Best for baking by Asda

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Best for baking

by Asda in Margarines Barcode 5054781498728
Nutri-Score
Bad nutritional quality
Processing (NOVA)
Ultra-processed food
Green-Score
c
Environmental impact estimate

Best for baking by Asda provides 636 kcal per 100 g, with 0.5 g of sugars and 0.6 g of protein. That is 37% more sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is E and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Margarines category. Contains: milk.

Nutrient levels per 100 g

Fat
70 g · High
Saturated fat
10 g · High
Sugars
0.5 g · Low
Salt
10 g · High

Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.

Nutrition facts

Nutrient Per 100 g Category avg
Calories 636 kcal 555 +15%
Total fat 70 g 61.6 +14%
Saturated fat 10 g 19.6 −49%
Carbohydrates 0.6 g 0.8 −26%
Total sugars 0.5 g 0.4 +37%
Added sugars 0 g 0.1 −100%
Dietary fiber 45 g 0.3 +15365%
Protein 0.6 g 0.3 +73%
Salt 10 g 0.7 +1396%

Category average across 1235 Margarines products on Foodmetria.

Compared with other margarines

Calories higher 35%
Sugars lower 47%
Salt higher 1%
Saturated fat lower 16%
Protein top 5%
Fiber top 1%

Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.

Ingredients

Vegetable Oils (70%) [Rapeseed, Palm, Palm Kernel], Water, Salt (1.1%), Reconstituted Buttermilk, Emulsifier (Mono-and Diglycerides of Fatty Acids), Acidity Regulator (Citric Acid), Flavouring, Colour (Carotenes), Vitamin A, Vitamin D.

Contains palm oilNot veganMaybe vegetarian
Allergens
Milk

Additives 3

Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.

Product details

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United Kingdom
Barcode
5054781498728

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Best for baking?

Best for baking contains 636 kcal per 100 g.

How much sugar is in Best for baking?

Best for baking has 0.5 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered low by UK front-of-pack guidelines.

Is Best for baking healthy?

It has a Nutri-Score of E (A is best, E is worst); it is in NOVA group 4 — ultra-processed food. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.

Is Best for baking vegan?

Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.

What allergens does Best for baking contain?

According to the label data it contains: Milk. Recipes change — always check the package label.

Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated September 20, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.

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