Miracle Whip - Fat Free?

[Mandilynn]

What do you think? Yay or nay on Phase 1? I'd like to make some deviled eggs with it, but I'm not sure. Mayonnaise won't cut it, I need the 'tangy zip of Miracle Whip'.

:)

( Apologies if this has been asked, I've done searches and couldn't find it mentioned )

[Judynyc]

What do you think? Yay or nay on Phase 1? I'd like to make some deviled eggs with it, but I'm not sure. Mayonnaise won't cut it, I need the 'tangy zip of Miracle Whip'.

:)

( Apologies if this has been asked, I've done searches and couldn't find it mentioned )
You can use regular Miracle Whip. Fat free mayos generally have HFCS in them and that is worse that the fat content.:thdown:
Just watch how much mayo you are using....in other words use as little as possible. ;)

I use the new mayo by Hellmans that is made with olive oil. :idea:

[Mandilynn]

Hmm... well now I'm confused. low-fat, fat-free or 1% milk and cheese is ok, but not something like fat-free miracle whip?

I actually have some in the fridge, and it doesn't have HFCS in it, just 'sugar' (2g/tbsp) as does the regular mayo I have in there too.

What about bottled salad dressings, does it matter whether they're 'light' or not, or just as long as they have less than 3 grams of sugar per serving?

Lucky for me I'm not starting this til Monday, I definitely need to find out more!

[MammaD10]

Most lite dressings make up for the fat loss with sugar of some form , so u just have to read everything.

The lower fat cheeses dont. And the sugar in the nutritional information chart in the cheeses is the naturally occuring sugars from the milk.

[Judynyc]

Hmm... well now I'm confused. low-fat, fat-free or 1% milk and cheese is ok, but not something like fat-free miracle whip?

I actually have some in the fridge, and it doesn't have HFCS in it, just 'sugar' (2g/tbsp) as does the regular mayo I have in there too.

What about bottled salad dressings, does it matter whether they're 'light' or not, or just as long as they have less than 3 grams of sugar per serving?

Lucky for me I'm not starting this til Monday, I definitely need to find out more!
Please see and print up, the food lists and meal plan charts that you can find at the start of the March weighin checkin thread. :idea:
the following is from the food lists:

CHEESE (FAT-FREE OR LOW-FAT)

Look for varieties that have 6 grams of fat or less/ounce
American
Cheddar
Cottage cheese, 1-2% or fat-free
Cream cheese substitute, dairy-free - Deleted
Feta
Mozzarella
Parmesan
Part-skim Ricotta
Part-skim String
Provolone
Swiss

EGGS

The use of whole eggs is not limited unless otherwise directed by your doctor. Use egg whites and egg substitute as desired.

MILK/DAIRY

(2 cups allowed daily, including yogurt)
Low-fat milk (fat-free and 1%)
Fat-free 1/2 & 1/2 (less than 2 tablespoons)
Low-fat plain, vanilla, or sucralose-containing soy milk (4 grams of fat or less per 8 ounce serving). Be sure the product does not contain high fructose corn syrup
1% or fat-free buttermilk
Fat-free plain yogurt
Greek Yogurt nonfat - Added

FATS/OILS

The following monounsaturated oils are recommended to be consumed daily:
Oil, canola
Oil, olive
Other Oil Choices that may be chosen (Polyunsaturated or a blend of Monounsaturated):
Corn
Enova - Deleted
Flax
Grapeseed
Peanut
Safflower
Sesame
Soybean
Sunflower
Other Fat Choices:
Avocado - 1/3 whole = 1 TBS oil
Guacamole - 1/2 cup = 1 TBS oil
Margarine - Chose those that do not contain Trans Fatty Acids such as Fleishmann's Premium Olive Oil or Smart Balance
Mayonnaise - Regular - 1 TBS
Mayonnaise - Low Fat - 2 TBS (avoid varieties made with high fructose corn syrup)
Olives (Green or Ripe) 15 = 1/2 TBS oil
Salad Dressing - 2 TBS. Use those that contain 3 grams of sugar or less per 2 TBS. Best choices contain canola or olive oil. Low carb salad dressings may also be used if they meet these guidelines.

[Mandilynn]

I printed out the food lists, but just came across the one in the March thread last night. I've never thought of Miracle Whip and mayo as the same thing... cause MW is sweet and 'zippy'. For this purpose (on the SBD), are they considered the same? And if I have a choice between 'calorie-wise' and fat free MW, which would be the better idea?

