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Buttery Spread Roundup

We analyzed 14 products to help you choose the healthiest & safest options.

Finding the perfect Buttery Spread shouldn't feel like a guessing game. At CakeID, we take food transparency seriously. We have analyzed over 14 products in this category, breaking down every ingredient list to uncover hidden additives, excessive sugar levels, and potential allergens.

Whether you are searching for strictly Vegan options, Gluten-Free snacks, or simply want to avoid high-processed foods, our algorithm ranks products based on a comprehensive Health Score. Below is our definitive ranking of the safest and healthiest Buttery Spread you can buy in 2026, sorted by their ingredient purity.

Editor's Quick Picks

Detailed Reviews

Calories
571
Sugar
0g
Shoprite

Plant-based Buttery Spread

Ingredients: expeller-pressed organic oil blend (coconut oil, sustainable ethical palm fruit oil, canola oil, high-oleic sunflower oil, flaxseed oil) water, sea salt, sunflower lecithin, organic natural flavor, tocopherols, organic annatto extract color.

The Good

  • Excellent Health Score
  • Sugar Free

The Bad

  • Ultra Processed
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Calories
714
Sugar
0g
Unknown

Milkadamia buttery spread

Ingredients: macadamia oil blend (coconut oil, canola oil, macadamia nut oil), water, contains 2% or less of: sunflower lecithin, salt, vinegar powder, natural flavors, yeast extract, annatto extract (color),

The Good

  • Excellent Health Score
  • Sugar Free

The Bad

  • Ultra Processed
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Calories
357
Sugar
0g
Pinnacle Foods Group Llc

Buttery spread light omega-

Ingredients: Water, oil blend (canola, palm, flaxseed, fish, soybean, olive oils), less than 2% of salt, natural and artificial flavors, sunflower lecithin, vitamin a palmitate, beta-carotene color, vitamin d) vegetable monoglycerides and sorbitan ester of vegetable fatty acids (emulsifier), potassium sorbate, lactic acid, tbhq and calcium disodium edta (to preserve freshness).

The Good

  • Sugar Free

The Bad

  • Contains Fish
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Calories
643
Sugar
0g
Smart Balance

Buttery spread original with flaxseed oil

Ingredients: Oil blend (canola, palm, olive, and soybean oils), water, less than 2% percent of: salt, pea protein, natural and artificial flavors, sunflower lecithin, lactic acid, vitamin a palmitate, beta carotene (color), vitamin d, monoglycerides of vegetable fatty acids (emulsifier), potassium sorbate, calcium disodium edta (to preserve freshness).

The Good

  • Excellent Health Score
  • Sugar Free

The Bad

  • Ultra Processed
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Calories
714
Sugar
0g
Trader Joe's

Vegan Buttery Spread

Ingredients: OIL BLEND (COCONUT OIL, SUNFLOWER OIL, CANOLA OIL), SHEANUT BUTTER, WATER, SALT, SUNFLOWER LECITHIN, FAVA BEAN PROTEIN, CITRIC ACID (ACIDULANT), NATURAL FLAVORS, BETA CAROTENE (FOR COLOR).

The Good

  • Excellent Health Score
  • Sugar Free

The Bad

  • Ultra Processed
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Calories
667
Sugar
11g
Texas Roadhouse

Honey Cinnamon Whipped Buttery Spread

Ingredients: soybean oil, water, honey, palm oil, palm kernel oil, salt, cinnamon, lecithin (soy), vegetable monoglycerides, pea protein, potassium sorbate and calcium disodium EDTA (to protect quality), citric acid, natural flavors, vitamin A palmitate, beta carotene (color)

The Good

  • Convenient Snack

The Bad

  • Ultra Processed
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Calories
6690
Sugar
0g
Smart Balance

Organic Whipped Buttery Spread

Ingredients: OIL BLEND (PALM FRUIT*, SOYBEAN*, CANOLA* AND OLIVE* OILS), WATER, SALT, NATURAL FLAVOR*, CRUSHED SOY BEANS*, SOY LECITHIN*, LACTIC ACID (NON-DAIRY), AND NATURALLY EXTRACTED ANNATTO* (COLOR).

