Smart Balance Buttery Spreads confuse many dairy-free consumers, and for good reason. This brand has twisted and turned more times over the years than I can count. Early on, a company called GFA Brands produced Earth Balance and Smart Balance. Yes, they are made by the same company, and reportedly in the same facility. GFA was eventually bought by Boulder Brands, which has since been swallowed up by Conagra Foods.
The Earth Balance line of products has been dairy-free all along, but many of the Smart Balance products started out with dairy. They made a light version without dairy, and later added a specifically dairy-free Smart Balance Buttery Spread. Then one day, Smart Balance, as a brand, went completely dairy-free and plant-based. For a while, their packaging even said “dairy free butter” on the front. Some of their old customers weren’t happy about this, so they have since added a dairy “Butter Blend” line of products back into their mix.
So now, all of the Smart Balance Buttery Spreads are dairy-free, but they do have a dairy butter blend line of spreads. Whew! Fortunately, the two lines look quite different. The butter blends are small oval containers, while the buttery spreads are full-size, square-ish tubs. They did remove “dairy free butter” from the buttery spread packaging, but I’m guessing it was just to avoid potential dairy lawsuit issues about using the term “butter.” There wasn’t any other change to that product line, and they are still dairy free.
Smart Balance Buttery Spreads Really are Dairy-Free and Plant-Based
Here are full details on all of the current dairy-free and vegan buttery spreads from this brand. Please do leave your own unbiased rating and review below if you buy and try any of them, and be sure to mention which one(s) you use!
Original
Ingredients: vegetable oil blend (canola, palm, and olive oils), water, contains less than 2% of salt, pea protein, natural and artificial flavors, sunflower lecithin, vitamin a palmitate, beta-carotene (color), vitamin d, monoglycerides of vegetable fatty acids (emulsifier); and potassium sorbate, lactic acid, calcium disodium edta (to preserve freshness).
Nutrition (per tablespoon): 80 calories, 9g fat, 0g carbs, 0g fiber, 0g sugars (includes 0g added sugars), 0g protein.*
Organic
Nutrition (per tablespoon): 80 calories, 9g fat, 0g carbs, 0g fiber, 0g sugars (includes 0g added sugars), 0g protein.*
Omega 3 (not vegan)
Nutrition (per tablespoon): 80 calories, 9g fat, 0g carbs, 0g fiber, 0g sugars (includes 0g added sugars), 0g protein.*
Low Sodium Whipped
Nutrition (per tablespoon): 70 calories, 8g fat, 0g carbs, 0g fiber, 0g sugars (includes 0g added sugars), 0g protein.*
with Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Nutrition (per tablespoon): 60 calories, 7g fat, 0g carbs, 0g fiber, 0g sugars (includes 0g added sugars), 0g protein.*
Light with Flaxseed Oil
Nutrition (per tablespoon): 50 calories, 5g fat, 0g carbs, 0g fiber, 0g sugars (includes 0g added sugars), 0g protein.*
Light Omega 3 (not vegan)
Nutrition (per tablespoon): 50 calories, 5g fat, 0g carbs, 0g fiber, 0g sugars (includes 0g added sugars), 0g protein.*
Light with Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Nutrition (per tablespoon): 50 calories, 5g fat, 0g carbs, 0g fiber, 0g sugars (includes 0g added sugars), 0g protein.*
More Facts on Smart Balance Buttery Spreads
Price: $2.99 to $3.99 per 13- to 15-ounce tub; select varieties are available in larger sizes.
Availability: Smart Balance Buttery Spreads is sold at mainstream grocers throughout the U.S., like Walmart, Kroger stores, Albertsons stores, and more. Look for them refrigerated in the butter section.
Certifications: Smart Balance Buttery Spreads are Certified Kosher Pareve. The Organic variety is Certified Organic.
Dietary Notes: By ingredients, Smart Balance Buttery Spreads are dairy-free / non-dairy, egg-free, gluten-free, nut-free, peanut-free, and keto-friendly. Select varieties are soy-free, vegan, and/or vegetarian.*
For More Product Information: Visit the Smart Balance website at www.smartbalance.com.
*Always read the ingredient and nutrition statement prior to consumption. Ingredients, processes, and labeling are subject to change at any time for any company or product. Contact the company to discuss their manufacturing processes if potential allergen cross-contamination is an issue for you. No food product can be guaranteed “safe” for every individual’s needs. You should never rely on ingredient and allergen statements alone if dealing with a severe food allergy.
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Love it
I use the olive oil spread and cook with it. I love the flavor and texture. Took me several years to find and realize it was dairy free.
Try it you will love it.
I never knew that about all of the butters
I never knew that about all of the butters i use. I use them and really like them. Its a life change for me and my family. Thank you for this great over view of them all.
