Keto Friendly Mayo Brands – What to Avoid & Why!

Are you wondering, “Is mayo keto?” Well,  we’ve got the scoop on keto-friendly mayonnaise options that will satisfy your low-carb cravings. In this article, we’ll explore the top 5 keto mayo brands that are perfect for your keto lifestyle.

Of course, mayonnaise is one of those condiments that doesn’t get a lot of the lime light these days. (See: Sriracha and Gochujang). However, it’s a crucial component of numerous foods. Tuna salad, egg salad, and a ton of salad dressings and sandwiches would all cease to exist without mayo. But is mayo keto? It can be! Let’s dive into the topic of keto friendly mayo by talking a bit about the makeup of mayo.

Pop Quiz Time: Do you know what mayo is made of?

In general, mayonnaise consists of eggs, vinegar, salt, sugar and some source of oil.

We’re going to focus on two of those ingredients: sugar and oil.

Sugar is a simple carbohydrate that raises your body’s insulin levels. This then promotes the storage of fat in your body, rather than the burning of fat. Not what we want.

While some sugar is technically allowed on keto, sugar is one of those keto foods to avoid wherever possible. Luckily there are a few sugar free mayonnaise brands out there.

Oil is a bit more of a complicated topic. Most oils used in foods like mayo and salad dressings utilize vegetable oils like soybean oil.

While they don’t directly impact your ability to enter ketosis, these processed oils are high in PUFAs (polyunsaturated fatty acids). These PUFAs promote inflammation in the body, among a host of other issues.

Soybean, corn, sunflower, canola, and peanut oils are all on the high PUFA list.

Why is this important for keto?

PUFAs aren’t necessarily bad in smaller quantities. However, most people consume much more fat, and especially more nuts, while on keto.

For example, almond flour is commonly used in both paleo and keto friendly foods and it contains a high concentration of PUFAs.

As a result, it is important to know what foods contain high amounts of PUFAs so you can maintain a better balance of fats in your diet (polyunsaturated vs. monounsaturated vs. saturated). You want to feel good on keto, and not having your body feel inflamed the entire time.

A better oil source: Avocado oil

Avocado does not contain a high concentration of PUFAs. On average, 13% of the fat in avocado oil is polyunsaturated (PUFA) compared to 70% MUFA (mono-unsaturated fat).

Because of the higher MUFA count, avocado oil is more easily broken down by the body and does not promote inflammation compared to oils with higher PUFA counts.

Additionally, since oil makes up so much of mayonnaise, this is a crucial point to consider when picking out keto friendly mayo.

What is even better than avocado oil mayo?

MCT oil mayo.

We’re huge fans of MCT oil. We’ve written a complete guide to MCT oil that breaks down all the benefits and brands. It’s the ultimate addition to any keto-friendly product and works perfectly in mayo.

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#1 Chosen Foods Keto Mayo

MCT oil is by far the most ketogenic oil. In something like mayo, which is mostly oil, the choice of oil is a huge deal. Chosen Food’s Traditional Keto Mayo is currently the only brand in the US that sells MCT oil-based mayo.

The ingredients: Refined Coconut Oil (Medium Chain Triglycerides), Egg Yolks, Water, Distilled Vinegar, Salt. Less than 1%: Mustard, Organic Rosemary Extract. 

It’s a little confusing because refined coconut oil is MCT oil, but they decided to label the ingredient as coconut oil.  MCT oil is odorless and tasteless, unlike avocado. If you’ve tried avocado oil products before and didn’t like the taste (or you are sensitive to avocado), give this a try! 

Plus, there’s also no sugar, which helps place this at the top of our keto friendly mayo list.

#2 Sir Kensington’s Avocado Oil Mayonnaise

Sir Kensington’s is known for making some tasty condiment varieties. We believe this is the best-tasting keto friendly mayo out there. They nailed the proportions and flavors to make this taste like the mayo you are used to.

