SMART BALANCE Omega Plus Spread With Plant Sterols & Fish Oil Margarine-Like Spread

Margarine-Like Spread, SMART BALANCE Omega Plus Spread (With Plant Sterols & Fish Oil) has a very high-calorie, low-carb, very high-fat and low-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin A, Vitamin E and Vitamin K.

It contains a low amount of carbohydrates, making it suitable for some of the low-carb diets.

Because of its very high fat content, it could be unsuitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons. A quick glance at the fat profile reveals that it is very high in saturated fats and average in trans fats. It's high MUFA and high PUFA. In terms of Polyunsaturated Fat content it is ranked in the top 10% of all food items. It is also ranked in the top 10 percentile in terms of its Monounsaturated Fat content, which are considered among "good fats".

While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has a high density of Sodium, it is unsuitable if you are aiming for a healthy, low-sodium diet.

Based on the composite nutritive standing Margarine-Like Spread, SMART BALANCE Omega Plus Spread (With Plant Sterols & Fish Oil) has been given a composite ranking of 11, and sparingly.