Margarine-like spread, SMART BEAT Smart Squeeze
Whole food · Fats and Oils
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Smart Beat Smart Squeeze is a light, squeezable margarine-style spread designed for easy, mess-free portioning. It has a smooth, creamy texture and a mild, buttery flavor, formulated to be low in calories and fat compared to traditional butter or full-fat margarine. Nutritionally, it stands out for its very low calorie count (47 kcal per 100g) and minimal fat content.
Calorie split: 0% protein · 60% carbs · 40% fat
↓ Full nutrition💚 Why it's loved
People appreciate its convenience and mild, versatile flavor that can enhance toast, vegetables, or cooking without adding significant calories or fat. Its squeeze-bottle format makes it a popular, mess-free alternative to butter for quick meals and on-the-go use.
⚠️ Watch-outs & how to enjoy it better
As a processed spread, it may contain additives like emulsifiers or preservatives that some prefer to avoid. It offers minimal nutritional benefit beyond calories and fat, lacking the vitamins and minerals found in butter or nutrient-dense foods. To counteract its low nutritional density, pair it with nutrient-rich foods like whole-grain toast, steamed vegetables, or lean proteins to create a more balanced meal.
Key benefits
- Very low in calories (47 kcal per 100g)
- Low in total fat (2.1g per 100g)
- Contains no protein or fiber
- Convenient squeeze bottle for controlled dispensing
- Suitable for a low-fat dietary approach
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💡 Did you know?
The 'Smart Squeeze' bottle was specifically engineered to dispense a consistent, thin ribbon of spread, making it easier to control portions compared to scooping from a tub.
Full nutrition (USDA data · scales with serving)
| Water | 87.9 g |
| Energy | 47.0 kcal |
| Energy | 197 kj |
| Protein | 0.00 g |
| Total lipid (fat) | 2.1 g |
| Ash | 2.5 g |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 7.1 g |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0.00 g |
| Total Sugars | 1.0 g |
| Phosphorus, P | 0.00 mg |
| Potassium, K | 26.0 mg |
| Sodium, Na | 829 mg |
| Vitamin A, IU | 5772 iu |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.20 mg |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 4.2 ug |
Fat & fatty acid profile (per 100g)
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 0.31 g |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 0.47 g |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 1.2 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0.04 g |
| Cholesterol | 0.00 mg |
FAQ
Is this the same as butter?
No, it is a margarine-style spread. It is lower in calories and fat than butter but also lacks butter's natural milk solids and flavor complexity.
Can I use it for baking?
It is not ideal for baking that relies on butter for structure or flavor, like cookies or pie crusts. It can work in some quick breads or muffins where a lighter fat is acceptable.
What is the main ingredient?
Typically, water and vegetable oil (like soybean or canola) are the primary ingredients, along with emulsifiers, salt, and flavorings.
Weight-loss friendliness (composite index)
Energy density 0.47 kcal/g · 0% calories from protein · 0.0 g fiber · 1.0 g sugar per 100 g.
Composite of energy density (Rolls et al., 1999), protein & fiber satiety, minus sugar. A calculated heuristic — ranks satiety-per-calorie, not a clinical measure.
Dietary load (calculated from USDA values)
Potential renal acid load. Positive = acid-forming, negative = alkaline-forming.
Sodium-to-potassium ratio: 31.88 (lower is better — aim for ≤ 1)
Sodium:potassium per WHO potassium guidance. Computed from USDA nutrients.