ARE YOU A CONDIMENT PERSON? DO YOU LOOOVE ADDING SAUCES TO YOUR FOOD?

Condiments are something used extensively in Western diets. They have become hugely popular. They can accompany breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Be it with eggs, tacos, chips, pizza, burgers, wraps, salads, pastas you name it and there is a go to condiment. Condiments are often the X-factor for many fast-food restaurant signature meals.

Many people do not realize how much added energy (calories), fat and sugar are contained within these products. Remember condiments are consumed in addition to the calories, sugar, and fat in the meal. Often people do not think of them as food.

Mayonnaise:

Brand

Quantity

Calories

Hellman’s Original

2 Tbs (26g)

180kcal

Tangy Mayo Woolworths

2 Tbs (30g)

155kcal

Tangy Mayo Lite Woolworths

2 Tbs (30g)

87kcal

Woolworths Vegan Mayo

2 Tbs (30g)

152kcal

Woolworths Burger Mayo

2 Tbs (30g)

169kcal

Crosse & Blackwell Tangy Mayonnaise

2 Tbs (30g)

 

154kcal

Crosse & Blackwell Trim Mayonnaise

2 Tbs (30g)

41kcal

It’s quite frightening how the addition of mayo to your meal can add up to 200 calories, without you even realizing! Aim to use reduced oil “lite” or “trim” mayonnaises as a substitute. Mayonnaise’s primary ingredient is oil, which is fat.

Remember that:

  • 1g Fat = 9 calories
  • 1g Carbs = 4 calories
  • 1g Protein = 4 calories

 

Fat is energy dense. If you won’t compromise on the Hellman’s, watch your portions.

Here are some examples of some popular condiments. Have a look at their fat and sugar contents.

We bet you didn’t think you were adding 3 teaspoons of sugar to your meal when you topped it with some T-sauce. Or 3 and a half teaspoons of sugar if you prefer sweet chilli… Did you release how many added calories you were adding to your toast or burger roll, just by having butter?

Condiment

Quantity

Sugar      

Fat

Calories

Butter

2 Tbls (20g)

0.15

16.22g

145kcal!!

Tomato Sauce (All Gold)

2 Tbls (30g)

13g (3.2 tsps)

0.8g

57kcal

All Gold Tomato Sauce Light

2 Tbs (30g)

0g

0.1g

29kcal

Mrs. Balls Original Chutney

2 Tbls (30g)

10.4 (2.6 tsp)

0.2g

53kcal

Wellingtons Sweet Chilli Sauce

2 Tbls (30g)

14g (3.5 tsp)

0.1g

66kcal

Creamy Honey Mustard Salad Dressing

60g serving

8g (2 tsp)

7.8g

160kcal

Cheese Sauce

62g serving

1.6g

13.5g

139kcal

Bolognaise Pasta Sauce

130g Serving

6.1g

8.3g

135kcal

Butter Chicken cook in sauce

125g serving

2.3g

16.1g

162kcal

Peanut Butter

20g (2 Tbls)

2.5g (1/2 tsp)

9.4g

120kcal