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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 primarily composed of milkfat, water, salt, and milk solids, 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, Milkfat, Milk solids 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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Analysis updated July 2026 · How Scout scores

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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 2
Harmful ingredients 0
Owned by Services Group of America
Category Butter
Summary

This butter is primarily composed of milkfat, water, salt, and milk solids, which are minimally processed ingredients. It provides essential saturated fats and fat-soluble vitamins, contributing to its nutritional value. The product's simple ingredient list and low processing level make it a healthy choice within its category.

Key ingredients 4

Milkfat
Good

Milkfat provides natural fats essential for energy and flavor, making it a beneficial component of butter.

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Milk solids
Good

Milk solids contain proteins and nutrients that add richness and nutritional value to butter.

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Water
Neutral

Water is a neutral ingredient that helps in the processing and texture of butter without adding health concerns.

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Salt
Neutral

Standard formulation ingredient — neither beneficial nor harmful at typical use.

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Processing

Group 2 · Culinary ingredients

Processed Culinary Ingredients

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