Benecol Spread

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Benecol Spread

Benecol · 500g

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Nutri-ScoreAverage nutritional quality
4
NOVA groupUltra-processed food
537
kcalPer 100 g / 100 ml
High fatHigh saturated fatLow sugarModerate salt
Barcode
5055940101145
Sold in
United Kingdom

At a glance

Benecol Spread is a product in the category “Light margarines”. It provides 537 kcal (2,200 kJ) per 100 g. It contains 400% more sugar than the median product in its category. It contains 14% less saturated fat than the median product in its category. It contains 144% more salt than the median product in its category. Its ingredient list contains 5 additives: E160a - carotene, 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*
Energy 2,200 kJ / 537 kcal 27%
Fat 59 g 84%
Saturated fat 12 g 60%
Carbohydrates 0.5 g 0%
Sugars 0.5 g 1%
Added sugars 0 g
Protein 0.5 g 1%
Salt 1 g 17%
Vitamin A 800 µg
Vitamin D 7.5 µg
Vitamin E 6.3 mg
Fruits, vegetables & legumes 0 %

*Reference intake of an average adult (8400 kJ / 2000 kcal).

Compared with similar products

Median values of 327 products in the category “Light margarines”.

Energy +11%
This product: 537 kcal Category median: 485 kcal
Sugars +400%
This product: 0.5 g Category median: 0.1 g
Fat +11%
This product: 59 g Category median: 53 g
Saturated fat -14%
This product: 12 g Category median: 14 g
Salt +144%
This product: 1 g Category median: 0.4 g
Protein +400%
This product: 0.5 g Category median: 0.1 g

Ingredients

rapeseed oil, water, plant stanol ester (plant stanols 6.6%), responsibly sourced palm oil, _buttermilk_ powder, salt (1%), emulsifiers (mono and diglycerides of fatty acids, sunflower lecithin), natural flavourings, acidity regulator (citric acid), colour (carotenes), vitamin a, vitamin d3

Allergens

Milk

Additives

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Benecol Spread?

Benecol Spread contains 537 kcal per 100 g.

Is Benecol Spread vegan?

No. The ingredient list of Benecol Spread contains at least one animal-derived ingredient.

Does Benecol Spread contain palm oil?

Possibly: some ingredients of Benecol Spread may be derived from palm oil.

Which additives does Benecol Spread contain?

Benecol Spread contains E160a - carotene, E322 - Lecithins, E322i - Lecithin, E330 - Citric acid, and E471 - Mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids.

Which allergens are in Benecol Spread?

According to Open Food Facts, the label of Benecol Spread lists these allergens: Milk. Always check the package.

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