Benecol spread (light) nutrition facts
Per 1 tbsp · 14 g
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein0g0% of calories
- Carbs0.8g6% of calories
- Fat5.4g94% of calories
- ✓ Keto-friendly
- ✓ Low saturated fat
- ✓ Low sodium
- ✓ Cholesterol free
At a glance
One serving of Benecol spread (light) (1 tbsp, 14 g) has 50 calories, with 0 g of protein, 0.8 g of carbohydrates and 5.4 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (94% of calories). It is high in Vitamin A (21% DV) and Vitamin E (35% DV).
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Vitamin A21%
- Vitamin E35%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
Nothing notable
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
Nothing notable
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 tbsp (14 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 192 μg | 21% |
| Vitamin E | 5 mg | 35% |
| Vitamin K | 8 μg | 7% |
| Thiamine | 0 mg | 0% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0 mg | 0% |
| Niacin | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0 mg | 0% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 1 mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0 mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 1 mg | 0% |
| Magnesium | 0.1 mg | 0% |
| Phosphorus | 1 mg | 0% |
| Zinc | 0 mg | 0% |
| Copper | 0 mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0 mg | 0% |
Full breakdown · 9 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0.3 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 3 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 2 g | — |
| Retinol | 192 μg | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0.3 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 1 g | — |
How it compares
Calories per 100 g, so different serving sizes compare fairly.
- Smart Balance Buttery Spread, Original571
- Smart Balance Extra Virgin Olive Oil Buttery Spread545
- Benecol spread (light)357
- Smart Balance buttery spread (light)337
- I Can't Believe It's Not Butter! Vegetable Oil Spread250
- Country Crock Light Vegetable Oil Spread250
- Country Crock Vegetable Oil Spread, Light250
Similar foods
47 calSmart Balance buttery spread (light)1 tbsp−3 cal
35 calI Can't Believe It's Not Butter! Vegetable Oil Spread1 tbsp−15 cal
60 calSmart Balance Extra Virgin Olive Oil Buttery Spread1 tbsp+10 cal
80 calSmart Balance Buttery Spread, Original1 tbsp+30 cal
35 calCountry Crock Light Vegetable Oil Spread1 tbsp−15 cal
35 calCountry Crock Vegetable Oil Spread, Light1 tbsp−15 cal
Burning 50 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 9minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 6minCycling (moderate)
- 4minRunning (6 mph)
- 7minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Benecol spread (light)?
One serving of Benecol spread (light) (1 tbsp) has 50 calories, which works out to 357 calories per 100 g. That is about 2.5% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Benecol spread (light) high in protein?
Not especially. It has 0 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 0% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.
Is Benecol spread (light) keto-friendly?
It can fit a ketogenic diet: 1 g of net carbs per serving, with carbs making up 6% of calories.
How much sodium is in Benecol spread (light)?
94 mg per serving, which meets the FDA definition of low sodium (140 mg or less).
