Lurpak Garlic Butter, 125g

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Lurpak butter is fatty but does not contain unhealthy hydrogenated fats that can raise blood cholesterol levels. It is low in polyunsaturated fats when compared to other spreads. Lurpak Butter was launched in the UK in 1985. Originally a Danish Company, the Lurpak brand was formed by an amalgamation of Danish farmers who joined forces to sell more butter. Unsalted Lurpak contains butter and Lactic Culture. In its spreadable form, unsalted Lurpak contains both rapeseed oil and water to soften the mix. In this article, we investigate this popular brand of butter and look at the butter variants they sell, including the spreadable versions, to see just how healthy Lurpak is. What are the ingredients in Lurpak butter?

Lurpak Lightest Spreadable has the least amount of saturated fats (15g per 100 g). Lurpak Slightly Salted Spreadable has 35g of saturated fats. Lurpak butter does not have added vitamins and minerals. However, butter has naturally occurring vitamins such as vitamins A, D, E, B12 and K2. The difference between these two is that the Lighter version has only 40% butter, while the Slightly Salted Spreadable Lurpak has 64% butter. Although, when you consume butter you won’t be having large quantities of these vitamins as butter is normally eaten only in moderate amounts. Lurpak Butter Fat ContentIn this article we are mostly concerned with Lurpak Spreadable as this is the type of butter people feel most confused about. In other countries, you also get Lurpak with Crushed Garlic, Lurpak Margarine, Lurpak Olive Oil spread, and Lurpak Cheese Spread.

Those trying to lower their blood pressure, who have kidney diseases, or who are dealing with heart disease, may want to opt for the unsalted version instead. Compared to other butters, Lurpak Lighter Spreadable can be used for weight loss although it must be used in moderation. What are the Calories of Lurpak Butters? The different versions of Lurpak Butter tend to have different percentages of fat content. There are also differences in the amount of salt contained within, as indicated on the label. For example, the unsalted version contains less than 0.01g of salt. Nutritional values per 100g Minimum life based on 'use-by' date of product. Average life based on last week's deliveries. Life guarantee shown based on delivery tomorrow with the Life guarantee starting the following day. Lurpak Lightest Spreadable has the same ingredients as the Lurpak Spreadable versions but contains only 26% butter. It also contains milk proteins. Lurpak butterLastly, Lurpak is reasonably low in salt when compared to other butters. However, if you are watching your salt intake, they do offer the unsalted version. Both the Lurpak Slightly Salted Spreadable version and the Lurpak Lighter Slightly Salted Spreadable version contain:

The Lurpak Lightest Spreadable version has only 376 calories. Lurpak Spreadable has 706 calories per 100g. Is Lurpak Butter High in Cholesterol? Butter is generally high in calories so it should be consumed in moderation to avoid weight gain but spreadable versions, especially the lighter variations, are lower in calories. This makes the lighter version of Lurpak better for those on a diet or seeking to lose weight. What we do now know, is that cholesterol levels in your body rise in response to saturated fat content. An average tablespoon of butter contains about 3.1 g of cholesterol and about 7.2g of saturated fats.However, dietary cholesterol and your cholesterol levels are different things. While previously believed that cholesterol was eaten, research now shows there is little that links the two. Is Lurpak good for you? It isn’t as good for you as having no butter at all might be. It has fewer complex fats in it than many margarines, which rely on trans fats and hydrogenated vegetable oils. The fat level in Lurpak Butter is high, as it will be with all butters. However, it is better for you than processed fats since the ingredients are simple. All types of Lurpak have less than 1g of carbohydrate and protein except for the lightest spreadable version, which has 3.3g of protein. Lurpak Spreadable Slightly Salted contains 5.2g of saturated fats and since it contains less of the actual butter, it also contains less cholesterol. Is Lurpak Butter Good or Bad for You?