I Can't Believe It's Not Butter! Vegan Spread
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
I Can't Believe It's Not Butter! Vegan Spread is a plant-based butter alternative used for spreading or light sautéing. Its main strength is low sodium, while its main tradeoff is a more formulated profile. Overall, it functions as a flavor-focused addition for those wanting a traditional buttery experience.
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 vegan toast or to add richness to a bowl of steamed vegetables.
Nutrition Overview
The profile consists entirely of fats with no protein or fiber. While the salt content is modest, the calorie density is high, as is typical for oil-based spreads.
Nutrition Facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 60 | Per serving |
| Total Fat | 6g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | — |
| Sodium | 90mg | 4% |
| Total Carbs | 0g | 0% |
| Protein | 0g | — |
Ingredient Analysis
The product is built from a blend of soybean, palm, and palm kernel oils. The addition of soy lecithin and natural flavors creates a highly processed formulation to mimic the texture and taste of dairy butter.
Ingredients
Purified Water, Soybean Oil, Palm and Palm Kernel Oil, Salt, Soy Lecithin, Vinegar, Natural Flavor, Vitamin A Palmitate, Beta Carotene (Color).
