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A Shoprite Garlic Butter With Olive Oil: Food Integrity analysis
Quick answer
High integrity
A Shoprite garlic butter with olive oil received a Food Integrity Score of 78 out of 100 (high integrity). This reflects lightly processed and low additive load. This label is mostly recognizable dairy, garlic, olive oil, and parsley, so it reads more like a simple kitchen recipe than a formula. Soybean oil, the unspecified spice, and lemon juice from concentrate add some refinement and vagueness. It is a reasonable item to use occasionally, with a closer look at the spice source if that matters to you. Main considerations include soybean oil as a refined seed oil, unspecified spice blend, and lemon juice from concentrate with added lemon oil. Simpler options: Choose a garlic butter with no soybean oil or make it at home with butter and olive oil; look for a product that names its spices instead of listing a generic spice entry.
Food Integrity Score 78/100
What stood out on the label?
- Lightly processed
- Low additive load
- Transparency: Medium
What to watch?
- Soybean oil as a refined seed oil
- Unspecified spice blend
- Lemon juice from concentrate with added lemon oil
Simpler options to consider
- Choose a garlic butter with no soybean oil or make it at home with butter and olive oil
- Look for a product that names its spices instead of listing a generic spice entry
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Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details
Product facts
- Product
- A Shoprite Garlic Butter With Olive Oil
- Brand
- A Shoprite
- Category
- Spreads & Nut Butters (source: Butter & Spread)
- GTIN / UPC
00041190473144- Serving size
- 26 g (2 Tbsp)
- Source data — ingredients
- Ingredient list from product label data (see Sources)
- Healthy Food Guide analysis
- Independent Longevity and Food Integrity scorecards. See methodology under Sources.
- Data last verified
Food Integrity results
Garlic Butter With Olive Oil
A Shoprite
High integrity
Warning Signs
Soybean oil and a vague "spice" entry are the main flags in this otherwise recognizable garlic butter.
Consider This
Soybean oil and a generic spice blend are the kind of inputs typical of factory-formulated spreads, though this list stays fairly short.
Good Substitutes
Make garlic butter at home with real butter, fresh garlic, parsley, lemon juice, and salt, and skip the soybean oil.
Overall Assessment
High integrityThis label is mostly recognizable dairy, garlic, olive oil, and parsley, so it reads more like a simple kitchen recipe than a formula. Soybean oil, the unspecified spice, and lemon juice from concentrate add some refinement and vagueness. It is a reasonable item to use occasionally, with a closer look at the spice source if that matters to you.
Key Highlights
What stood out
- Soybean oil as a refined seed oil
- Unspecified spice blend
- Lemon juice from concentrate with added lemon oil
Family Watchlist
Ingredients some users may personally want to know about.
- Soybean oil — Refined seed oil some users prefer to limit.
- Spice — Vague unnamed spice blend.
Highest concern ingredients
- Soybean oil (6/10) — Refined seed oil used as a fat base.
- Spice (5/10) — Vague unnamed spice entry.
- Lemon juice (from concentrate, lemon oil) (3/10) — Concentrate and added lemon oil.
Better choice tips
- Choose a garlic butter with no soybean oil or make it at home with butter and olive oil.
- Look for a product that names its spices instead of listing a generic spice entry.
Ingredients
Ingredient list
BUTTER (CREAM, SALT), GARLIC, OLIVE OIL, HALF AND HALF (MILK AND CREAM), SOYBEAN OIL, WATER, PARSLEY, LEMON JUICE (FROM CONCENTRATE, LEMON OIL), SPICE, SALT.
Formulations can vary — check the package label for the final word.
Highest-concern ingredients first. Expand an item for notes.
Soybean oilConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernRefined oilWatchlist
What this is
Refined oil
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Refined seed oil some users prefer to avoid or limit.
Additional note
Refined seed oil used as a cheaper fat base.
Family watchlist
Refined seed oil
SpiceConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernVague ingredientWatchlist · Vague label term
What this is
Vague ingredient
Processing category
Unknown / not listed
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Unnamed spice entries make the exact composition unclear.
Additional note
Unspecified spice blend with no named components.
