Earth Balance Buttery Sticks, Vegan
Why It Scored This Way
A mixed nutrition profile and more processed formulation give this product some useful qualities, but also meaningful limitations.
- Sodium
- Saturated Fat
- Protein
Verdict
Earth Balance Buttery Sticks, Vegan are plant-based butter alternatives designed for baking and cooking. Their main strength is low sodium, while their main tradeoff is moderate saturated fat. Overall, this is a functional substitute for traditional dairy butter in recipes.
How to Use This
Best included occasionally, a few times per month, within a balanced diet and in controlled portions. Use it for sautéing vegetables or as a base for vegan baking recipes like cookies and cakes.
Nutrition Overview
The profile is dominated by fat, providing high calorie density with no protein or fiber. While sodium levels are kept low, the saturated fat content is a primary consideration.
Nutrition Facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 100 | Per serving |
| Total Fat | 11g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 3.5g | 18% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | — |
| Sodium | 110mg | 5% |
| Total Carbs | 0g | 0% |
| Protein | 0g | — |
Ingredient Analysis
The product is built from a blend of palm and canola oils, with olive oil and salt added for flavor. The formulation relies on pea protein isolate and natural flavors to mimic the characteristics of dairy butter.
Ingredients
Vegetable Oil Blend (Palm Oil, Canola Oil), Water, Less than 2% of: Olive Oil, Salt, Natural Flavor, Pea Protein Isolate, Sunflower Lecithin, Lactic Acid, Annatto Extract (Color).
