Margarine-like spread, BENECOL Light Spread
* The % Daily Value 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.
Macronutrients
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| Nutrient | Amount | % DV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.0 MG | 1% | |
| Riboflavin | 0 MG | 0% | |
| Niacin | 0 MG | 0% | |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0 MG | 0% | |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 1,370 UG | 152% | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 37.2 MG | 248% | |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 56.5 UG | 47% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium, Ca | 4 MG | 0% | |
| Iron, Fe | 0 MG | 0% | |
| Magnesium, Mg | 1 MG | 0% | |
| Phosphorus, P | 4 MG | 0% | |
| Potassium, K | 4 MG | 0% | |
| Sodium, Na | 670 MG | 29% | |
| Zinc, Zn | 0 MG | 0% | |
| Copper, Cu | 0 MG | 0% | |
| Manganese, Mn | 0 MG | 0% |
Nutrition Highlights
- Good source of Sodium, Na (29% DV).
- Rich source of Vitamin A, RAE (152% of Daily Value per 100g).
- Rich source of Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) (248% of Daily Value per 100g).
- Good source of Vitamin K (phylloquinone) (47% DV).
About Margarine-like spread, BENECOL Light Spread
Benecol Light Spread is built around plant stanol esters, compounds that have been shown in clinical research to reduce LDL cholesterol absorption in the gut. The fat content is still substantial, though lighter than butter or regular margarine, and carbs are minimal. It's designed to be used daily as a functional food rather than simply as a fat source, and the brand markets it specifically to people managing their cholesterol through diet.
Dietary Information
Notable micronutrients in Margarine-like spread, BENECOL Light Spread include Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) (248% DV) , Vitamin A, RAE (152% DV) , Vitamin K (phylloquinone) (47% DV) , and Sodium, Na (29% DV). These nutrients play important roles in maintaining overall health and supporting essential bodily functions.
Calorie Breakdown
At 357 calories per 100 grams, Margarine-like spread, BENECOL Light Spread gets 0% of its calories from protein, 6% from carbohydrates, and 98% from fat. This is energy-dense, similar to nuts, oils, and concentrated foods.
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