Margarines
Country Crock Country Rock Olive oil plant butter
Score
- Ultra-processed
- Contains seed oils
- Contains palm oil
- No synthetic dyes
Why it scores 63
Country Crock Country Rock Olive oil plant butter scores 63 out of 100 (Good) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 18 points Ultra-processed (NOVA 4): Classified NOVA 4: made with industrial ingredients and additives. Strong
- minus 4.5 points 4 kinds of ultra-processing markers: Industrial additive classes found: color (added), emulsifier, flavoring and industrial protein. Emerging
- minus 3 points Saturated fat 4 g / 100 g: High in saturated fat. Strong
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
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The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Country Rock Olive oil plant butter
Ingredients
- Soybean oil minus 2.5 points
- Palm oil minus 2.5 points
- Palm kernel oil minus 2.5 points
- Pea protein minus 1.5 points
- Soy lecithin minus 1.5 points
- Natural flavors minus 1.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
- 4 kinds of ultra-processing markers minus 4.5 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Saturated fat 4 g / 100 g minus 3 points
100 − 37.5 = 62.5 → 63
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 100 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 11 g |
| Saturated fat | 4 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 0 g |
| Sugars | 0 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Protein | 0 g |
| Salt | 0.3 g |
Serving: 1 Tbsp (14 g)
Ingredients
- Blend Of Plant-based Oils (Soybean, Palm Fruit, Palm Kernel, Olive and Extra Virgin Olive Oil) (not recognized)
- Water
- Salt
- Pea Protein
- Soy Lecithin
- Citric Acid
- Natural Flavor
- Vitamin E Acetate
- Vitamin A Palmitate
- Beta Carotene (color)
Label text, as published
Blend Of Plant-based Oils ( Soybean, Palm Fruit, Palm Kernel, Olive and Extra Virgin Olive Oil), Water, Salt, Pea Protein, Soy Lecithin, Citric Acid, Natural Flavor, Vitamin E Acetate, Vitamin A Palmitate, Beta Carotene (color).
Allergens and diets
Contains: Soy
- Not palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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More from Country Crock
Sources
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“replacement of saturated fat in the diet with linoleic acid effectively lowers serum cholesterol but does not support the hypothesis that this translates to a lower risk of death from coronary heart disease or all causes.”
doi.org
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“These data provide support for current recommendations to replace saturated fat with polyunsaturated fat for primary prevention of CHD.”
doi.org
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Saturated fatty acid and trans-fatty acid intake for adults and children: WHO guideline
“WHO recommends that adults and children reduce saturated fatty acid intake to 10% of total energy intake (strong recommendation).”
who.int
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Process contaminants in vegetable oils and foods
“The highest levels of GE, as well as 3-MCPD and 2-MCPD (including esters) were found in palm oils and palm fats, followed by other oils and fats.”
efsa.europa.eu
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“Glycidyl fatty acid esters, expressed as glycidol”
eur-lex.europa.eu
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21 CFR 101.22 Foods; labeling of spices, flavorings, colorings and chemical preservatives
“whose significant function in food is flavoring rather than nutritional.”
ecfr.gov
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“Greater exposure to ultra-processed food was associated with a higher risk of adverse health outcomes, especially cardiometabolic, common mental disorder, and mortality outcomes.”
doi.org