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Butter
Low fat spread
Butter by Tesco provides 282 kcal per 100 g, with 0.1 g of sugars and 0.1 g of protein. That is 89% less sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is C and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Butters category and comes in a 500g pack. Contains: milk.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 2 teaspoons (10 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 282 kcal | 28 kcal | 701 −60% | |
| Total fat | 31 g | 3.1 g | 4% | 77.1 −60% |
| Saturated fat | 7.1 g | 0.7 g | 3% | 47.8 −85% |
| Carbohydrates | 0.5 g | 0.1 g | 0% | 1.3 −61% |
| Total sugars | 0.1 g | 0 g | 0.9 −89% | |
| Added sugars | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 0.2 −100% |
| Dietary fiber | 0.5 g | 0.1 g | 0% | 0.3 +67% |
| Protein | 0.1 g | 0 g | 0% | 0.7 −86% |
| Salt | 1.2 g | 0.1 g | 0.6 +96% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 2272 Butters products on Foodmetria.
Compared with other butters
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
Water, Rapeseed Oil, Palm Oil, Salt (1.3%), Reconstituted Buttermilk (Milk), Stabiliser (Sodium Alginate), Emulsifiers (Mono - and Di-Glycerides of Fatty Acids), Polyglycerol Polyricinoleate, Sunflower Lecithins), Preservative (Potassium Sorbate), Lactic Acid, Vitamin E, Colour (Carotenes), Flavouring, Vitamin A, Vitamin D
- Allergens
- Milk
Additives 7
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Quantity
- 500g
- Serving size
- 2 teaspoons (10 g)
- Sold in
- United Kingdom
- Barcode
- 5051140741594
Prices reported by shoppers
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Butter?
Butter contains 282 kcal per 100 g and about 28 kcal per serving (2 teaspoons (10 g)).
How much sugar is in Butter?
Butter has 0.1 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered low by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Butter healthy?
It has a Nutri-Score of C (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 Butter vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.
What allergens does Butter contain?
According to the label data it contains: Milk. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated March 27, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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