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Benecol
Benecol · 500g
- Barcode
5055940101121- Category
- Light margarines
- Serving size
- 10g
- Sold in
- United Kingdom
At a glance
Benecol is a product in the category “Light margarines”. It provides 499 kcal (2,052 kJ) per 100 g. One serving of 10g contains about 50 kcal, or 2% of an adult's daily energy reference intake. It contains 500% more sugar than the median product in its category. It contains 29% less saturated fat than the median product in its category. It contains 95% more salt than the median product in its category. Its ingredient list contains 6 additives: E160a - carotene, E202 - Potassium sorbate, E322 - Lecithins, E322i - Lecithin, E330 - Citric acid, and E471 - Mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids. It is sold in United Kingdom.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrition facts | Per 100 g / 100 ml | % RI* | Per serving (10g) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | 2,052 kJ / 499 kcal | 25% | 205 kJ / 50 kcal |
| Fat | 55 g | 79% | 5.5 g |
| Saturated fat | 10 g | 50% | 1 g |
| Carbohydrates | 0.6 g | 0% | 0.06 g |
| Sugars | 0.6 g | 1% | 0.06 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g | 0 g | |
| Protein | 0.5 g | 1% | 0.05 g |
| Salt | 0.8 g | 13% | 0.08 g |
| Vitamin A | 900 µg | 90 µg | |
| Vitamin D | 7.5 µg | 0.75 µg | |
| Vitamin E | 5.8 mg | 0.58 mg | |
| Fruits, vegetables & legumes | 11 % |
*Reference intake of an average adult (8400 kJ / 2000 kcal).
Compared with similar products
Median values of 327 products in the category “Light margarines”.
Ingredients
Water, Rapeseed oil, Olive oil (11%), Plant stanol ester (plant stanols 6.6g/100g), Responsibly sourced palm oil, Buttermilk powder, Salt (0.8%), Emulsifiers (mono and diglycerides of fatty acids, sunflower lecithin), Natural flavouring, Preservative (potassium sorbate), Acidity regulator (citric acid), Colour (carotenes), Vitamin A, Vitamin D3.
Allergens
Additives
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Benecol?
Benecol contains 499 kcal per 100 g, which is about 50 kcal per serving of 10g.
Is Benecol vegan?
No. The ingredient list of Benecol contains at least one animal-derived ingredient.
Does Benecol contain palm oil?
Possibly: some ingredients of Benecol may be derived from palm oil.
Which additives does Benecol contain?
Benecol contains E160a - carotene, E202 - Potassium sorbate, E322 - Lecithins, E322i - Lecithin, E330 - Citric acid, and E471 - Mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids.
Which allergens are in Benecol?
According to Open Food Facts, the label of Benecol lists these allergens: Milk. Always check the package.
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