Benecol, light spread
Packaged product Fats and Oils Benecol
Benecol, light spread contains 357 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 1 tbsp, 14 g (14 g) provides about 50 kcal.
Roughly 100% of its calories come from fat, with 0% from protein and 0% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in fats and oils on FoodFactly, where the median is 714 kcal per 100 g across 937 products.
100 g provides 119% of the Daily Value for Vitamin A.
The values are label data submitted by the manufacturer to USDA FoodData Central.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories L | 357 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 35.7 g | 46% |
| Saturated fat L | 3.6 g | 18% |
| Trans fat L | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium L | 786 mg | 34% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 0 g | 0% |
| Dietary fiber | not reported | |
| Total sugars | not reported | |
| Protein L | 0 g | 0% |
| Vitamin A L | 1,071 µg | 119% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Fat 100%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Fat35.7 gin the lowest quarter of fats and oils (median 78.6 g)
- Saturated fat3.6 gin the lowest quarter of fats and oils (median 15 g)
- Sodium786 mgin the top quarter of fats and oils (median 22.6 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal0 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat L | 17.9 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat L | 14.3 g |
Other components (1)
| Vitamin A, IU L | 3,570 IU |
|---|
Values by source
More than one dataset describes this food. FoodFactly keeps each source's values separately instead of blending them. The headline values above come from USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods.
| Per 100 g | Open Food Facts | USDA Branded |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 357 kcal | 357 kcal |
| Protein | 0 g | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 0 g | 0 g |
| Fat | 35.7 g | 35.7 g |
| Fiber | n/a | n/a |
| Sugars | n/a | n/a |
| Sodium | 786 mg | 786 mg |
Product details
Ingredients
Water, liquid canola oil, liquid soybean oil, partially hydrogenated soybean oil, plant stanol esters, salt, emulsifiers (vegetable mono - and diglycerides, soy lecithin, polyglycerol esters of fatty acids), potassium sorbate, citric acid and calcium disodium edta to preserve freshness, artificial flavor, dl-a - tocopheryl acetate, vitamin a palmitate, colored with beta carotene.
As listed on the package and transcribed by Open Food Facts contributors. Always check the package for allergens.
Ingredient guides: Rapeseed (canola) oilSalt
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Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Benecol, light spread?
100 g of Benecol, light spread has 357 kcal. Serving, 1 tbsp, 14 g (14 g): about 50 kcal.
How much protein is in Benecol, light spread?
Benecol, light spread contains 0 g of protein per 100 g (0% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 0 g in serving, 1 tbsp, 14 g (14 g). About 0% of its calories come from protein.
How many carbs are in Benecol, light spread?
Benecol, light spread has 0 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g.
How much fat is in Benecol, light spread?
Benecol, light spread contains 35.7 g of fat per 100 g, of which 3.6 g is saturated (18% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does Benecol, light spread contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin A (119% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in Benecol, light spread?
100 g contains 786 mg of sodium, 34% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record dated April 22, 2020. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record 2456275. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated July 11, 2018. Imported November 6, 2026.
- Open Food Facts, record 0300450839190. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated April 22, 2020. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 85/100 (how it is calculated).
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