Earth Balance Buttery Spread, Organic, Whipped
Why It Scored This Way
A mixed nutrition profile and more processed formulation give this product some useful qualities, but also meaningful limitations.
- Low Sodium
- Saturated Fat
- Zero Protein
- Zero Fiber
Verdict
Earth Balance Buttery Spread, Organic, Whipped is a plant-based butter alternative designed for spreading and light cooking. Its main strength is the low sodium content, while its main tradeoff is the moderate amount of saturated fat. Overall, it serves as a flavor-enhancing addition to meals rather than a nutrient-dense base.
How to Use This
Best included occasionally, a few times per month, within a balanced diet and in controlled portions. Use it as a topping for warm corn on the cob or spread it on toasted sourdough bread.
Nutrition Overview
The profile is dominated by fat, providing high calorie density with no protein or fiber to balance the energy. While the sodium levels are kept low, the saturated fat content is a primary consideration.
Nutrition Facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 80 | Per serving |
| Total Fat | 9g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 2.5g | 13% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | — |
| Sodium | 100mg | 4% |
| Total Carbs | 0g | 0% |
| Protein | 0g | — |
Ingredient Analysis
This spread is built from a blend of organic palm, soybean, canola, and olive oils. The formulation relies on soy lecithin and natural flavors to achieve its whipped texture and buttery taste, marking it as a highly processed product.
Ingredients
Vegetable Oil Blend (Palm (Organic Ingredients), Soybean (Organic Ingredients), Canola (Organic Ingredients), and Extra Virgin Olive (Organic Ingredients) Oils), Water, Salt, Less than 2% of: Defatted Soy Flour (Organic Ingredients), Natural Flavor, Soy Lecithin (Organic Ingredients), Lactic Acid, Annatto Extract (Color) (Organic Ingredients).
