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Nutritional Profile of Benecol Light Spread (Margarine-like Spread)
We got 51 nutritional values in our nutrition profile for Benecol Light Spread (Margarine-like Spread).
Nutrient content compared to all foods
When comparing its nutrient content to all foods in our tool we find that it ranks great (Top 25) for two nutrients.
These are
- alpha-Tocopherol (Fat-soluble Vitamins)
- 18:3i (Polyunsaturated Fats)
Also, when compared to all foods, it ranks notably well (Top 100) for 18 additional nutrients.
With the highest ranking of them being
- cis-Erucic Acid (22:1 c) (Monounsaturated Fats)
- alpha-Linolenic Acid, ALA (18:3 n-3) (Polyunsaturated Fats)
- gamma-Tocopherol (Fat-soluble Vitamins)
- trans-Polyenoic Fatty Acids (Polyunsaturated Fats)
Nutrient content compared to foods in the same category
A comparison between its nutrient content to foods in the same category (Fats and Oils) shows that it ranks sky-high (Top 10) for 11 nutrients.
Most notable of them being
- Eicosadienoic Acid (20:2 n-6 c,c) (Polyunsaturated Fats)
- Retinol (Fat-soluble Vitamins)
- Vitamin A, RAE (Fat-soluble Vitamins)
- cis-Erucic Acid (22:1 c) (Monounsaturated Fats)
Additionally, a comparison to foods in the same category shows that it ranks notably well (Top 25) for 17 additional nutrients.
With the highest ranking of them being
- Ash (Other)
- delta-Tocopherol (Fat-soluble Vitamins)
- Erucic Acid (22:1) (Monounsaturated Fats)
- Linelaidic Acid (18:2 t) (Polyunsaturated Fats)
You can find these and more nutrient rankings below.
Table of Contents
Nutrient Content Of Benecol Light Spread (Margarine-like Spread)
The nutrient content of food is mainly divided into macro- and micronutrients.
Below you'll first find a macronutrient profile that will give you a sense of how the measured macronutrients compare to each other.
Secondly you'll find a lipid (fat) profile that shows you the content of saturated, mono-, and polyunsaturated fatty acids.
After that you'll find our detailed nutrient profile with all measured nutrients.
Macronutrient profile of Benecol Light Spread (Margarine-like Spread)
Macronutrients are mainly divided into carbohydrates (carbs), lipids (fats), and protein.
In our macronutrient profile we also include water as we think that it gives a more complete picture of how nutrient dense the food is.
Figure 1. Macronutrient profile of Benecol Light Spread (Margarine-like Spread)
Percent of 100 grams of food. Values can differ from nutrient profile below due to rounding.
After the overview this macronutrient profile provided let's dive deeper and take a look at the lipid (fat) profile!
Lipid (fat) profile of Benecol Light Spread (Margarine-like Spread)
Lipids (fats) are a major part of the macronutrients in your food.
Lipids (fats), are divided into saturated and unsaturated fats. The unsaturated fats are then in turn divided into mono-, and polyunsaturated fats.
Here's a lipid (fat) profile to give you a sense of how the content of each type of fat compare to each other.
Figure 2. Lipid (fat) profile of Benecol Light Spread (Margarine-like Spread)
Percent of 100 grams of food. Values can differ from nutrient profile below due to rounding.
And now, let's look at the detailed nutrient profile!
Detailed nutrient profile of Benecol Light Spread (Margarine-like Spread)
Below we list all the nutrients that we have a measurement for. This is where you can find out what micronutrients there are in your food.
All nutrients are grouped together according to their type. Click on a nutrient type to show the individual nutrients. You can find other foods that contain the same nutrient by clicking on it.
If you can't find a specific nutrient, we recommend you go to our complete list of nutrients or try searching for it.
