Are Miracle Whip and mayonnaise the same thing?
Some may argue that there is no more versatileingredient than mayonnaise.
The creamy ingredient adds just the right moisture for baking, too.
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But what about the signature blue-and-white packaging of another shelf staple: Miracle Whip?
That said, when it comes to consumers, people generally favor one product over the other.
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So what is the difference between mayonnaise and Miracle Whip?
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And why do some people like one over the other, sometimes quite passionately?
The answer might be a mixture of ingredients and personal preference.
Chelsea Edwards is a Registered Dietitian and the owner ofHuntsville Nutrition Collectivein Huntsville, Alabama.
What Is Mayonnaise?
Mayonnaise is amulti-purpose condimentthat can be used to top sandwiches or hamburgers.
It can also be integrated into recipes such as creamyegg saladsand cakes.
What Is Miracle Whip?
Kraft Heinz also makes an olive oil version and a light version.
Can Mayo And Miracle Whip Be Used The Same Way?
So, are mayonnaise and Miracle Whip the same product or close enough?
The short answer is that while the products are similar, they are not the same.
Miracle Whip is lower in fat and calories than mayonnaise, Edwards explained.
Mayonnaise will taste much richer and has a more neutral flavor.
Miracle Whip will make your finished product a little sweeter than mayonnaise would."
Which Is Healthier: Mayonnaise Or Miracle Whip?
For health-conscious consumers, figuring out which is healthier may be a priority when determining which product to buy.
So, which one is best?
Edwards says it all depends on the individual.
CFR - Code of Federal Regulations Title 21.
US Food & Drug Administration.
Kraft Miracle Whip Original Dressing.
Duke’s Real Mayonnaise.