The Good

  • Excellent Health Score
  • Sugar Free

The Bad

  • Ultra Processed
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Calories
727
Sugar
0g
Earth Balance

Buttery Spread With A Hint Of Olive Oil

Ingredients: Oil blend (palm fruit, canola, safflower, flax and extra virgin olive oils), water, contains 2% or less of salt, natural flavor, pea protein, sunflower lecithin, lactic acid (non-dairy), and naturally extracted annatto (color).

The Good

  • Excellent Health Score
  • Sugar Free

The Bad

  • Ultra Processed
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Calories
571
Sugar
0g
Trader Joe's

organic buttery plant based spread

Ingredients: organic oil blend (organic coconut oil, organic palm fruit oil, organic canola oil, organic high-oleic sunflower oil, organic flaxseed oil), water, sea salt, sunflower lecithin powder, organic natural flavor, mixed tocopherols, organic annatto extract (color)

The Good

  • Excellent Health Score
  • Sugar Free

The Bad

  • Ultra Processed
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Calories
571
Sugar
0g
Melt, Melt Organic

Rich & Creamy Buttery Spread

Ingredients: Expeller-pressed Organic Oil Blend (Coconut, Sustainable Ethical Palm Fruit, Canola, of cholesterol, vitamin D Plavor, Tocopherols, Organic Annatto Extract Color. No artificial colors or flavors. *Fair Trade Certified by Fair Trade USA, Over 20% of product Rainforest Alliance Certified ingredient Prosperity Organic Foods, Inc. Boise, ID 83702 meltorganic.com Certified Organic by QAI FAIR TE CERTIF

The Good

  • Excellent Health Score
  • Sugar Free

The Bad

  • Ultra Processed
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Calories
727
Sugar
0g
Earth Balance

Organic Whipped Buttery Spread

Ingredients: oil blend (palm oil*, soybean oil*, canola oil*, and olive* oil), water, salt, less than 2% of natural flavor* , crushed soybeans*, soy lecithin*, lactic acid (non-dairy), and naturally extracted annatto* (color),

The Good

  • Excellent Health Score
  • Sugar Free

The Bad

  • Ultra Processed
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Calories
545
Sugar
0g
SMART BALANCE

WHIPPED BUTTERY SPREAD

Ingredients: vegetable oil blend (canola, palm, extra virgin olive, and flaxseed oils), water, less than 2 percent 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, tbhq and calcium disodium edta (to protect freshness),

The Good

  • Excellent Health Score
  • Sugar Free

The Bad

  • Contains TBHQ (Tertiary Butylhydroquinone)
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Calories
571
Sugar
0g
SMART BALANCE

BUTTERY SPREAD

Ingredients: 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 PROTECT FRESHNESS).

The Good

  • Excellent Health Score
  • Sugar Free

The Bad

  • Ultra Processed
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Calories
714
Sugar
0g
Earth Balance

Soy Free Buttery Spread

Ingredients: vegetable oil blend (canola, stafflower and flax oils)fruit, safflower, flax, and olive oils), water, contains less than 2% of salt, natural flavor*, pea protein, sunflower lecithin, lactic acid (non-dairy), and naturally extracted annatto (color),

The Good

  • Excellent Health Score
  • Sugar Free

The Bad

  • Ultra Processed
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Frequently Asked Questions

Are products in the Buttery Spread category always vegan?+
Not necessarily. We analyzed over 14 products in the Buttery Spread category on CakeID. While some are plant-based, many contain hidden animal ingredients like milk powder, whey, or gelatin. Always check the "Is Vegan" status on our product pages.
How does CakeID rank the best Buttery Spread?+
We rank Buttery Spread based on their nutritional value, ingredient cleanliness (fewer additives), and vegan compatibility. Products with lower sugar and simpler ingredients rank higher.
Can I find low-calorie Buttery Spread here?+
Yes! Our list highlights the nutritional details of each product. Look for the "Calories" badge on the product cards above to find low-calorie options.