The Butter & Spread category features a range of products for cooking, baking, and topping foods. This includes traditional butter, margarine, vegetable oil-based spreads, and shortening. These items provide different textures and flavors to enhance your dishes. When selecting products, review the Nutrition Facts label. Focus on saturated fat content; the Dietary Guidelines for Americans (2025-2030) recommend keeping saturated fat intake under 10% of daily calories. Some spreads may also contain sodium; the FDA's Daily Value for sodium is 2,300 milligrams per day. While less common in plain butter, certain flavored spreads might include added sugars. The Dietary Guidelines for Americans (2025-2030) recommend no amount of added sugars, suggesting a practical limit of 10 grams per meal. Checking the ingredient list is also beneficial. Note the primary fat sources, like dairy fat in butter or various vegetable oils in margarines. You might also see ingredients such as water, salt, and flavorings. All values are shown per 100 g so products can be compared.