Smart balance, heart right, light buttery spread

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Target diet: Vegan

Smart balance, heart right, light buttery spread · Vegan

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fish, and 1 more.

  • fish
  • Fish (allergen data)

Automated check based on Open Food Facts label data. Not medical advice. Always check the package.

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Deciding ingredient

fish

On the label

Wateroil blendcanolapalm fruitfishand olive oilsplant sterolsemulsifier

What we checked

Animal-derived ingredientsfish, Fish (allergen data)
Open Food Facts analysisMarked non-vegan

This product on every diet

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Nutrition facts (per 100g)

Energy
357 kcal
Fat
35.7 g
Saturated fat
7.1 g
high
Carbohydrates
0 g
Sugars
0 g
low
Protein
0 g
Salt
1.4 g

Per 100 g this product is high in saturated fat, low in sugars. Bands follow the UK front-of-pack guide: sugars high at 22.5 g or more and low at 5 g or less; salt high at 1.5 g or more and low at 0.3 g or less; saturated fat high at 5 g or more and low at 1.5 g or less. This describes the label, it is not dietary advice.

Processing level: NOVA group 4, ultra-processed foods. NOVA classification, from the label data.

Ingredients (original text)

Water, oil blend (canola, palm fruit, fish, and olive oils), plant sterols, contains less than 2% of: salt, vegetable monoglycerides of vegetable fatty acids (emulsifier), pectin, natural and artificial flavors, lactic acid (to protect freshness), beta-carotene (color), vitamin a palmitate, vitamin d, potassium sorbate, calcium disodium edta and tbhq (to preserve freshness).

Detailed analysis: why is Smart balance, heart right, light buttery spread not vegan?

Our analysis indicates that Smart balance, heart right, light buttery spread is likely not suitable for a vegan diet. This is based on the detection of the following ingredients which are generally avoided:

  • fish
  • Fish (allergen data)

The full list of ingredients we analyzed is: Water, oil blend (canola, palm fruit, fish, and olive oils), plant sterols, contains less than 2% of: salt, vegetable monoglycerides of vegetable fatty acids (emulsifier), pectin, natural and artificial flavors, lactic acid (to protect freshness), beta-carotene (color), vitamin a palmitate, vitamin d, potassium sorbate, calcium disodium edta and tbhq (to preserve freshness).. We always advise verifying with the manufacturer for the most accurate and up-to-date information.

Nutritional information

Smart balance, heart right, light buttery spread contains 357 calories per 100g, with 0g of protein, 35.7g of fat, and 0g of carbohydrates.

What should you do?

If you are following a vegan diet, we recommend looking for alternative products that do not contain these restricted ingredients. Many manufacturers now offer vegan-friendly versions of popular products, so be sure to check product labels carefully.

Disclaimer: This analysis is based on ingredient data and should not replace professional medical or nutritional advice. If you have specific dietary restrictions due to health conditions, please consult with a healthcare provider or registered dietitian.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Smart balance, heart right, light buttery spread Vegan?

No, Smart balance, heart right, light buttery spread is generally not Vegan because it contains fish, Fish (allergen data).

Does Smart balance, heart right, light buttery spread contain allergens?

Always check the packaging for the most current allergen information. The ingredients list we analyzed includes: Water, oil blend (canola, palm fruit, fish, and olive oils), plant sterols, contains less than 2% of: salt, vegetable monoglycerides of vegetable fatt...

What are the nutritional facts of Smart balance, heart right, light buttery spread?

Smart balance, heart right, light buttery spread contains 357 calories per 100g, with 0g of protein, 0g of carbohydrates, and 35.7g of fat.

How much sugar is in Smart balance, heart right, light buttery spread?

Smart balance, heart right, light buttery spread lists 0 g of sugar per 100 g, which counts as low in sugar under the UK front-of-pack guide (5 g or less per 100 g).

Is Smart balance, heart right, light buttery spread ultra-processed?

By the NOVA classification in its label data, Smart balance, heart right, light buttery spread is in group 4, ultra-processed foods.

Can I eat Smart balance, heart right, light buttery spread on a Vegan diet?

No, Smart balance, heart right, light buttery spread is not recommended for a Vegan diet due to the presence of restricted ingredients. We recommend looking for Vegan-certified alternatives.