Fats
Kerrygold Pure Irish Butter
17.6 oz/500 g
Score
- High in saturated fat
- No additives
Why it scores 79
Kerrygold Pure Irish Butter scores 79 out of 100 (Good) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 9 points Saturated fat 50 g / 100 g: Very high in saturated fat. Strong
- minus 4 points Energy 714 kcal / 100 g: Energy-dense for its weight. Info
- minus 3 points Salt 1.2 g / 100 g: High in salt. Strong
Capped at 79: High in fat and saturated fat (above the front-of-pack "high" level).
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
Better butter and spreads
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Pure Irish Butter Countryside Creamery · 8 oz Scores +21 Score 100 out of 100 , 21 points higher -
Unsalted Irish butter Kerrygold · 16 oz Scores +21 Score 100 out of 100 , 21 points higher -
Irish Butter with Avocado Oil Kerrygold · 212 g Scores +21 Score 100 out of 100 , 21 points higher -
Spreadable Irish Butter with Canola Oil Countryside Creamery · 7.5 oz (212 g) Less saturated fat Score 100 out of 100 , 21 points higher -
Unsalted Butter Organic Valley · 16 oz Scores +21 Score 100 out of 100 , 21 points higher
The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Pure Irish Butter
Nutrition per 100 g
- Saturated fat 50 g / 100 g minus 9 points
- Salt 1.2 g / 100 g minus 3 points
- Energy 714 kcal / 100 g minus 4 points
- Fiber 4.3 g / 100 g plus 2 points
100 − 14 = 86 → capped at 79
Capped at 79. High in fat and saturated fat (above the front-of-pack "high" level). [4]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 714 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 78.6 g |
| Saturated fat | 50 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 0 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 4.3 g |
| Protein | 0 g |
| Salt | 1.2 g |
Serving: 1 serving (14 g)
Ingredients
Label text, as published
PASTEURIZED CREAM, SALT.
Allergens and diets
Contains: Milk
- Not vegan
- Vegetarian
- Gluten-free
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
Sources
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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).”
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“For adults, WHO recommends less than 2000 mg/day of sodium (equivalent to less than 5 g/day salt), or just under a teaspoon.”
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Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025–2030
“Limit foods and beverages that include artificial flavors, petroleum-based dyes, artificial preservatives, and low-calorie non-nutritive sweeteners.”
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“Table 3: Criteria for drinks (per 100ml)”
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