Family watchlist
Vague spice entry
Lemon juice (from concentrate, lemon oil)Concern 3/10 — Mild concernFlavor input
What this is
Flavor input
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Concentrate and added lemon oil suggest some flavor standardization.
Additional note
Concentrated juice plus added lemon oil.
Olive oilConcern 1/10 — Very low concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Natural refined
Why it matters
Common culinary oil with expected processing only.
Additional note
Pressed oil, category-normal processing.
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Half and half (milk and cream)Concern 1/10 — Very low concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Basic dairy with expected pasteurization.
Additional note
Standard dairy blend, pasteurized.
Butter (cream, salt)Concern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Recognizable dairy base with minimal processing.
Additional note
Simple dairy with cream and salt only.
GarlicConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Recognizable whole food with no added concern.
Additional note
Recognizable whole food.
WaterConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
No concern.
Additional note
Plain water.
ParsleyConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Recognizable whole food.
Additional note
Recognizable herb.
SaltConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Basic seasoning.
Additional note
Plain salt.
This Food Integrity score estimates how close the ingredient profile is to simple, recognizable ingredients. It is not a medical safety rating. Formulations can vary by region, size, and packaging. Check the package label for ingredients, allergens, and nutrition. Not medical advice — do not use this site or the KarbCoach mobile app for allergy or health decisions.
How this product may fit different goals
The same food can look different depending on what matters most to you. Here is a general preview of how this product may align with several common goals.
Heart-Healthy Eating
MixedMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Heart-Healthy Eating, the same nutrition and ingredient data show both supportive signals and tradeoffs.
A tradeoff: Ingredients often higher in saturated fat (Mentions "butter". See ingredients for details.)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
Vegan
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Vegan, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Animal-derived ingredients (Mentions "milk", "butter", "cream". See ingredients for details.)
Plant-Based
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Plant-Based, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Animal-derived ingredients (Mentions "milk", "butter", "cream". See ingredients for details.)
Minimally Processed Eating
MixedDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Minimally Processed Eating, the same nutrition and ingredient data show both supportive signals and tradeoffs.
A tradeoff: Family watchlist items (Soybean oil)
This product has 2 additional signals for this goal.
Whole-Food Focused Eating
MixedDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Whole-Food Focused Eating, the same nutrition and ingredient data show both supportive signals and tradeoffs.
A tradeoff: Family watchlist items (Soybean oil)
This product has 2 additional signals for this goal.
Reduce Ultra-Processed Foods
MixedDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Reduce Ultra-Processed Foods, the same nutrition and ingredient data show both supportive signals and tradeoffs.
A tradeoff: Family watchlist items (Soybean oil)
This product has 2 additional signals for this goal.
Mediterranean-Style Eating
MixedDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Mediterranean-Style Eating, the same nutrition and ingredient data show both supportive signals and tradeoffs.
A tradeoff: Ingredients often higher in saturated fat (Mentions "butter". See ingredients for details.)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
Paleo-Style Eating
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Paleo-Style Eating, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Dairy ingredients (Mentions "milk", "butter", "cream". See ingredients for details.)
Healthy Fat Focus
MixedDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Healthy Fat Focus, the same nutrition and ingredient data show both supportive signals and tradeoffs.
A tradeoff: Ingredients often higher in saturated fat (Mentions "butter". See ingredients for details.)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
Low-Spike Stability
NeutralMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Low-Spike Stability, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
GLP-1 Eating Support
NeutralMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing GLP-1 Eating Support, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Low Sugar Lifestyle
NeutralMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Low Sugar Lifestyle, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Appetite & Portion Awareness
NeutralMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Appetite & Portion Awareness, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Athletic Fueling
NeutralAthletic Performance
For someone prioritizing Athletic Fueling, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Workout Recovery
NeutralAthletic Performance
For someone prioritizing Workout Recovery, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Strength & Protein Focus
NeutralAthletic Performance
For someone prioritizing Strength & Protein Focus, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Vegetarian
NeutralDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Vegetarian, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Pescatarian
NeutralDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Pescatarian, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Low-Carb Lifestyle
NeutralDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Low-Carb Lifestyle, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Keto-Style Eating
NeutralDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Keto-Style Eating, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Low Gluten Eating
NeutralDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Low Gluten Eating, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
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Understanding the Food Integrity analysis
What the Food Integrity analysis evaluates
The Food Integrity analysis focuses on how a packaged food is formulated and made. It examines processing level, ingredient quality, additives, oils, sweeteners, purity cues, and how clearly a label communicates what is in the product. The Food Integrity Score summarizes that formulation and transparency picture on a 0–100 scale. It is not a full nutrient report and it is not a personalized meal plan.
