Benecol nutrition: calories, carbs, GI, protein, fiber, fats
Margarine-like spread, BENECOL Light Spread
*all the values are displayed for the amount of 100 grams
Important nutritional characteristics for Benecol
| Calories ⓘ Calories for selected serving | 357 kcal |
| Net Carbs ⓘ Net Carbs = Total Carbohydrates – Fiber – Sugar Alcohols | 6 grams |
| Default serving size ⓘ Serving sizes are mostly taken from FDA's Reference Amounts Customarily Consumed (RACCs) | 1 tablespoon (1 NLEA serving) (14 grams) |
| Acidity (Based on PRAL) ⓘ PRAL (Potential renal acid load) is calculated using a formula. On the PRAL scale the higher the positive value, the more is the acidifying effect on the body. The lower the negative value, the higher the alkalinity of the food. 0 is neutral. | -0 (neutral) |
Fats ⓘHigher in Fats content than 96% of foods
Polyunsaturated fat ⓘHigher in Polyunsaturated fat content than 89% of foods
Vitamin A ⓘHigher in Vitamin A content than 89% of foods
Monounsaturated Fat ⓘHigher in Monounsaturated Fat content than 89% of foods
Sodium ⓘHigher in Sodium content than 87% of foods
Benecol calories (kcal)
| Serving Size | Calories | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Calories in 100 grams | 357 |
Mineral coverage chart
Mineral chart - relative view
Vitamin coverage chart
Vitamin A:
13701IU of 5,000IU
274%
Vitamin E:
112mg of 15mg
744%
Vitamin D:
0µg of 10µg
0%
Vitamin C:
0mg of 90mg
0%
Vitamin B1:
0.04mg of 1mg
3%
Vitamin B2:
0mg of 1mg
0%
Vitamin B3:
0mg of 16mg
0%
Vitamin B5:
0mg of 5mg
0%
Vitamin B6:
0mg of 1mg
0%
Folate:
0µg of 400µg
0%
Vitamin B12:
0µg of 2µg
0%
Choline:
0mg of 550mg
0%
Vitamin K:
170µg of 120µg
141%
Vitamin chart - relative view
Macronutrients chart
Protein:
Daily Value: 0%
0 g of 50 g
0 g (0% of DV )
Fats:
Daily Value: 60%
38.7 g of 65 g
38.7 g (60% of DV )
Carbs:
Daily Value: 2%
5.7 g of 300 g
5.7 g (2% of DV )
Water:
Daily Value: 3%
53.7 g of 2,000 g
53.7 g (3% of DV )
Other:
1.9 g
1.9 g
Fat type information
Saturated Fat:
4.8 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
19 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
12 g
All nutrients for Benecol per 100g
| Nutrient | Value | DV% | In TOP % of foods | Comparison |
| Calories | 357kcal | 18% | 22% |
7.6 times more than Orange
|
| Protein | 0g | 0% | 100% |
N/A
|
| Fats | 39g | 60% | 4% |
1.2 times more than Cheese
|
| Net carbs | 5.7g | N/A | 55% |
9.5 times less than Chocolate
|
| Carbs | 5.7g | 2% | 58% |
4.9 times less than Rice
|
| Magnesium | 1mg | 0% | 97% |
140 times less than Almonds
|
| Calcium | 4mg | 0% | 93% |
31.3 times less than Milk
|
| Potassium | 4mg | 0% | 98% |
36.8 times less than Cucumber
|
| Iron | 0mg | 0% | 100% |
N/A
|
| Copper | 0mg | 0% | 100% |
N/A
|
| Zinc | 0mg | 0% | 100% |
N/A
|
| Phosphorus | 4mg | 1% | 96% |
45.5 times less than Chicken meat
|
| Sodium | 670mg | 29% | 13% |
1.4 times more than White Bread
|
| Vitamin A | 1370µg | 152% | 18% | |
| Vitamin E | 37mg | 248% | 33% |
25.5 times more than Kiwi
|
| Manganese | 0mg | 0% | 100% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.01mg | 1% | 91% |
22.2 times less than Pea raw
|
| Vitamin B2 | 0mg | 0% | 100% |
N/A
|
| Vitamin B3 | 0mg | 0% | 100% |
N/A
|
| Vitamin B6 | 0mg | 0% | 100% |
N/A
|
| Vitamin K | 57µg | 47% | 43% |
1.8 times less than Broccoli
|
| Trans Fat | 2.2g | N/A | 44% |
6.7 times less than Margarine
|
| Saturated Fat | 4.8g | 24% | 26% |
1.2 times less than Beef broiled
|
| Monounsaturated Fat | 19g | N/A | 11% |
1.9 times more than Avocado
|
| Polyunsaturated fat | 12g | N/A | 11% |
3.9 times less than Walnut
|
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A
|
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A
|
| Omega-3 - ALA | 2g | N/A | 78% |
4.6 times less than Canola oil
|
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A
|
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.04g | N/A | 74% | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 9.6g | N/A | 80% |
1.3 times less than Almonds
|
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NUTRITION FACTS LABEL
Nutrition Facts
___servings per container
Serving Size ______________
Serving Size ______________
Amount Per 100g
Calories 357
% Daily Value*
60%
Total Fat
39g
22%
Saturated Fat 4.8g
0
Trans Fat
0g
0
Cholesterol 0mg
29%
Sodium 670mg
1.9%
Total Carbohydrate
5.7g
0
Dietary Fiber
0g
Total Sugars 0g
Includes ? g Added Sugars
Protein
0g
Vitamin D
0mcg
0
Calcium
4mg
0.4%
Iron
0mg
0
Potassium
4mg
0.12%
*
The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Health checks
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Dietary cholesterol is not associated with an increased risk of coronary heart disease in healthy individuals. However, dietary cholesterol is common in foods that are high in harmful saturated fats.
Source
Low in Cholesterol
ⓘ
Trans fat consumption increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality by negatively affecting blood lipid levels.
Source
No Trans Fats
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Saturated fat intake can raise total cholesterol and LDL (low-density lipoprotein) levels, leading to an increased risk of atherosclerosis. Dietary guidelines recommend limiting saturated fats to under 10% of calories a day.
Source
Low in Saturated Fats
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While the consumption of moderate amounts of added sugars is not detrimental to health, an excessive intake can increase the risk of obesity, and therefore, diabetes.
Source
Low in Sugars
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References
All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.