Butter

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Common questions

Is Butter healthy?

Butter scores 80/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This butter is made from simple ingredients: sweet cream and salt, indicating minimal processing.

How processed is Butter?

Butter is NOVA Group 2: Processed Culinary Ingredients.

Which ingredients drive Butter's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Sweet 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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Butter

Dromona
80 Good

Analysis updated August 2026 · How Scout scores

$2.89 · 16 oz · $0.18 / ounce
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Beneficial ingredients 1
Harmful ingredients 0
Category Butter
Summary

This butter is made from simple ingredients: sweet cream and salt, indicating minimal processing. It is a high-quality product with no harmful additives or seed oils, providing a source of healthy fats. The processing level is low, which supports a high score for ingredient quality and simplicity.

Key ingredients 2

Sweet cream
Good

Sweet cream provides the rich, natural dairy flavor and texture that makes butter desirable, offering beneficial fats and nutrients from high-quality dairy.

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Salt
Neutral

Salt is used to enhance flavor and preserve the butter, but it does not have significant health benefits or risks when consumed in moderation.

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Processing

Group 2 · Culinary ingredients

Processed Culinary Ingredients

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