Earth Balance Buttery Spread, with Olive Oil
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
Verdict
Earth Balance Buttery Spread, with Olive Oil is a plant-based butter alternative used for cooking and topping. Its main strength is the low sodium content, while its main tradeoff is a more formulated profile. Overall, it functions as a flavor-enhancing addition rather than a source of essential nutrients.
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 base for sautéing vegetables in a weeknight skillet meal.
Nutrition Overview
The profile is dominated by fats with no significant protein or fiber. While the salt levels are kept low, the overall nutritional density is minimal.
Nutrition Facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 80 | Per serving |
| Total Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | — |
| Sodium | 75mg | 3% |
| Total Carbs | 0g | 0% |
| Protein | 0g | — |
Ingredient Analysis
The spread is built from a blend of palm, canola, safflower, flax, and olive oils. Additives like sunflower lecithin, lactic acid, and natural flavors are included to achieve the specific creamy texture and buttery taste.
Ingredients
Oil Blend (Palm Fruit, Canola, Safflower, Flax and Extra Virgin Olive Oils), Water, Contains 2% or Less of Salt, Natural Flavor (Plant Derived from Corn), Pea Protein, Sunflower Lecithin, Lactic Acid (Non-Dairy), and Naturally Extracted Annatto (Color).
