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Light
Light by Benecol provides 330 kcal per 100 g, with 0 g of sugars and 0 g of protein. That is 100% less sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is C and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Light margarines category and comes in a 500g pack. Contains: milk.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 1 portion (10 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 330 kcal | 33 kcal | 437 −24% | |
| Total fat | 35 g | 3.5 g | 4% | 48.2 −27% |
| Saturated fat | 5 g | 0.5 g | 3% | 13.3 −62% |
| Carbohydrates | 5 g | 0.5 g | 0% | 0.8 +494% |
| Total sugars | 0 g | 0 g | 0.3 −100% | |
| Added sugars | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 0 −100% |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 0.2 −100% |
| Protein | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 0.4 −100% |
| Salt | 0.8 g | 0.1 g | 0.8 |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 459 Light margarines products on Foodmetria.
Compared with other light margarines
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
Water, Rapeseed oil. Plant stanol ester (plant stanols 6.6g/100g),Palm oil, modified starch, salt, Whey powder, Emulsifiers (mono and diglycerides of fatty acids, lecithin), Natural flavourings, Citric acid, potassium sorbate, Colour (carotenes). Vitamin A. Vitamin D3.
- Allergens
- Milk
Additives 7
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Quantity
- 500g
- Serving size
- 1 portion (10 g)
- Labels & certifications
- SustainableSustainable Palm OilRoundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil
- Sold in
- United Kingdom
- Barcode
- 5055940101169
Prices reported by shoppers
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Light?
Light contains 330 kcal per 100 g and about 33 kcal per serving (1 portion (10 g)).
How much sugar is in Light?
Light has 0 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered low by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Light healthy?
It has a Nutri-Score of C (A is best, E is worst); it is in NOVA group 4 — ultra-processed food. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.
Is Light vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.
What allergens does Light contain?
According to the label data it contains: Milk. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated June 5, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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