Why does this mayonnaise have a Nutri‑Score of E and which nutrients drive that rating?

The E rating is caused by its extremely high total fat (80 g) and saturated fat (6 g) per 100 g, combined with a moderate salt level (1.3 g); these factors generate a high negative point total in the Nutri‑Score algorithm, outweighing the low sugar content.

How does the high fat and saturated‑fat content affect a heart‑healthy or weight‑management diet?

Such high levels of fat and saturated fat increase daily calorie intake and can raise LDL cholesterol, making the product unsuitable for diets that aim to limit cardiovascular risk or calorie consumption, though its low sugar may be less of a concern for diabetes management.

Is the egg yolk in this mayonnaise a concern for people with egg allergy or for vegans?

Yes, the product lists pasteurised free‑range egg yolk (6.9 % of the formulation) as an ingredient, so it triggers egg allergy warnings and is not suitable for vegan or egg‑free diets.

BÉNÉDICTA • 255 g

Mayonnaise

Fat And Sauces

Product Insights

Benedicta Mayonnaise is a condiment classified in the "Fat and sauces" family of the PNNS groups. It carries a Nutri‑Score of E and belongs to NOVA group 3, indicating it is highly processed with very high fat (80 g per 100 g) and saturated fat (6 g) and moderate salt (1.3 g) but very low sugar and carbohydrate levels. The product contains egg yolk and mustard, which are allergens, is not vegan, and is labeled as free from added preservatives.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal731 kcal

Fat80.1 g

Saturated Fat6 g

Carbohydrates0.8 g

Sugars0.1 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average condiment, this mayonnaise provides roughly seven times more fat (80 g vs 12 g) and almost three times more saturated fat (6 g vs 2.14 g), while delivering far less sugar (0.1 g vs 10.95 g) and lower salt (1.3 g vs 5.02 g) per 100 g.

Ingredients

Huile de colza 77%, moutarde de Dijon 8,2% (eau, graines de moutarde, vinaigre d'alcool, sel), jaunes d'œufs de poules élevées en plein air pasteurisés 6,9%, vinaigres (vinaigre d'alcool, vinaigre de vin blanc), sel 0,9%, jus de citron à base de concentré, epices 0,3% (poivre blanc, curcuma, paprika),

84%

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