or fat free mayo. Yum
  • BigDaddyBRC
    BigDaddyBRC Posts: 2,395 Member
    Ditch the Mayo and go with Mustard. Little to NO impact :)
  • MissFit0101
    MissFit0101 Posts: 2,382
    I have never liked mayo, luckily... that stuff is gross lol
  • AmberLee2012
    AmberLee2012 Posts: 540
    Jimmy John's does have light mayo in packets, you just have to ask. One mayo packet appears to be 30 calories when I enter it on here. I usually only use one :)
  • jnhu72
    jnhu72 Posts: 558 Member
    I hate low fat or lite mayo So I ditched it all together and use one wedge of laughing cow cheese galic and herb flavor is awesone on a sandwich or burger!

    Also a tasty option!
  • lorihalsted
    lorihalsted Posts: 326 Member
    Miracle Whip light is a great substitute!
  • mallorybriann
    mallorybriann Posts: 1,380 Member
    I use Hellmans Fat Free Mayo
    One tablespoon is just 15 cals.
    But I prefer mustard.
  • Onesnap
    Onesnap Posts: 2,819 Member
    It's all about moderation. Log the mayo and move on. And don't cut it out for good. What is tuna without it?
  • DKev
    DKev Posts: 266 Member
    I started using laughing cow wedges (various flavors) in place of mayo on my sandwiches(normally eat turkey) It replaces the mayo and is the cheese at the same time...all at only 35 calories a wedge! Try it!
  • m0_0m
    m0_0m Posts: 265 Member
    Sorry to digress...
    But eating at Jimmy John's I would be far less worried about my mayo but to what my money was actually supporting...
    Like exotic game hunts?!

    http://www.smilepolitely.com/splog/jimmy_john_is_a_big_man._with_the_photos_to_prove_it/
  • ItsLessOfMe
    ItsLessOfMe Posts: 374 Member
    I dont like mayo but I've heard avocado gives a similar effect. Lots of oils but good ones.
  • JLove2Zumba
    JLove2Zumba Posts: 54
    I also just switched from Hellmans to Kraft light mayo with Olive oil.. I would rather have 2 tablespoons of that for a total 90 calories and have a yummy sandwhich that 180 calories worth of Hellmans.. and its really good.. I got the kraft cracked pepper with olive oil.. I could have gotten away with only 1 tablespoon too.. Next time I will try just one.. Hope this helps..
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