Smart Balance, Buttery Spread
Processing Score
9.5Ultra-Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
1.5/10Poor
The processing score reflects 17 ingredients, including artificial flavoring, preservatives and emulsifiers or gums. The nutrition score reflects high saturated fat and total fat.
Nutrition Highlights
Little Or No Cholesterol Listed
Nutrient Alerts
High FatHigh Saturated Fat
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
033776011543
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size14 g
Amount per serving
Calories
50
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5g
6%
Saturated Fat 1.5g
8%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 80mg
3%
Total Carbohydrate 0g
0%
Dietary Fiber N/A
Total Sugars N/A
Protein 0g
Vitamin D 79.9mcg
400%
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Ingredients
10 listed · 4 flagged for reviewWATER, OIL BLEND (CANOLA, PALM, FLAXSEED, FISH, SOYBEAN, OLIVE OILS), LESS THAN 2% OF SALT, SUNFLOWER LECITHIN, VITAMIN A PALMITATE, BETA-CAROTENE COLOR, VITAMIN D)VEGETABLE MONOGLYCERIDES AND SORBITAN ESTER OF VEGETABLE FATTY ACIDS, POTASSIUM SORBATE, LACTIC ACID, TBHQ AND CALCIUM DISODIUM EDTA.
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What These Ingredients Tell Us
We group Smart Balance, Buttery Spread's ingredients into ingredient categories and note how each relates to food processing. The notes below describe the category, not this specific product's formulation.
- Chemical PreservativesStrong UPF marker
In this product: Potassium Sorbate.
Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
- Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator
In this product: Oil Blend (Canola, Palm, Flaxseed, Fish, Soybean, Olive Oils).
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Less Than 2% Of Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- Synthetic VitaminsProcessing indicator
In this product: Vitamin A Palmitate, Vitamin D Vegetable Monoglycerides And Sorbitan Ester Of Vegetable Fatty Acids.
Fortification often compensates for processing losses.
- Natural ColorsProcessing indicator
In this product: Beta-Carotene Color.
Natural sources but still indicate processing.
- Food AcidsProcessing indicator
In this product: Lactic Acid.
Common in both traditional and industrial foods.
- MineralsProcessing indicator
In this product: Tbhq And Calcium Disodium Edta.
Added minerals often compensate for processing.
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