Garlic butter

Common questions

Is Garlic butter healthy?

Garlic butter scores 80/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This garlic butter is primarily composed of natural ingredients like butter, cream, and garlic, which are minimally processed and provide beneficial nutrients.

How processed is Garlic butter?

Garlic butter is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Garlic butter's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Butter, Cream, Garlic 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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Garlic butter

Better Butter
80 Good

Analysis updated June 2026 · How Scout scores

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Beneficial ingredients 6
Harmful ingredients 0
Owned by Promus Equity Partners
Category Butter
Summary

This garlic butter is primarily composed of natural ingredients like butter, cream, and garlic, which are minimally processed and provide beneficial nutrients. However, it is classified as a processed food due to the inclusion of citric acid and spices, which slightly lowers its score. The product lacks harmful additives such as seed oils or artificial flavors, contributing to a relatively high rating within its category.

Key ingredients 8

Butter
Good

Butter provides rich flavor and healthy fats, making it a beneficial ingredient in this product.

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Cream
Good

Cream adds creaminess and essential nutrients, contributing positively to the product's quality.

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Garlic
Good

Garlic offers natural flavor and potential health benefits, making it a positive addition.

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Garlic Powder
Good

Garlic powder provides concentrated garlic flavor and nutrients, supporting the product's savory profile.

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Onion Powder
Good

Onion powder adds flavor and antioxidants, enhancing the overall nutritional value.

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Spices
Good

Whole-food seasonings, antioxidant-bearing.

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Salt
Neutral

Salt enhances flavor but should be consumed in moderation; it is neutral in overall health impact.

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Citric Acid
Neutral

Citric acid acts as a preservative and flavor enhancer, with a neutral effect on health.

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

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