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Unsalted Butter, 8 OZ
dairy-eggs/butter-margarine
📊 NOVA 2🌾 Gluten-Free✨ Seed Oil Free

Unsalted Butter, 8 OZ

VITAL FARMS
Available at Whole Foods
110
Calories
0g
Protein
0.99g
Sugars
0mg
Sodium
3
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You'd find this 8 oz unsalted butter in the dairy aisle or on a weekend breakfast table—perfect for spreading on toast, finishing sauces, or baking. It gives a nostalgic, indulgent and wholesome vibe: simple, comforting, and a little luxurious. The single ingredient (pasteurized cream) and minimal processing (pasteurization and churning) create its smooth, spreadable texture and point to a low NOVA level rather than an ultraprocessed product.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 serving
Servings per Container: 16
Calories110
% Daily Value*
Total Fat12g15%
Saturated Fat8g40%
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol31mg10%
Sodium0mg0%
Total Carbohydrate0g0%
Total Sugars0.99g
Protein0g
* 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

PASTEURIZED, CREAM, (MILK).

Dietary Labels

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

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:2 / 4

Processed Ingredients

Why this score?

Made from a single ingredient (pasteurized cream) with simple processing (churning, pasteurization) and no additives, butter is classified as a processed culinary ingredient (NOVA 2) rather than an ultraprocessed food.

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Common Questions about Unsalted Butter, 8 OZ

Well, 'healthy' can be a bit subjective, right? This unsalted butter is made from just pasteurized cream, which means it’s a simple ingredient without any added junk. But keep in mind, it’s calorie-dense and high in saturated fat, so moderation is key, especially if you’re watching your heart health.

Perfect For

weekend-brunch
holiday-baking
meal-prep-sunday

Vibe:

nostalgicindulgentwholesome
$4.99
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