Nutrient Profile: Benecol Light Spread (Margarine-like Spread)
In food category: Fats and Oils
| Carbohydrates (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Carbohydrates, by difference | 5.7 g | 1.6 g | 9 | 1959 |
| Fatty Acids (5) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Fatty Acids, total monounsaturated | 18.9 g | 5.4 g | 117 | 210 |
| Fatty Acids, total polyunsaturated | 11.9 g | 3.4 g | 106 | 210 |
| Fatty Acids, total saturated | 4.8 g | 1.4 g | 143 | 891 |
| Fatty Acids, total trans | 2.2 g | 626.5 mg | 26 | 67 |
| Total Lipid (Fat) | 38.7 g | 11 g | 40 | 212 |
| Saturated Fats (8) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Arachidic Acid (20:0) | 150 mg | 42.5 mg | 44 | 94 |
| Behenic Acid (22:0) | 138 mg | 39.1 mg | 33 | 81 |
| Heptadecanoic Acid (17:0) | 36 mg | 10.2 mg | 30 | 287 |
| Lignoceric Acid (24:0) | 3 mg | 0.9 mg | 33 | 105 |
| Myristic Acid (14:0) | 36 mg | 10.2 mg | 93 | 1114 |
| Palmitic Acid (16:0) | 2.7 g | 776.8 mg | 145 | 818 |
| Pentadecanoic Acid (15:0) | 2 mg | 0.6 mg | 23 | 174 |
| Stearic Acid (18:0) | 1.7 g | 473.4 mg | 131 | 518 |
| Monounsaturated Fats (10) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| cis-Erucic Acid (22:1 c) | 24 mg | 6.8 mg | 5 | 32 |
| Elaidic Acid (18:1 t) | 1.8 g | 521.6 mg | 25 | 53 |
| Erucic Acid (22:1) | 24 mg | 6.8 mg | 14 | 187 |
| Heptadecenoic Acid (17:1) | 41 mg | 11.6 mg | 6 | 149 |
| Oleate (18:1 c) | 16.7 g | 4.7 g | 42 | 76 |
| Oleic Acid (18:1) | 18.5 g | 5.2 g | 106 | 200 |
| Palmitoleate (16:1 c) | 74 mg | 21 mg | 25 | 430 |
| Palmitoleic Acid (16:1) | 74 mg | 21 mg | 67 | 909 |
| Paullinic Acid (20:1) | 269 mg | 76.3 mg | 37 | 226 |
| trans-Monoenoic Fatty Acids | 1.8 g | 521.6 mg | 25 | 54 |
| Polyunsaturated Fats (8) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| 18:3i | 211 mg | 59.8 mg | 19 | 19 |
| alpha-Linolenic Acid, ALA (18:3 n-3) | 2 g | 561.3 mg | 24 | 36 |
| cis-Linoleic Acid (18:2 n-6 c,c) | 9.6 g | 2.7 g | 41 | 77 |
| Eicosadienoic Acid (20:2 n-6 c,c) | 37 mg | 10.5 mg | 3 | 108 |
| Linelaidic Acid (18:2 t) | 167 mg | 47.3 mg | 14 | 53 |
| Linoleic Acid (18:2 n-6) | 9.7 g | 2.8 g | 101 | 224 |
| Linolenic Acid (18:3) | 2.2 g | 620.9 mg | 48 | 81 |
| trans-Polyenoic Fatty Acids | 378 mg | 107.2 mg | 29 | 45 |
| Water-soluble Vitamins (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Thiamin | 12 µg | 3.4 µg | 7 | 872 |
| Fat-soluble Vitamins (9) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| alpha-Tocopherol | 37.2 mg | 10.5 mg | 7 | 15 |
| beta-Tocopherol | 70 µg | 19.8 µg | 22 | 77 |
| delta-Tocopherol | 2.6 mg | 731.4 µg | 13 | 56 |
| Dihydrophylloquinone | 12.3 µg | 3.5 µg | 6 | 50 |
| gamma-Tocopherol | 13.8 mg | 3.9 mg | 19 | 41 |
| Phylloquinone | 56.5 µg | 16 µg | 22 | 423 |
| Retinol | 1.4 mg | 388.4 µg | 3 | 53 |
| Vitamin A, IU | 4.6k IU | 1.3k IU | 6 | 160 |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 1.4 mg | 388.4 µg | 3 | 63 |
| Minerals (5) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Calcium, Ca | 4 mg | 1.1 mg | 22 | 559 |
| Magnesium, Mg | 1 mg | 283.5 µg | 8 | 406 |
| Phosphorus, P | 4 mg | 1.1 mg | 21 | 681 |
| Potassium, K | 4 mg | 1.1 mg | 34 | 899 |
| Sodium, Na | 670 mg | 189.9 mg | 24 | 479 |
| Water (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Water | 53.7 g | 15.2 g | 16 | 1532 |
| Other (3) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Ash | 1.9 g | 527.3 mg | 11 | 474 |
| Kcal (Energy) | 357 kcal | 101.2 kcal | 46 | 331 |
| KJ (Energy) | 1,490 kj | 422.4 kj | 33 | 157 |
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Common Serving Sizes Of Benecol Light Spread (Margarine-like Spread)
Here's some of the different portion/serving sizes to get a sense of the weight.
