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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 cream, milk, and salt, which are minimally processed ingredients.

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, Cream, Milk count in its favor. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 2
Harmful ingredients 0
Category Butter
Summary

This butter is made from cream, milk, and salt, which are minimally processed ingredients. The product is primarily composed of cream, a beneficial ingredient that provides healthy fats and fat-soluble vitamins. The simple ingredient list and low level of processing contribute to its high score, although it is not raw or cultured like the best in category.

Key ingredients 3

Cream
Good

Cream is a dairy product rich in fats and provides a creamy texture to butter. It is minimally processed, retaining most of its natural nutrients. High-quality cream can be a source of fat-soluble vitamins like A, D, E, and K.

Benefits

Provides essential fat-soluble vitamins and contributes to the rich flavor and texture of butter.

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Milk
Good

Whole dairy ingredient.

Benefits

Provides calcium and other essential nutrients, contributing to the overall nutritional value of butter.

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Salt
Neutral

Salt is used to enhance the flavor of butter and acts as a preservative. It is a common culinary ingredient with no significant processing involved. While it adds flavor, excessive consumption of salt can lead to health issues.

Risks

Excessive consumption of salt can lead to high blood pressure and other cardiovascular issues.

Benefits

Enhances flavor and acts as a natural preservative in butter.

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Processing

Group 2 · Culinary ingredients

Processed Culinary Ingredients

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