Country Crock Dairy Free Vegan Plant Butter with Olive Oil Sticks
Why It Scored This Way
Weak nutritional value, significant processing, or both make this product less supportive of a health-focused diet.
- Low Sodium
- Zero Added Sugar
- Saturated Fat
Verdict
Country Crock Dairy Free Vegan Plant Butter with Olive Oil Sticks is a plant-based butter alternative designed for baking and sautéing. Its main strength is the low sodium content, while its main tradeoff is the moderate amount of saturated fat. Overall, it serves as a functional substitute for traditional butter in recipes.
How to Use This
Best kept to limited use within a balanced diet, in controlled portions and not as a routine choice. Use it for sautéing vegetables or as a spread on toasted sourdough bread.
Nutrition Overview
The profile is dominated by calorie density and saturated fat, which is typical for plant-based butter sticks. It remains relatively low in sodium compared to many similar spreads.
Nutrition Facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 100 | Per serving |
| Total Fat | 11g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | — |
| Sodium | 110mg | 5% |
| Total Carbs | 0g | 0% |
| Protein | 0g | — |
Ingredient Analysis
This product is built from a blend of palm fruit, palm kernel, canola, and olive oils. The formulation is highly processed, utilizing soy lecithin and natural flavors to achieve a consistent texture and taste.
Ingredients
Blend of Plant-based Oils (Palm Fruit, Palm Kernel, Canola and Olive Oil), Water, Salt, Pea Protein, Soy Lecithin, Citric Acid, Vitamin A Palmitate, Natural Flavor, Beta Carotene (Color).
