Earth Balance Buttery Spread, Soy Free
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, Soy Free is a plant-based butter alternative used for baking and general cooking. Its main strength is low sodium, while its main tradeoff is moderate saturated fat. Overall, it serves as a flavor-enhancing fat source for those avoiding soy.
How to Use This
Best included occasionally, a few times per month, within a balanced diet and in controlled portions. Use it to toast sourdough bread or as a rich addition to sautéed vegetables.
Nutrition Overview
The profile is dominated by calorie-dense fats with no significant protein or fiber. While salt levels are kept low, the saturated fat content is the primary nutritional consideration.
Nutrition Facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 100 | Per serving |
| Total Fat | 11g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | — |
| Sodium | 110mg | 5% |
| Total Carbs | 0g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber | 0g | 0% |
| Total Sugars | 0g | — |
| Added Sugars | 0g | 0% |
| Protein | 0g | — |
Ingredient Analysis
This spread is built from a blend of canola, safflower, and flaxseed oils combined with palm oil. The formulation uses pea protein isolate and natural flavors to replicate the texture and taste of traditional butter.
Ingredients
Vegetable Oil Blend (Canola Oil, Safflower Oil, Flaxseed Oil), Palm Oil, Water, Less than 2% of: Salt, Natural Flavor, Pea Protein Isolate, Sunflower Lecithin, Olive Oil, Lactic Acid, Annatto Extract (Color).
