Margarine-like spread, BENECOL Light Spread: Nutrition Facts
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Margarine-like spread, BENECOL Light Spread contains 357 kcal per 100 g. A 1 tablespoon, 1 NLEA serving (14 g) provides about 50 kcal.
Roughly 94% of its calories come from fat, with 6% from carbohydrates and 0% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in fats and oils on FoodFactly, where the median is 717 kcal per 100 g across 217 foods.
100 g provides 248% of the Daily Value for Vitamin E, 152% of the Daily Value for Vitamin A and 47% of the Daily Value for Vitamin K.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, where most core values were measured by laboratory analysis.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories L | 357 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 38.7 g | 50% |
| Saturated fat C | 4.8 g | 24% |
| Trans fat C | 2.2 g | |
| Sodium M | 670 mg | 29% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 5.7 g | 2% |
| Dietary fiber | not reported | |
| Total sugars | not reported | |
| Protein M | 0 g | 0% |
| Vitamin A ? | 1,370 µg | 152% |
| Vitamin E M | 37.2 mg | 248% |
| Vitamin K M | 56.5 µg | 47% |
| Thiamin (B1) M | 0.012 mg | 1% |
| Riboflavin (B2) M | 0 mg | 0% |
| Niacin (B3) M | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 M | 0 mg | 0% |
| Calcium M | 4 mg | 0.3% |
| Iron M | 0 mg | 0% |
| Magnesium M | 1 mg | 0.2% |
| Phosphorus M | 4 mg | 0.3% |
| Potassium M | 4 mg | 0.1% |
| Zinc M | 0 mg | 0% |
| Copper M | 0 mg | 0% |
| Manganese M | 0 mg | 0% |
% 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
- Carbohydrates 6%
- Fat 94%
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
- Fat38.7 gbelow the median for fats and oils (median 80.3 g)
- Saturated fat4.8 gin the lowest quarter of fats and oils (median 11.7 g)
- Sodium670 mgabove the median for fats and oils (median 28 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal0 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water53.7 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 18.9 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 11.9 g |
Individual fatty acids (36)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) M | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) M | 0 g |
| ALA (omega-3, 18:3 n-3) M | 2 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 9.7 g |
| SFA 4:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 14:0 M | 0.036 g |
| SFA 16:0 M | 2.7 g |
| SFA 18:0 M | 1.7 g |
| SFA 20:0 M | 0.15 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 18.5 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 2.2 g |
| PUFA 20:4 M | 0 g |
| SFA 22:0 M | 0.14 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 0.074 g |
| PUFA 18:4 M | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 M | 0.27 g |
| MUFA 22:1 ? | 0.024 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) M | 0 g |
| SFA 15:0 M | 0.002 g |
| SFA 17:0 M | 0.036 g |
| SFA 24:0 M | 0.003 g |
| TFA 18:1 t M | 1.8 g |
| TFA 18:2 t not further defined M | 0.17 g |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 c,c M | 0.037 g |
| MUFA 16:1 c M | 0.074 g |
| MUFA 18:1 c M | 16.7 g |
| PUFA 18:2 n-6 c,c M | 9.6 g |
| MUFA 22:1 c M | 0.024 g |
| MUFA 17:1 M | 0.041 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans-monoenoic C | 1.8 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans-polyenoic C | 0.38 g |
| PUFA 18:3i M | 0.21 g |
Carotenoids (8)
| Retinol M | 1,370 µg |
|---|---|
| Tocopherol, beta M | 0.07 mg |
| Tocopherol, gamma M | 13.8 mg |
| Tocopherol, delta M | 2.6 mg |
| Tocotrienol, alpha M | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, beta M | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, gamma M | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, delta M | 0 mg |
Other components (5)
| Water M | 53.7 g |
|---|---|
| Ash M | 1.9 g |
| Energy L | 1,494 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU ? | 4,567 IU |
| Vitamin K (Dihydrophylloquinone) M | 12.3 µg |
Other forms of Margarine-like spread
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Margarine-like spread, SMART BALANCE Regular Buttery Spread with flax oil | 583 | 0.14 g | 0.14 g | 64.6 g |
| Margarine-like spread, SMART BALANCE Light Buttery Spread | 337 | 0.02 g | 2 g | 36.4 g |
| Margarine-like spread, SMART BEAT Super Light without saturated fat | 158 | 0 g | 0 g | 17.1 g |
| Margarine-like spread, SMART BEAT Smart Squeeze | 47 | 0 g | 7.1 g | 2.1 g |
| Margarine-like spread, SMART BALANCE Omega Plus Spread (with plant sterols & fish oil) | 605 | 0.13 g | 0.16 g | 71 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Margarine,spread, 35-39% fat, tub | 349 | 0.23 g | 1.5 g | 38 g |
| Margarine, light | 346 | 0.33 g | 1.2 g | 37.9 g |
| Margarine-like, vegetable oil-butter spread, tub, with salt | 362 | 1 g | 1 g | 40 g |
| Margarine-like, vegetable oil spread, approximately 37% fat, unspecified oils, with salt, with added vitamin D | 339 | 0.51 g | 0.66 g | 37.8 g |
| Mayonnaise, reduced fat, with olive oil | 361 | 0.37 g | 0 g | 40 g |
| Margarine-like spread with yogurt, approximately 40% fat, tub, with salt | 330 | 2 g | 2 g | 35 g |
| Salad dressing, bacon and tomato | 326 | 1.8 g | 2 g | 35 g |
| Bacon and tomato dressing | 326 | 1.8 g | 2 g | 35 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in margarine-like spread?
100 g of margarine-like spread has 357 kcal. 1 tablespoon, 1 NLEA serving (14 g): about 50 kcal.
How much protein is in margarine-like spread?
Margarine-like spread contains 0 g of protein per 100 g (0% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 0 g in 1 tablespoon, 1 NLEA serving (14 g). About 0% of its calories come from protein.
How many carbs are in margarine-like spread?
Margarine-like spread has 5.7 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g.
How much fat is in margarine-like spread?
Margarine-like spread contains 38.7 g of fat per 100 g, of which 4.8 g is saturated (24% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does margarine-like spread contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin E (248% DV), Vitamin A (152% DV) and Vitamin K (47% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in margarine-like spread?
100 g contains 670 mg of sodium, 29% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record dated April 1, 2019. 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: SR Legacy, record 171035. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 90/100 (how it is calculated).
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