Vegan Butter Nutrition Benefits and Facts

Nutritional summary

Vegan butter typically contributes fewer calories from saturated fat than dairy butter, which aligns with dietary patterns linked to improved cardiovascular health and lower blood pressure .
Many vegan spreads are formulated with oils like canola, which provide alpha-linolenic acid (an essential omega-3 fatty acid that the body can convert into EPA and DHA) .
While vegan diets are generally associated with lower body weight and improved blood sugar management, some processed plant-based alternatives can be significantly higher in sodium than traditional versions .
The health impact of vegan butter often depends on what it replaces; substituting plant-based fats for red meat or high-fat dairy is consistently linked to better long-term health outcomes .

Interesting fact

The first commercial plant-based spreads were developed in the 19th century as a response to butter shortages, though modern versions now use sophisticated emulsification to achieve a texture nearly identical to animal-derived butter.

Standout nutrients

EPIC

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Vitamin B6

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Vitamin E

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Retinol

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Vitamin A

663

kcal per 100g

Protein0.76g

Fat63.0g

Carbs29.2g

Sugar1.06g

Fat breakdown

Polyunsat11.5g

Monounsat21.0g

Saturated22.6g

Trans0.02g

Seasonality

Not available

Diet

VeganVegetarianPescatarianGluten FreeDairy FreeKeto

Sustainability

Lighter footprint

Plant-based fats generally have a significantly lower carbon and water footprint than dairy-based fats.

Confidencehigh

Storage

Refrigerate

1–3 months

Keep in original packaging to prevent odor absorption.

Freeze

6–12 months

Thaw in the refrigerator before use.

Flavour

Data & Sources

Harmonized from 2 validated sources

French Food Database

4 contributing source foods

USDA

USDA FoodData Central

2 contributing source foods

Claim citations

Application of dairy‐free vegetarian and vegan USDA food pattern models for non‐pregnant, non‐lactating healthy adults - PMC

[1]pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Unintended Consequences: Nutritional Impact and Potential Pitfalls of Switching from Animal- to Plant-Based Foods - PMC

[8]pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Vegetarian and vegan diets: benefits and drawbacks - PMC

[9]pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Vegetables and Fruits - The Nutrition Source

[11]nutritionsource.hsph.harvard.edu

Straight Talk About Soy - The Nutrition Source

[12]nutritionsource.hsph.harvard.edu

Coverage

Nutrients

FoodCompass

9.7

Version

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