| Amount / Measurement | Weight in Gr | Weight in Oz |
|---|---|---|
| Tablespoon (1 NLEA Serving) | 14.0 g | 0.5 oz |
40 Similar Fats or Oils
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Similar Fats and Oils 1 - 40
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| Margarine-like Spread | No of Nutrients |
(Fat Free, Liquid, Salted) | 43 |
(Fat Free, Tub, Salted) | 30 |
(Liquid, Salted) | 44 |
(Made With Yogurt, Reduced Calorie, Tub, About 40% Fat, Salted) | 38 |
(Made With Yogurt, Stick, Salted) | 37 |
(Margarine-Butter Blend, Soybean Oil & Butter) | 67 |
(Reduced Calorie, About 20% Fat, Tub, Salted) | 23 |
(Reduced Calorie, About 40% Fat, Stick, Salted) | 46 |
(Reduced Calorie, About 40% Fat, Tub, Salted) | 46 |
(Stick, Salted) | 40 |
(Stick, Unsalted) | 43 |
(Tub, Salted) | 43 |
(Tub, Unsalted) | 43 |
(Vegetable Oil Spread, Fat-Free, Tub) | 45 |
(Vegetable Oil, Tub, 67-70% Fat) | 52 |
(Vegetable-Oil, With Added Vitamin D, Stick/Tub/Bottle, 60% Fat) | 42 |
(Whipped, Tub, Salted) | 44 |
(With Salt, Vegetable Oi, 60% Fat, Stick/Tub/Bottle) | 56 |
(With Salt, Vegetable Oil Spread, 20% Fat) | 26 |
(With Salt, Vegetable Oil Spread, 60% Fat, Stick) | 63 |
(With Salt, Vegetable Oil Spread, 60% Fat, Stick) | 62 |
(With Salt, Vegetable Oil Spread, 60% Fat, Tub) | 74 |
(With Salt, Vegetable Oil Spread, 60% Fat, Tub) | 74 |
(With Salt, Vegetable Oil Spread, Approximately 37% Fat, Unspecified Oils) | 76 |
(With Salt, Vegetable Oil Spread, Fat Free, Liquid) | 46 |
(With Salt, Vegetable Oil-Butter Spread, Reduced Calorie, Tub) | 48 |
(With Salt, Vegetable Oil-Butter Spread, Tub) | 48 |
(With Yogurt, With Salt, 70% Fat, Stick) | 40 |
(With Yogurt, With Salt, Approximately 40% Fat, Tub) | 41 |
(Without Salt, Butter-Margarine Blend, 80% Fat, Stick) | 50 |
(Without Salt, Vegetable Oil Spread, 20% Fat) | 25 |
(Without Salt, Vegetable Oil Spread, 60% Fat, Stick/Tub/Bottle) | 48 |
(Without Salt, Vegetable Oil Spread, 60% Fat, Stick/Tub/Bottle) | 47 |
(Light Buttery Spread) | 55 |
(Omega Plus Spread, With Plant Sterols & Fish Oil) | 64 |
(Regular Buttery Spread With Flax Oil) | 55 |
(Smart Squeeze) | 16 |
(Super Light Without Saturated Fat) | 14 |
| 23 | |
(Vegetable Oil Spread, Stick Or Tub) | 26 |
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