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Kraft Creamy & Smooth Real Mayonnaise: Food Integrity analysis

Updated 2026-10-17 · Kraft

Quick answer

Mixed integrity

Kraft creamy & smooth real mayonnaise received a Food Integrity Score of 68 out of 100 (mixed integrity). This reflects lightly processed and moderate additive load. This is a recognizable mayonnaise base with eggs, vinegar, and seasonings, but soybean oil and a vague natural flavor push it into a more formulated category. It reads more like a shelf-stable condiment built for consistency than a simple kitchen recipe, so it makes sense as an occasional spread rather than an everyday staple for users who prefer simpler labels. Main considerations include refined soybean oil as the main fat, vague natural flavor blend, and synthetic calcium disodium edta preservative. Simpler options: Look for mayonnaise made with olive, avocado, or another less-refined oil; choose versions without calcium disodium EDTA or vague natural flavor blends.

Food Integrity Score 68/100

What stood out on the label?

  • Lightly processed
  • Moderate additive load
  • Transparency: High

What to watch?

  • Refined soybean oil as the main fat
  • Vague natural flavor blend
  • Synthetic calcium disodium EDTA preservative

Simpler options to consider

  • Look for mayonnaise made with olive, avocado, or another less-refined oil
  • Choose versions without calcium disodium EDTA or vague natural flavor blends

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Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details

Product facts

Product
Kraft Creamy & Smooth Real Mayonnaise
Brand
Kraft
Category
Prepared Meals (source: Salad Dressing & Mayonnaise)
GTIN / UPC
00021000026876
Serving size
13 g (1 Tbsp (13g))
Source data — ingredients
Ingredient list from product label data (see Sources)
Healthy Food Guide analysis
Independent Longevity and Food Integrity scorecards. See methodology under Sources.
Data last verified

Food Integrity results

Creamy & Smooth Real Mayonnaise

Kraft

Mixed integrity

Warning Signs

Soybean oil is the main fat, and calcium disodium EDTA is a preservative-style flavor protector worth a closer look.

Consider This

Natural flavor and calcium disodium EDTA are vague or formulation-oriented inputs typical of factory-formulated condiments.

Good Substitutes

Try a mayonnaise made with eggs, olive or avocado oil, lemon juice, and salt for a simpler, homemade-style swap.

Overall Assessment

Mixed integrity

This is a recognizable mayonnaise base with eggs, vinegar, and seasonings, but soybean oil and a vague natural flavor push it into a more formulated category. It reads more like a shelf-stable condiment built for consistency than a simple kitchen recipe, so it makes sense as an occasional spread rather than an everyday staple for users who prefer simpler labels.

Key Highlights

What stood out

  • Refined soybean oil as the main fat
  • Vague natural flavor blend
  • Synthetic calcium disodium EDTA preservative

Family Watchlist

Ingredients some users may personally want to know about.

  • Soybean oil — Refined seed oil used as main fat
  • Natural flavor (contains mustard) — Vague flavor blend with undisclosed components
  • Calcium disodium EDTA (to protect flavor) — Synthetic preservative-style additive

Highest concern ingredients

  • Calcium disodium EDTA (to protect flavor) (7/10) — Synthetic chelating preservative added for flavor protection.
  • Natural flavor (contains mustard) (6/10) — Vague flavor blend with undisclosed components.
  • Soybean oil (5/10) — Refined industrial seed oil as the main fat.

Better choice tips

  • Look for mayonnaise made with olive, avocado, or another less-refined oil.
  • Choose versions without calcium disodium EDTA or vague natural flavor blends.

Ingredients

Ingredient list

SOYBEAN OIL, WATER, VINEGAR, EGGS, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF SUGAR, SALT, EGG YOLKS, NATURAL FLAVOR (CONTAINS MUSTARD), LEMON JUICE CONCENTRATE, DRIED GARLIC, DRIED ONION, PAPRIKA, CALCIUM DISODIUM EDTA (TO PROTECT FLAVOR)

Formulations can vary — check the package label for the final word.

Highest-concern ingredients first. Expand an item for notes.

  1. Calcium disodium EDTA (to protect flavor)Concern 7/10 — Higher concernPreservativeWatchlist · Additive

    What this is

    Preservative

    Processing category

    Synthetic / man-made

    Main concern area

    Family Watchlist

    Why it matters

    Synthetic preservative-style additive that many users prefer to avoid.

    Additional note

    Synthetic chelating preservative added to protect flavor.

    Family watchlist

    Synthetic preservative-style additive for flavor protection.

  2. Natural flavor (contains mustard)Concern 6/10 — Moderate concernVague ingredientWatchlist · Additive · Vague label term

    What this is

    Vague ingredient

    Processing category

    Unknown / not listed

    Main concern area

    Family Watchlist

    Why it matters

    Natural flavor blends are undisclosed and can hide multiple components.

    Additional note

    Vague flavor system with undisclosed components.

    Family watchlist

    Vague flavor blend with undisclosed components.

  3. Soybean oilConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernRefined oilWatchlist

    What this is

    Refined oil

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Family Watchlist

    Why it matters

    Refined seed oil is a common watchlist item for users avoiding industrial oils.

    Additional note

    Refined industrial seed oil used as the main fat.

    Family watchlist

    Refined seed oil used as main fat.

  4. Contains less than 2% of sugarConcern 3/10 — Mild concernSweetenerVague label term

    What this is

    Sweetener

    Processing category

    Natural refined

    Main concern area

    Ingredient concern

    Why it matters

    Sugar type is unspecified, so the exact sweetener is unclear.

    Additional note

    Vague sugar grouping with unspecified sugar type.

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  1. Lemon juice concentrateConcern 2/10 — Very low concernAcidulant

    What this is

    Acidulant

    Processing category

    Processed

    Why it matters

    Concentrated citrus is a mild processing step with a recognizable source.

    Additional note

    Concentrated citrus used for acidity and flavor.

  2. VinegarConcern 1/10 — Very low concernAcidulant

    What this is

    Acidulant

    Processing category

    Processed

    Why it matters

    Vinegar is a traditional, category-normal mayonnaise ingredient.

    Additional note

    Standard acidulant, category-normal in mayonnaise.

  3. PaprikaConcern 1/10 — Very low concernSpice

    What this is

    Spice

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Paprika is a simple spice, though spices can be vague sourcing-wise.

    Additional note

    Ground spice for color and flavor.

  4. WaterConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Plain water carries no meaningful integrity concern.

    Additional note

    Simple base ingredient used for consistency.

  5. EggsConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Whole eggs are a recognizable, simple ingredient.

    Additional note

    Whole egg provides the emulsifying base.

  6. SaltConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Salt is a simple, recognizable seasoning.

    Additional note

    Basic seasoning salt.

  7. Egg yolksConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Egg yolks are a simple, recognizable ingredient.

    Additional note

    Additional egg component for richness and emulsion.

  8. Dried garlicConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Processed

    Why it matters

    Dried garlic is a category-normal seasoning ingredient.

    Additional note

    Dehydrated garlic for seasoning.

  9. Dried onionConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Processed

    Why it matters

    Dried onion is a category-normal seasoning ingredient.

    Additional note

    Dehydrated onion for seasoning.

This Food Integrity score estimates how close a food appears to a simple, recognizable ingredient profile. It is not a medical safety rating. Formulations can vary by region, size, and packaging. Check the package label for ingredients, allergens, and nutrition. Not medical advice — do not use this site or the KarbCoach mobile app for allergy or health decisions.

How this product may fit different goals

The same food can look different depending on what matters most to you. Here is a general preview of how this product may align with several common goals.

  • Vegan

    Watch-outs

    Dietary Patterns

    For someone prioritizing Vegan, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.

    A consideration: Animal-derived ingredients (Mentions "egg". See ingredients for details.)

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  • Plant-Based

    Watch-outs

    Dietary Patterns

    For someone prioritizing Plant-Based, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.

    A consideration: Animal-derived ingredients (Mentions "egg". See ingredients for details.)

    See more for this goal

  • Minimally Processed Eating

    Watch-outs

    Dietary Patterns

    For someone prioritizing Minimally Processed Eating, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.

    A consideration: Family watchlist items (Soybean oil)

    See more for this goal

  • Whole-Food Focused Eating

    Watch-outs

    Dietary Patterns

    For someone prioritizing Whole-Food Focused Eating, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.

    A consideration: Family watchlist items (Soybean oil)

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  • Reduce Ultra-Processed Foods

    Watch-outs

    Dietary Patterns

    For someone prioritizing Reduce Ultra-Processed Foods, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.

    A consideration: Family watchlist items (Soybean oil)

    See more for this goal

  • Paleo-Style Eating

    Watch-outs

    Dietary Patterns

    For someone prioritizing Paleo-Style Eating, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.

    A consideration: Added-sugar cues (Mentions "sugar". See ingredients for details.)

    See more for this goal

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Understanding the Food Integrity analysis

What the Food Integrity analysis evaluates

The Food Integrity analysis focuses on how a packaged food is formulated and made. It examines processing level, ingredient quality, additives, oils, sweeteners, purity cues, and how clearly a label communicates what is in the product. The Food Integrity Score summarizes that formulation and transparency picture on a 0–100 scale. It is not a full nutrient report and it is not a personalized meal plan.

Why processing, ingredients, and transparency matter

Processing level and ingredient quality shape what you are actually eating beyond calories on the label. Additives, industrial oils, and intense sweeteners can change how clean or heavily engineered a product feels, even when the front of pack looks wholesome. Purity and transparency matter because incomplete or marketing-heavy labeling can hide tradeoffs that only show up when the full ingredient list is reviewed carefully.

Who may prioritize Food Integrity

Some people care mainly about Food Integrity because their dietary goals center on formulation rather than macros alone. Examples include checking vegetarian or vegan suitability, preferring simpler ingredient sources, avoiding certain additives or sweeteners, watching oil choices, or preferring less processed options. For those priorities, the Food Integrity Score can be the more practical first read.

How Food Integrity differs from Longevity

Food Integrity is the focused analysis of processing, ingredients, additives, purity, and transparency. Longevity is the broader analysis of nutritional composition, metabolic and dietary characteristics, processing, and ingredient quality together. Favorable nutrition values do not necessarily mean strong Food Integrity: a product can look balanced on macros yet still rely on heavy processing or additives that the Food Integrity analysis flags in more detail.

Why the two analyses overlap—and why to review Longevity too

The analyses overlap intentionally. Food Integrity–related characteristics contribute to Longevity, and Longevity still benefits from the same ingredient-quality lens. They are not competing verdicts; they answer different questions at different depths. Reviewing the Longevity analysis can add information about nutritional composition, metabolic characteristics, and dietary balance that Food Integrity alone does not emphasize. Looking at both usually gives the most complete understanding of tradeoffs.

Common questions about this product

Is Kraft Creamy & Smooth Real Mayonnaise highly processed?

Food Integrity lists processing level as Lightly processed. That reflects formulation and processing signals from the ingredient analysis — not a medical or regulatory classification.

Why are the Longevity and Food Integrity scores different?

Longevity emphasizes nutrition per serving and longer-term dietary alignment. Food Integrity emphasizes ingredients, additives, processing, and label transparency. The same product can score differently on those lenses.

How much fiber is in one serving?

Kraft Creamy & Smooth Real Mayonnaise shows about 0g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.

Does it contain added sugar?

Kraft Creamy & Smooth Real Mayonnaise: 0g added sugar per serving. Confirm the current package Nutrition Facts and ingredient list.

What helped the Longevity Score?

Key positives called out in the analysis include: Short recognizable ingredient list; Contains real eggs and egg yolks; Lemon juice and vinegar are simple seasonings.

What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?

Key concerns noted include: Soybean oil is the primary ingredient (seed oil); Calorie- and fat-dense per serving; Contains a preservative (calcium disodium EDTA).

Who might evaluate this product differently?

People prioritizing different goals (for example lower carbs, higher protein, or minimally processed eating) may weigh the same prepared meals differently. Use the goal preview on this page, then personalize in KarbCoach for your priorities.

Other published analyses in Prepared Meals, selected from the same Healthy Food Guide catalog.

Source data and Healthy Food Guide analysis

  1. Public label databases (including USDA FoodData Central and Open Food Facts) — Possible sources for package ingredients and nutrition.
  2. Healthy Food Guide analysis (Longevity and Food Integrity) — Independent Longevity and Food Integrity scorecards.
  3. How the Longevity Score is calculated
  4. How the Food Integrity Score is calculated
  5. Scoring models: KarbCoach Longevity and Food Integrity.
  6. Independent analysis. No manufacturer affiliation.
  7. Formulations can vary by region, size, and packaging. Check the package label for ingredients, allergens, and nutrition. Not medical advice — do not use this site or the KarbCoach mobile app for allergy or health decisions. Full sources and safety details.
Label accuracy and safety information

Formulations can vary by region, size, and packaging. Check the package label for ingredients, allergens, and nutrition. Not medical advice — do not use this site or the KarbCoach mobile app for allergy or health decisions.

Sources, citations & safety

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