Optima vs Blue Band
Overall, Blue Band has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. It wins on 4 of our comparison points versus 3.
Nutrition per 100 g
| Nutrient | Optima | Blue Band |
|---|---|---|
| Nutri-Score | c | c |
| NOVA group | 2 | 4 |
| Calories | 900 kcal | 621 kcal |
| Fat | 100 g | 69 g |
| Saturated fat | 11 g | 6.4 g |
| Sugars | 0 g | 0.5 g |
| Salt | 0 g | 0.9 g |
| Fiber | 0 g | — |
| Protein | 0 g | 0.5 g |
| Additives | 0 | 1 |
| Allergens | None listed | Soybeans |
Green = better value for that nutrient (less sugar, fat, salt and calories; more fiber and protein).
Key differences
- Blue Band has 31% fewer calories (621 kcal vs 900 kcal).
- Blue Band has 31% less fat (69 g vs 100 g).
- Blue Band has 42% less saturated fat (6.4 g vs 11 g).
- Optima has no sugar, while Blue Band has 0.5 g.
- Optima has no salt, while Blue Band has 0.9 g.
- Blue Band has 100% more protein (0.5 g vs 0 g).
- Optima is less processed (lower NOVA group).
- Only Blue Band lists: Soybeans.
Ingredients
Optima
Huile d'olive vierge extra (35%), huile de colza raffinée (32,5%), huile de tournesol raffinée à haute teneur en acide oléique (32,5%). INEOR
Blue Band
Plantaardige oliën (koolzaad 76%*, geheel geharde koolzaad), water*, zout (1%)*, emulgatoren* (zonnebloemlecithine en SOJALECITHINE), voedingszuur (citroenzuur), natuurlijk aroma, vitamine A en D.
FAQ
Which is healthier: Optima or Blue Band?
Overall, Blue Band has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. We compare Nutri-Score, processing level and seven nutrients per 100 g. Your own needs (for example low sugar or high protein) may make a different choice better for you.
Which has fewer calories?
Blue Band has fewer calories: 621 kcal versus 900 kcal per 100 g.
Which has less sugar?
Optima has less sugar: 0 g versus 0.5 g per 100 g.