Common questions

Is Sweet cream butter healthy?

Sweet cream butter scores 80/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This sweet cream butter is made from pasteurized cream and salt, which are simple and high-quality ingredients.

How processed is Sweet cream butter?

Sweet cream butter is NOVA Group 2: Processed Culinary Ingredients.

Which ingredients drive Sweet cream butter's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Pasteurized Cream counts in its favor. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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Sweet cream butter

Name: Sweet cream butter
Brand: Publix

Publix

Good

Analysis updated June 2026 · How Scout scores

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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 1

Harmful ingredients 0

Owned by Publix

Category Butter

Summary

This sweet cream butter is made from pasteurized cream and salt, which are simple and high-quality ingredients. The product is minimally processed, retaining the nutritional benefits of healthy fats and fat-soluble vitamins. The absence of harmful additives or seed oils contributes to its high rating, although it is slightly processed compared to raw butter.

Key ingredients 2

Pasteurized Cream

Very Good

Pasteurized cream is a natural dairy product that provides rich flavor and essential fats, making it a wholesome ingredient in butter.

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Salt

Neutral

Salt enhances flavor and preserves the butter, but is used in moderation to avoid excessive sodium intake.

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Processing

Group 2 · Culinary ingredients

Processed Culinary Ingredients

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