Benecol Light Spread: Calories, Tablespoons and Label Changes

Margarine-like spread, BENECOL Light Spread

100 g

Calculation basis: HistoricalBenecolLightSpreadUSDA04687; currentmarketlabels may differ

Calculated from the 100 g values. — means unknown, not zero. ~ indicates an estimated serving weight.

Margarine-like spread, BENECOL Light Spread image

357kcal

Carbohydrate5.7 g 6%

Protein0 g 0%

Fat38.7 g 94%

Margarine-like spread, BENECOL Light Spread Nutrition Values

Nutrients	100 g	1 100 grams historical product
Calories(kcal)	357	357
Carbohydrate (g)	5.71	5.71
Protein (g)	0	0
Fat (g)	38.71	38.71
Sodium (mg)	670	670
Potassium (mg)	4	4
Calcium (mg)	4	4
Iron (mg)	0	0
Vitamin A (µg RAE)	1370	1370

Values are calculated from a 100 g basis. The product, recipe and serving amount can change the result. See the food-specific notes below for the reference used.

Calories in Benecol Light Spread

The historical USDA Benecol Light Spread reference contains 357 calories per 100 grams. Its tablespoon weighs 14 grams and supplies 50 calories. These are old US product data, not a nutrition label for every current market.

Calculating the amount spread on bread

Half the reference tablespoon, 7 grams, provides 25 calories. A weighed 10 grams provides 36, and 14 grams 50 calories. Bread, potatoes and other foods eaten with the spread are counted separately.

A knife-tip amount or heaped household spoon has no fixed weight. The source tablespoon is a calculation measure, not a prescribed daily cholesterol-lowering dose. The current UK Light product lists 326 calories per 100 grams, illustrating why market and formulation must stay attached to the figures. When spreading it on bread, combine the baguette and added-ingredient calculations.

Fat, sodium and gaps in the reference

Per 100 grams, fat is 38.71 grams, saturated fat 4.77 grams and sodium 670 mg. The 14-gram source measure contains 5.42 grams of fat and 93.8 mg sodium. Sugars, fibre and cholesterol are not reported in this record; none is filled in as zero.

Vitamin A is 1370 µg RAE per 100 grams. Historical trans-fat data should not be assigned to today's tub: the current US manufacturer page states that its spreads contain no partially hydrogenated oils. Check the present package for ingredients, allergens and fat information.

Cholesterol management and cooking

Benecol products use plant stanols for cholesterol management, but this old composition table does not establish a current stanol dose. Do not replace prescribed medication or change treatment on your own. These products are not a routine choice during pregnancy or breastfeeding or for young children without professional advice.

The manufacturer recommends the Light variety for spreading and light melting. Do not assume it can replace butter one-for-one in a cake or frying recipe: different water and fat proportions can change the result. Follow the instructions for the product you actually have.