[Judynyc]

I printed out the food lists, but just came across the one in the March thread last night. I've never thought of Miracle Whip and mayo as the same thing... cause MW is sweet and 'zippy'. For this purpose, are they considered the same? And if I have a choice between 'calorie-wise' and fat free MW, which would be the better idea?
Please list ingredients for each and I'll show you how to make these determinations. :)

[Mandilynn]

Calorie Wise
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 1 tbsp (15mL)
Amount per Serving
Calories 30 Calories from Fat 18

Total Fat 2g
Saturated Fat 0.3g
Cholesterol 5mg
Sodium 140mg
Total Carbohydrate 3g
Dietary Fiber 0g
Sugars 2g
Protein .1g

FatFree
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 1 TBSP
Amount per Serving
Calories 15 Calories from Fat 0

Total Fat 0g
Saturated Fat 0g
Monounsaturated Fat 0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
Sodium 125mg
Potassium 0mg
Total Carbohydrate 3g
Dietary Fiber 0g
Sugars 2g
Protein 0g

Thank you!

[Mandilynn]

whoops, you said ingredients... just a sec!

Can't find the ingredients online for the Calorie Wise stuff. I also checked the Kraft Canada and Kraft (US) sites... nothing. I did notice that in the US it's called "Light" not calorie wise, and "free", not fat free.

Here's the ingredients for the Fat Free kind, because I actually have some. It contains:
water, sugar, mod. corn starch, vinegar, soybean oil, salt, egg yolks, citric acid, fruit pectin, xanthan gum, colour, lactic acid, potassium sorbate, mustard, spices/seasonings, calcium chloride, calcium disodium EDTA, dried garlic, flavour (B214F)

don't know if that helps at all :daze:

[Judynyc]

whoops, you said ingredients... just a sec!

Can't find the ingredients online for the Calorie Wise stuff. I also checked the Kraft Canada and Kraft (US) sites... nothing. I did notice that in the US it's called "Light" not calorie wise, and "free", not fat free.

Here's the ingredients for the Fat Free kind, because I actually have some. It contains:
water, sugar, mod. corn starch, vinegar, soybean oil, salt, egg yolks, citric acid, fruit pectin, xanthan gum, colour, lactic acid, potassium sorbate, mustard, spices/seasonings, calcium chloride, calcium disodium EDTA, dried garlic, flavour (B214F)

don't know if that helps at all :daze:

Being that sugar and mod corn starch are the second and third ingredients, then I'm sorry to have to tell you that Miracle Whip is not an acceptable spread to use while on SBD phase I or II. When you reach your goal and want to use it, then it is your own choice.

The main difference between Miracle Whip and mayonnaise are the sweeteners: high-fructose corn syrup and sugar are the fourth and fifth ingredients, respectively, of Miracle Whip.
http://www.neatorama.com/2006/12/22/whats-the-difference-miracle-whip-vs-mayonnaise/

[Judynyc]

Miracle Whip is a unique product. It does seem to start out much like mayonnaise, but has additional sugar and vinegar, which defines it as a salad dressing. (mayo has no sugar, or a tiny amount) I've tried and failed to duplicate it my own kitchen.

http://wolves.typepad.com/food_basics/2004/02/mayonnaisemirac.html

It seems unanimous that Miracle Whip uses sugars in their mayo....:thdown:

My personal rule of thumb re: sugar, that I learned when I followed the FAA food plan, is that if sugar is the 5th ingredient or lower, then its acceptable. But 2nd and 3rd, is just not.

Sorry!!! :(

[Shagambo]

The first time I went to the store (I had to, there was literally nothing I could eat in the house when I started the diet), I read ALL the labels & sure enough the brands suggested in the book were definately for a reason. I would suggest trying Hellman's Light. While it's not Miracle Whip, it fits the diet. I make tuna salad with it. Good luck.

[Mandilynn]

Aww... well, I guess I'll suffer with regular mayo then! Thanks Judy!

[Judynyc]

The first time I went to the store (I had to, there was literally nothing I could eat in the house when I started the diet), I read ALL the labels & sure enough the brands suggested in the book were definately for a reason. I would suggest trying Hellman's Light. While it's not Miracle Whip, it fits the diet. I make tuna salad with it. Good luck.
You'd do better with regular and not the lite as it does contain HFCS.

Welcome...by the way!! :wave: :D

[MammaD10]

Ever since I did Atkins the first time , I cant eat Miracle Whip in any form anymore. Its just too sweet for me. And to think I grew up on this stuff........altho way back when.........HFCS didnt exist.

[Mandilynn]

oh I love it FOR that reason! Maybe a little splenda sprinkled in my mayo will do the trick? :Puke: