Smart Balance Light Buttery Spread calories
The historical USDA Light Buttery Spread record provides 337 calories per 100 grams. Its tablespoon weighs 14 grams and supplies 47 calories. This table describes that older formula, not every current flaxseed-oil, olive-oil or Original variety.
One tablespoon or a thin layer
The 14-gram measure contains 5.1 grams of fat. Half the reference tablespoon, 7 grams, provides 24 calories; a weighed 10 grams provides 34. A thin layer does not have a fixed weight, so weigh it when a more precise calculation is needed.
Only the spread is included in these totals. Count bread and other ingredients separately. The 100-gram basis allows comparison and is not a suggested amount to eat at once. Light does not mean that portion size stops mattering.
Saturated fat, sodium and vitamin A
Per 100 grams, the older reference reports 36.41 grams of fat, about 10.09 grams of saturated fat and 580 mg sodium. A 14-gram measure has about 1.41 grams of saturated fat and 81.2 mg sodium. Protein is negligible, so the spread does not replace a protein food.
Sugars, fibre and cholesterol are unreported in this source. Vitamin A is 1433 µg RAE per 100 grams; that number must not be labelled as IU. Conagra's current SmartLabel flaxseed-oil product is a different label version, and its declarations have not been combined with this old record.
Is it healthier than butter?
Compare the same weight of the two current products, including energy, saturated fat and salt. A brand name cannot establish one healthiest spread for everyone. The rest of the meal and what the spread replaces also affect the choice.
Buttery taste alone does not establish whether a product contains dairy. Check the current package for vegan suitability, milk allergy, gluten and other ingredients. Reduced-fat spreads can contain more water, so equal weights may not give the same cooking or baking result as butter. The difference between butter-replacement powder and a spread also makes fat and water content worth checking.