Why processing, ingredients, and transparency matter
Processing level and ingredient quality shape what you are actually eating beyond calories on the label. Additives, industrial oils, and intense sweeteners can change how clean or heavily engineered a product feels, even when the front of pack looks wholesome. Purity and transparency matter because incomplete or marketing-heavy labeling can hide tradeoffs that only show up when the full ingredient list is reviewed carefully.
Who may prioritize Food Integrity
Some people care mainly about Food Integrity because their dietary goals center on formulation rather than macros alone. Examples include checking vegetarian or vegan suitability, preferring simpler ingredient sources, avoiding certain additives or sweeteners, watching oil choices, or preferring less processed options. For those priorities, the Food Integrity Score can be the more practical first read.
How Food Integrity differs from Longevity
Food Integrity is the focused analysis of processing, ingredients, additives, purity, and transparency. Longevity is the broader analysis of nutritional composition, metabolic and dietary characteristics, processing, and ingredient quality together. Favorable nutrition values do not necessarily mean strong Food Integrity: a product can look balanced on macros yet still rely on heavy processing or additives that the Food Integrity analysis flags in more detail.
Why the two analyses overlap—and why to review Longevity too
The analyses overlap intentionally. Food Integrity–related characteristics contribute to Longevity, and Longevity still benefits from the same ingredient-quality lens. They are not competing verdicts; they answer different questions at different depths. Reviewing the Longevity analysis can add information about nutritional composition, metabolic characteristics, and dietary balance that Food Integrity alone does not emphasize. Looking at both usually gives the most complete understanding of tradeoffs.
Common questions about this product
Is A Shoprite Garlic Butter With Olive Oil highly processed?
Food Integrity lists processing level as Lightly processed. That reflects formulation and processing signals from the ingredient analysis — not a medical or regulatory classification.
Why are the Longevity and Food Integrity scores different?
Longevity emphasizes nutrition per serving and longer-term dietary alignment. Food Integrity emphasizes ingredients, additives, processing, and label transparency. The same product can score differently on those lenses.
How much fiber is in one serving?
A Shoprite Garlic Butter With Olive Oil shows about 0g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.
Does it contain added sugar?
A Shoprite Garlic Butter With Olive Oil: 0g added sugar per serving. Confirm the current package Nutrition Facts and ingredient list.
What helped the Longevity Score?
Key positives called out in the analysis include: Contains olive oil and fresh garlic; Short, recognizable ingredient list; No added sugar or artificial colors.
What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?
Key concerns noted include: High saturated fat per serving; Contains soybean oil (seed oil); Calorie-dense, 2 Tbsp serving.
Who might evaluate this product differently?
People prioritizing different goals (for example lower carbs, higher protein, or minimally processed eating) may weigh the same spreads & nut butters differently. Use the goal preview on this page, then personalize in KarbCoach for your priorities.
Source data and Healthy Food Guide analysis
- Public label databases (including USDA FoodData Central and Open Food Facts) — Possible sources for package ingredients and nutrition.
- Healthy Food Guide analysis (Longevity and Food Integrity) — Independent Longevity and Food Integrity scorecards.
- How the Longevity Score is calculated
- How the Food Integrity Score is calculated
- Scoring models: KarbCoach Longevity and Food Integrity.
- Independent analysis. No manufacturer affiliation.
- Formulations can vary by region, size, and packaging. Check the package label for ingredients, allergens, and nutrition. Not medical advice — do not use this site or the KarbCoach mobile app for allergy or health decisions. Full sources and safety details.
Label accuracy and safety information
Formulations can vary by region, size, and packaging. Check the package label for ingredients, allergens, and nutrition. Not medical advice — do not use this site or the KarbCoach mobile app for allergy or health decisions.
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