NutriDB

Margarine-like spread, BENECOL Light Spread

FDC ID: 171035

Fats and Oils

At a glance

Margarine-like spread, BENECOL Light Spread is a high-calorie food in the Fats and Oils category, providing 357 kcal per 100g. Each 100g supplies 0g of protein, 38.7g of fat, 5.7g of carbohydrates. It is an especially good source of vitamin e (248% of the Daily Value), vitamin a (152% of the Daily Value), vitamin c (63% of the Daily Value). All values are per 100g and based on USDA FoodData Central public-domain data.

Energy

357

kcal

Protein

0

g

Total Fat

38.7

g

Total Carbohydrate

5.7

g

Nutrition profile of Margarine-like spread, BENECOL Light Spread

Margarine-like spread, BENECOL Light Spread provides about 357 kcal per 100g, a high energy density. Nutritionally it is high in fat.

Key nutrients and what they do

  • Vitamin E 248%works as an antioxidant that protects cell membranes from oxidation
  • Vitamin A 152%maintains vision, skin and mucous membranes and acts as an antioxidant
  • Vitamin C 63%aids collagen formation and iron absorption and is a strong antioxidant
  • Thiamin 1%helps convert carbohydrates into energy and supports nerve function

% daily value is per 100g against adult reference intakes.

Who it suits

  • people focused on antioxidants and aging care
  • people focused on eye, skin and mucosal health
  • people focused on skin, immunity or iron absorption

Things to keep in mind

  • !Sodium is high — about 1.7g of salt equivalent per 100g. Watch portions if you are reducing salt.
  • !Energy density is high, so portion size matters for balance.

This overview is general information based on public nutrition data and is not intended for diagnosis or treatment. Disclaimer

Nutrition by Serving Size

NutrientPer 100g1 tsp (5g)1 tbsp (14g)1 oz (28g)
Calories357 kcal18 kcal50 kcal101 kcal
Protein0 g0 g0 g0 g
Fat38.7 g1.9 g5.4 g11.0 g
Carbs5.7 g0.3 g0.8 g1.6 g

Serving values are converted from the per-100g data (1 oz = 28.35g). Actual portion weights vary.

Daily Value Radar(% of FDA Daily Value)

Nutrient Rankings(top 15 by % Daily Value)

Full Nutrition Facts(per 100g)

NutrientAmount% Daily ValueNotes
Energy357 kcal
17.9%
Water53.73 g
Protein0 g
0.0%
Total Fat38.71 g
49.6%
Total Carbohydrate5.71 g
2.1%
Sodium670 mg
29.1%
Potassium4 mg
0.1%
Calcium4 mg
0.3%
Magnesium1 mg
0.2%
Phosphorus4 mg
0.3%
Iron0 mg
0.0%
Zinc0 mg
0.0%
Copper0 mg
0.0%
Manganese0 mg
0.0%
Retinol1370 μg
Vitamin A1370 μgRAE
152.2%
Vitamin E37.22 mg
248.1%
Thiamin0.01 mg
1.0%
Riboflavin0 mg
0.0%
Niacin0 mg
0.0%
Vitamin B60 mg
0.0%
Vitamin C56.50 mg
62.8%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many calories does 100g of Margarine-like spread, BENECOL Light Spread have?

Margarine-like spread, BENECOL Light Spread has 357 kcal (calories) per 100g.

How much protein, fat, and carbs are in Margarine-like spread, BENECOL Light Spread?

Per 100g, Margarine-like spread, BENECOL Light Spread provides 0g protein, 38.7g fat, 5.7g carbohydrates.

How many calories are in 1 tbsp of Margarine-like spread, BENECOL Light Spread?

A 1 tbsp (14g) serving of Margarine-like spread, BENECOL Light Spread has about 50 kcal and 0g of protein, converted from the per-100g USDA values.

What nutrients is Margarine-like spread, BENECOL Light Spread high in?

Per 100g, Margarine-like spread, BENECOL Light Spread is a notable source of Vitamin E (about 248% of the Daily Value), Vitamin A (about 152% of the Daily Value), Vitamin C (about 63% of the Daily Value).

Is Margarine-like spread, BENECOL Light Spread high in sodium?

Margarine-like spread, BENECOL Light Spread contains 670mg of sodium per 100g. The FDA Daily Value for sodium is 2,300mg, so portion size matters if you are watching salt intake.

What is the source of this nutrition data for Margarine-like spread, BENECOL Light Spread?

These per-100g values come from USDA FoodData Central (public domain).

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Data Source

This data is sourced from USDA FoodData Central (Public Domain).

USDA FoodData Central (Public Domain)