Not only that but Sir Kensington’s Avocado Oil Mayo has simple ingredients and no preservatives. As fancy as this brand can normally get, they actually stick to the classic mayo recipe here.

A touch of organic cane sugar (not enough to register on the nutrition label) balances out the flavor.

As of late 2019: Even better, they recently reformulated and removed added sugar altogether. Yes, this is a completely sugar free mayonnaise (that actually tastes great!). 

#3 Chosen Foods Classic Avocado Oil Mayo

Chosen Foods is another great brand that makes a wide variety of avocado oil-based products. The ingredients in the Chosen Foods Avocado Oil Mayo are very similar to the Primal Kitchen mayo.

We used to rate this lower, but they reformulated and greatly improved their product. They now use higher-quality ingredients, including mainly organic ingredients.

They also reduced the sugar content by removing honey. In fact, they use zero sugar and/or sweetener now. So, it has a very mild, typical mayo taste rather than the sweeter Miracle Whip taste.

It’s also Paleo/Whole30 friendly.

By the way: Is Miracle Whip keto friendly? Nope. The High fructose corn syrup, sugar and starch all contribute to spiking your blood glucose and insulin levels.

Ingredients: Avocado Oil, Filtered Water, Egg Yolks, Organic Whole Eggs, Organic Distilled White Vinegar, Salt, Organic Rosemary Extract

#4 Primal Kitchen Mayo with Avocado Oil

Primal Kitchen’s Mayo w/ Avocado Oil is our next pick for a keto friendly mayo.

While not the best store bought keto mayonnaise brands in our opinion, this product hits all the check marks for us.

Avocado oil is the first and main ingredient with the remaining ingredients being organic, including their cage-free eggs. Even the vinegar is sourced from non-GMO beets!

The consistency of the mayo is also what you’re used to with normal mayonnaise. No surprises!

Note: When the mayo was stored in our fridge at very low temperatures for extended periods of time, we noticed some oil separation. Be sure to keep the mayo stirred. That being said we have had no issues recently. But oil separation is natural, so be sure to stir well!

Pro-Tip: If you’re used to conventional mayonnaise, the one thing you will notice is that there is no sweetener added to Primal Kitchen mayo.

You might not realize it but sugar is a large reason why products like Miracle Whip taste so good. However, this can be easily rectified.

For our easy Miracle Whip substitute, just scoop out some mayo and mix in a drop of Now Food’s Better Stevia. This particular brand of stevia is ideal because it does not taste bitter. And remember, less is more in this case!

#4(b) Primal Kitchen Chipotle Lime Mayo

 Similar to the normal Primal Kitchen mayo but Spices up your dishes with a tangy kick, and still made with avocado oil,. Try it on chicken or turkey on sandwiches, which adds a strong chipotle flavor.

#5 BetterBody Foods Avocado Oil Mayonnaise

We actually haven’t tried the BetterBody Foods Avocado Oil Mayonnaise yet. Still, we thought we’d pass along this low carb mayonnaise brand since it appears to contain great ingredients. This mayo has very similar ingredients in comparison to its competitors.

However, BetterBody also adds in a bit of garlic and onion powders to enhance the taste. As such, the flavor profile sounds perfect for adding to sandwiches!

Note: we’ve also found this brand at Walmart, so be sure to check for it if you shop at Walmart.

BEWARE: The Imposters!

A couple of big name brands sell their own “avocado oil” varieties of mayo. However, look closely at the label and you’ll find that these options include avocado oil blended with soy and/or canola oils!

Slick marketing, indeed!

Not only that, these options contain food starch and preservatives.

Two additional culprits we have found are Kraft Avocado Oil Mayo and Hellman’s Avocado Oil Mayonnaise. Steer clear!

Conclusion

So, is mayo keto? Absolutely! With the top 10 keto-friendly mayonnaise options we’ve covered, you can enjoy the creamy goodness while staying true to your low-carb lifestyle. Each keto mayo brand brings its own unique flavor and features. Now get ready to slather that fatty deliciousness on your favorite keto recipes and elevate your keto culinary game!