Calories in
margarine-like spread, benecol light spread
357 kcal per 100 g Margarine-like spread, BENECOL Light Spread contains 357 calories per 100 grams, or about 50 calories per tablespoon. Per 100 g it provides 0.0 g protein, 5.7 g carbohydrate and 38.7 g fat.
By calories that splits 6% carbohydrate, 0% protein, 94% fat.
Calories in a typical serving
Per-100 g figures are useful for comparison but nobody eats 100 g of anything on purpose. These are the USDA's own household measures.
| Serving | Grams | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 tablespoon | 14.0 g | 50 | 0.0 g | 0.8 g | 5.4 g |
Full nutrition, per 100 g and per tablespoon
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per tablespoon |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 357 kcal | 50 kcal |
| Protein | 0.0 g | 0.0 g |
| Total fat | 38.7 g | 5.4 g |
| Saturated fat | 4.8 g | 0.7 g |
| Carbohydrate | 5.7 g | 0.8 g |
| Sodium | 670.0 mg | 93.8 mg |
| Potassium | 4.0 mg | 0.6 mg |
| Calcium | 4.0 mg | 0.6 mg |
| Iron | 0.0 mg | 0.0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 1,370.0 µg | 191.8 µg |
| Water | 53.7 g | 7.5 g |
USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy (FDC ID 171035). A dash means the nutrient was not measured for this item, which is not the same as zero.
How margarine-like spread, benecol light spread compares
Among the 55 fats and oils items on this site, margarine-like spread, benecol light spread ranks 48 of 55 by calorie density, against a category average of 762 kcal per 100 g — so it is about 53% less calorie-dense than typical for its group.
It carries 0 g of protein per 100 calories, so it is not a meaningful protein source.
To burn off one tablespoon (50 kcal), a 70 kg adult would walk for roughly 10 minutes — see the walking calculation on our sister site, or pick a different activity. Treat that as a sense of scale rather than a rule: eating and moving are not a simple ledger.
Questions
How many calories are in margarine-like spread, benecol light spread?
Margarine-like spread, BENECOL Light Spread contains 357 calories per 100 g, which works out to about 50 calories per tablespoon. It also provides 0.0 g of protein, 5.7 g of carbohydrate and 38.7 g of fat per 100 g.
What is the macro breakdown of margarine-like spread, benecol light spread?
By calories, margarine-like spread, benecol light spread is roughly 6% carbohydrate, 0% protein and 94% fat. That makes it a predominantly fat-based food.
How long does it take to burn off a tablespoon?
About 10 minutes of ordinary walking for a 70 kg adult (MET 4.0). That is a rough guide for scale, not a prescription — appetite and activity interact in ways a simple subtraction does not capture.
Is this figure exact for the margarine-like spread, benecol light spread I bought?
No. These are USDA reference values, averaged across samples. Real foods vary with variety, ripeness, growing conditions, cut, brand and how they were cooked — 10–20% either way is normal. Use them for planning, not precision.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy — public domain. Full USDA description: "Margarine-like spread, BENECOL Light Spread". General information only — not medical or nutrition advice. Values are averages for a food type and vary by brand, ripeness and preparation.