Butter, Unsalted vs. Mayonnaise
Nutrition comparison of Butter, Unsalted and Mayonnaise
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
butter, unsalted
versus
mayonnaise
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in butter, unsalted and mayonnaise:
- Both mayonnaise and butter, unsalted are high in calories and saturated fat.
- Butter, unsalted is an excellent source of Vitamin A.
- Mayonnaise has more thiamin and Vitamin B6.
- Mayonnaise is an excellent source of Vitamin K.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Butter, Unsalted (Butter, without salt) and Mayonnaise (Salad dressing, mayonnaise, regular) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both mayonnaise and butter, unsalted are high in calories. Butter, unsalted has a little more calories (5%) than mayonnaise by weight - mayonnaise has 680 calories per 100 grams and butter, unsalted has 717 calories.
| Butter, Unsalted | Mayonnaise | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | ~ | ~ |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | ~ |
| Fat | 100% | 99% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both mayonnaise and butter, unsalted are low in carbohydrates - mayonnaise has 0.57g of total carbs per 100 grams and butter, unsalted has 0.06g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in mayonnaise and butter, unsalted are both made of 100% sugar.
sugar
Mayonnaise and butter, unsalted contain similar amounts of sugar - mayonnaise has 0.57g of sugar per 100 grams and butter, unsalted has 0.06g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Mayonnaise and butter, unsalted contain similar amounts of protein - mayonnaise has 0.96g of protein per 100 grams and butter, unsalted has 0.85g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both mayonnaise and butter, unsalted are high in saturated fat. Butter, unsalted has 331% more saturated fat than mayonnaise - mayonnaise has 11.7g of saturated fat per 100 grams and butter, unsalted has 50.5g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both mayonnaise and butter, unsalted are low in trans fat - mayonnaise has 0.19g of trans fat per 100 grams and butter, unsalted does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Butter, unsalted is high in cholesterol and mayonnaise has 80% less cholesterol than butter, unsalted - mayonnaise has 42mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and butter, unsalted has 215mg of cholesterol.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Butter, unsalted is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 41 times more Vitamin A than mayonnaise - mayonnaise has 16ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and butter, unsalted has 684ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Mayonnaise has more Vitamin D than butter, unsalted - mayonnaise has 7iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and butter, unsalted does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Mayonnaise and butter, unsalted contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - mayonnaise has 3.3mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and butter, unsalted has 2.3mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Mayonnaise is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has 22 times more Vitamin K than butter, unsalted - mayonnaise has 163ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and butter, unsalted has 7ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Mayonnaise has more thiamin and Vitamin B6. Both butter, unsalted and mayonnaise contain significant amounts of riboflavin, pantothenic acid, folate and Vitamin B12.
| Butter, Unsalted | Mayonnaise | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.005 MG | 0.01 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.034 MG | 0.019 MG |
| Niacin | 0.042 MG | ~ |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.11 MG | 0.172 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.003 MG | 0.008 MG |
| Folate | 3 UG | 5 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.17 UG | 0.12 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Butter, unsalted has 200% more calcium than mayonnaise - mayonnaise has 8mg of calcium per 100 grams and butter, unsalted has 24mg of calcium.
iron
Mayonnaise and butter, unsalted contain similar amounts of iron - mayonnaise has 0.21mg of iron per 100 grams and butter, unsalted has 0.02mg of iron.
potassium
Mayonnaise and butter, unsalted contain similar amounts of potassium - mayonnaise has 20mg of potassium per 100 grams and butter, unsalted has 24mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
carotenoids
Carotenoids are micronutrients commonly found in plants and some animal products. An example is beta-carotene, the notable carotenoid which is a popular source of Vitamin A.[4][5]
For specific types of carotenoids,
| Butter, Unsalted | Mayonnaise | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 158 UG | 6 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 12 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, mayonnaise has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than butter, unsalted per 100 grams.
| Butter, Unsalted | Mayonnaise | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 1.18 G | 5.456 G |
| DHA | ~ | 0.005 G |
| Total | 1.18 G | 5.461 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, mayonnaise has more linoleic acid than butter, unsalted per 100 grams.
| Butter, Unsalted | Mayonnaise | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.125 G |
| linoleic acid | 1.83 G | 39.146 G |
| Total | 1.83 G | 39.271 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Butter, Unsalted (Butter, without salt) and Mayonnaise (Salad dressing, mayonnaise, regular) .
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5% | Vitamin D | 5% |
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5% | thiamin (Vit B1) | 5% |
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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5% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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5% | choline | 5% |
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5% | chromium | 5% |
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5% | manganese | 5% |
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5% | molybdenum | 5% |
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5% | selenium | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does mayonnaise or butter, unsalted contain more calories in 100 grams?Both mayonnaise and butter, unsalted are high in calories. Butter, unsalted has a little more calories ( 10%) than mayonnaise by weight - mayonnaise has 680 calories in 100g and butter, unsalted has 717 calories.