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Smart Balance Spreadable Butter
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Smart Balance Spreadable Butter

Chobani
21.20 oz
Available at Foodtown
110
Calories
11g
Protein
14g
Sugars
50mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
36
Ingredients

What You Should Know

This 21.20 oz Chobani spreadable item reads like a hybrid between a fruit-on-the-bottom yogurt and a creamy breakfast spread. You would typically find it in the refrigerated dairy aisle, shelved near yogurt tubs, refrigerated cream cheeses and other spreadable butters and margarine alternatives, often alongside specialty cultured spreads and parfait-style containers. It fits morning routines and quick snacks — shoppers grab it on weekend brunch runs, busy school-morning carts, or as a portable option for desk lunches and post-workout refueling. Chobani positions itself as a modern, health-focused brand known for cultured dairy and live cultures; marketing leans into probiotic benefits, simple ingredients language, and approachable everyday wellness aimed at millennials and parents who want perceived nutrition without fuss. On the label expect health-halo cues: prominent live-and-active culture statements, the use of 'natural flavors', and fruit imagery; there is no explicit organic certification listed. The ingredient list includes added cane sugar and texturizers like guar gum and locust bean gum, so while it markets cultured dairy and fruit, some industrial processing aids are present. Sensory experience is mildly tangy and pleasantly peach-forward, with a smooth, spreadable, slightly gelatinous body from pectin and gums; spooning it onto toast or swirling it into oatmeal is common. Packaging is a wide plastic tub with a peel lid, encouraging communal use or portioning into bowls. The ritual is quick and casual: scoop, spread, or stir, making it a weekday staple for those who want a fruit-accented dairy spread that feels both familiar and convenience-driven.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1
Servings per Container: 4
Calories110
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Cholesterol5mg2%
Sodium50mg2%
Total Carbohydrate15g5%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars14g
Added Sugars9g18%
Protein11g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

Cultured, Nonfat, Milk,, Peaches,, Cane, Sugar,, Water,, Fruit, Pectin,, Natural, Flavors,, Guar, Gum,, Lemon, Juice, Concentrate,, Locust, Bean, Gum., 6, Live, and, Active, Cultures:, S., Thermophilus,, L., Bulgaricus,, L., Acidophilus,, Bifidus,, L., Casei,, and, L,, Rhamnosus..

Dietary Labels

This product is not vegan, is gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Contains added sugars, multiple texturizers (guar gum, locust bean gum), and natural flavors, which are typical markers of ultra-processed formulations despite having cultured milk and fruit.

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Common Questions about Smart Balance Spreadable Butter

The term 'healthy' can be a bit subjective, depending on your dietary goals. Smart Balance is relatively high in protein and contains live cultures that can be beneficial for gut health. However, with 14 grams of sugar per serving, it's definitely not the best option if you're watching your sugar intake. So, it’s all about balance!

Perfect For

weekend-brunch
back-to-school
post-workout

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