Dairy & eggs · US label
Smart Balance
Original Buttery Spread
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The recorded US ingredient statement lists seed oils and artificial preservatives (2 of the 9 additive groups we check). Confirm the exact formula on your package.
Label checked 2026-10-16. USDA FoodData Central · How we verify labels and scores
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The clean score reads only the ingredient label. Up to 60 points come from the 9 additive groups we check: each group not on the label earns its share, and a group named only in a "may contain" note earns half. Up to 25 points come from an organic claim we have confirmed. Points that do not apply to this kind of food are left out and the rest is scaled to 100.
This product: 7 of 9 groups not on the label. No confirmed organic claim.
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vegetable oil blend (canola, palm, and olive oils)This checks your selected additives in the available ingredient text. It is not a nutrition or safety rating.
Ingredients
Smart Balance Original Buttery Spread
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Ingredients and nutrition come from USDA FoodData Central, Branded Foods (FDC ID 2615110, data date 2023-08-31, release 2026-04-30). These are brand-submitted label records in the public domain (CC0); retrieved 2026-10-16. Check the package for the current label.
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving (14 g, 1 Tbsp (14g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 571 kcal | 80 kcal |
| Total fat | 64.3 g | 9 g |
| Saturated fat | 17.9 g | 2.5 g |
| Sodium | 643 mg | 90 mg |
| Total carbohydrate | 0 g | 0 g |
| Dietary fiber | Unknown | Unknown |
| Total sugars | Unknown | Unknown |
| Added sugars | Unknown | Unknown |
| Sugar alcohols | Unknown | Unknown |
| Protein | 0 g | 0 g |
| Net carbs (carbs − fiber) | Unknown | Unknown |
Our research notes
What to know before you choose this dairy alternatives: butter & cheese
The recorded ingredient label lists 12 ingredients, led by vegetable oil blend, water and contains less than 2% of salt. Worth noting: it lists natural flavors, seed oils and artificial preservatives. For this dairy alternatives: butter & cheese, the comparison that matters most is base and oil blend: read every oil and the nut, soy, oat or other base.
- Worth checkingLists seed oils (vegetable oil blend (canola, palm, and olive oils)).
- Worth checkingLists artificial preservatives (and potassium sorbate).
- Worth checkingLists natural flavors; the specific flavoring ingredients are not disclosed.
- Good to knowOils named on the label: canola oil, palm oil and olive oil.
You may prefer another option if…
- You avoid seed oils: the recorded label lists vegetable oil blend (canola, palm, and olive oils).
- You avoid artificial preservatives: the recorded label lists and potassium sorbate.
- You want every flavoring ingredient disclosed: natural flavors are not itemized.
Compare this against other dairy alternatives: butter & cheese
- Base and oil blend. Read every oil and the nut, soy, oat or other base.
- Use in a recipe. Check suitability for spreading, melting or baking.
- Nutrition for substitution. Compare protein, calcium, sodium and saturated fat when replacing dairy.
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References
- Smart Balance Original Buttery Spread: brand-submitted label record (FDC ID 2615110) USDA FoodData Central
- Saturated fats American Heart Association
- Types of fat Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
- Food allergies and allergen labeling U.S. Food and Drug Administration
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does Smart Balance Original Buttery Spread contain seed oils?
The recorded ingredient statement lists seed oils. Review the full statement for the exact ingredients.
Does Smart Balance Original Buttery Spread contain artificial dyes or MSG?
No listed matches for artificial dyes or MSG were found in the current recorded statement. Confirm the formula against your package; this is not an allergy or safety assessment.
What is the verification standard for this product?
The complete ingredient statement was recorded from the linked product-specific source on 2026-10-16. Evidence expires after 90 days and requires a new source review; viewing this page does not renew it.
What are the ingredients in Smart Balance Original Buttery Spread?
The recorded ingredient statement reads: VEGETABLE OIL BLEND (CANOLA, PALM, AND OLIVE OILS), WATER, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF SALT, PEA PROTEIN, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS, SUNFLOWER LECITHIN, VITAMIN A PALMITATE, BETA-CAROTENE (COLOR), VITAMIN D, MONOGLYCERIDES OF VEGETABLE FATTY ACIDS (EMULSIFIER); AND POTASSIUM SORBATE, LACTIC ACID, CALCIUM DISODIUM EDTA (TO PRESERVE FRESHNESS)
Is Smart Balance Original Buttery Spread healthy?
Its recorded label lists seed oils and artificial preservatives (2 of the 9 additive groups we check). Its clean score is 55 out of 100. That is a label check, not a nutrition rating: sugar, sodium, calories and portion size are separate questions.
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