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Animal Fats Roundup

We analyzed 170 products to help you choose the healthiest & safest options.

Finding the perfect Animal Fats shouldn't feel like a guessing game. At CakeID, we take food transparency seriously. We have analyzed over 170 products in this category, breaking down every ingredient list to uncover hidden additives, excessive sugar levels, and potential allergens.

Whether you are searching for strictly Vegan options, Gluten-Free snacks, or simply want to avoid high-processed foods, our algorithm ranks products based on a comprehensive Health Score. Below is our definitive ranking of the safest and healthiest Animal Fats you can buy in 2026, sorted by their ingredient purity.

Editor's Quick Picks

Detailed Reviews

Calories
714
Sugar
0g
Lucerne,Lucerne Dairy Farms

Salted sweet cream butter

Ingredients: Pasteurized cream, salt.

The Good

  • ● Excellent Health Score
  • ● Sugar Free
  • ● Clean Ingredients

The Bad

  • ● Ultra Processed
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Calories
714
Sugar
0g
Plugra

European style unsalted butter

Ingredients: _Cream_, Natural Flavor

The Good

  • ● Excellent Health Score
  • ● Sugar Free
  • ● Clean Ingredients

The Bad

  • ● Ultra Processed
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Calories
786
Sugar
0g
Vermont creamery,Verment Creamery

Verment creamery, european style sea salt crystals cultured butter

Ingredients: Pasteurized cows cream (milk), sea salt, salt, cultures.

The Good

  • ● Excellent Health Score
  • ● Sugar Free
  • ● Clean Ingredients

The Bad

  • ● Ultra Processed
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Calories
571
Sugar
0g
Countryside Creamery,Aldi

Spreadable Irish Butter

Ingredients: butter, canola oil, water, salt.

The Good

  • ● Excellent Health Score
  • ● Sugar Free
  • ● Clean Ingredients

The Bad

  • ● Ultra Processed
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Calories
714
Sugar
0g
South Mountain Creamery

Salted Butter

Ingredients: PASTEURIZED CREAM, SALT

The Good

  • ● Excellent Health Score
  • ● Sugar Free
  • ● Clean Ingredients

The Bad

  • ● Ultra Processed
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Calories
714
Sugar
0g
Wegmans Organic

Salted Sweet Cream Butter

Ingredients: Pasteurized Organic Sweet Cream, Salt.

The Good

  • ● Excellent Health Score
  • ● Sugar Free
  • ● Clean Ingredients

The Bad

  • ● Ultra Processed
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Calories
929
Sugar
0g
fatworks

Pure tallow

Ingredients: Organic Grass-Fed Beef Fat

The Good

  • ● Excellent Health Score
  • ● Sugar Free
  • ● Clean Ingredients

The Bad

  • ● Ultra Processed
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Calories
0
Sugar
0g
Tin Star Foods

Ghee Clarified Butter

Ingredients: Organic Unsalted Butter, Contains milk.

The Good

  • ● Excellent Health Score
  • ● Sugar Free
  • ● Clean Ingredients

The Bad

  • ● Ultra Processed
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Calories
786
Sugar
0g
Vital Farms

Butter with Sea Salt & Avocado Oil

Ingredients: Pasteurized Cream (Milk), Avocado Oil, Sea Salt.

The Good

  • ● Excellent Health Score
  • ● Sugar Free
  • ● Clean Ingredients

The Bad

  • ● Ultra Processed
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Calories
929
Sugar
0g
Good & Gather

Ghee Clarified Butter

Ingredients: clarified butter

The Good

  • ● Excellent Health Score
  • ● Sugar Free
  • ● Clean Ingredients

The Bad

  • ● Ultra Processed
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Calories
714
Sugar
0g
Unknown

Salted Butter

Ingredients: pasteurized cream, salt

The Good

  • ● Excellent Health Score
  • ● Sugar Free
  • ● Clean Ingredients

The Bad

  • ● Ultra Processed
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Calories
714
Sugar
0g
Bowl & Basket, Shoprite

Unsalted Butter

Ingredients: cream, natural flavoring

The Good

  • ● Excellent Health Score
  • ● Sugar Free
  • ● Clean Ingredients

The Bad

  • ● Ultra Processed
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Calories
714
Sugar
0g
Kroger

Kroger Unsalted Sweet Cream Butter

Ingredients: pasteurized cream (milk), lactic acid

The Good

  • ● Excellent Health Score
  • ● Sugar Free
  • ● Clean Ingredients

The Bad

  • ● Ultra Processed
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Calories
786
Sugar
0g
Unknown

Unsalted butter

Ingredients: pasteurized cream, natural flavoring

The Good

  • ● Excellent Health Score
  • ● Sugar Free
  • ● Clean Ingredients

The Bad

  • ● Ultra Processed
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Calories
714
Sugar
0g
Unknown

Unsalted butter

Ingredients: Cream, natural flavors

The Good

  • ● Excellent Health Score
  • ● Sugar Free
  • ● Clean Ingredients

The Bad

  • ● Ultra Processed
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Calories
1250
Sugar
0g
Nature’s bounty

Fish oil mg omega- heart health

Ingredients: Gelatin, Vegetable Glycerin, Mixed Natural Tocopherols. ingredients. †As Natural Triglycerides

The Good

  • ● Excellent Health Score
  • ● Sugar Free
  • ● Clean Ingredients

The Bad

  • ● Ultra Processed
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Calories
0
Sugar
0g
Member's Mark

Salted Sweet Cream Butter

Ingredients: cream, salt.

The Good

  • ● Excellent Health Score
  • ● Sugar Free
  • ● Clean Ingredients

The Bad

  • ● Ultra Processed
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Calories
10
Sugar
0g
Trader Joe's

Omega 3 fatty acids

Ingredients: fish body oils (Marine lipid concentrate), EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid), DHA (docosahexaenoic acid), gelatin, glycerin, purified water, Rosemary extract, ascorbyl palmitate, mixed tocopherols (soy),

The Good

  • ● Excellent Health Score
  • ● Sugar Free

The Bad

  • ● Contains Fish
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Calories
225
Sugar
4g
Philadelphia

Original

Ingredients: full fat soft cheese , salt, stabiliser (locust bean gum), acid (citric acid),

The Good

  • ● Excellent Health Score
  • ● Low Sugar
  • ● Clean Ingredients

The Bad

  • ● Ultra Processed
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Calories
714
Sugar
0g
Finlandia

Imported Butter

Ingredients: Pasteurized cream, salt.

The Good

  • ● Excellent Health Score
  • ● Sugar Free
  • ● Clean Ingredients

The Bad

  • ● Ultra Processed
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Calories
714
Sugar
0g
Organic Valley

Cultured butter

Ingredients: pasteurized organic sweet cream (milk), microbial cultures,

The Good

  • ● Excellent Health Score
  • ● Sugar Free
  • ● Clean Ingredients

The Bad

  • ● Ultra Processed
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Calories
714
Sugar
0g
O Organics

Salted Sweet Cream Butter

Ingredients: Pasteurized organic sweet cream, salt.

The Good

  • ● Excellent Health Score
  • ● Sugar Free
  • ● Clean Ingredients

The Bad

  • ● Ultra Processed
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Calories
714
Sugar
0g
Kate's Creamery

100% Pure Sea Salted Butter

Ingredients: Grade a cream, sea salt.

The Good

  • ● Excellent Health Score
  • ● Sugar Free
  • ● Clean Ingredients

The Bad

  • ● Ultra Processed
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Calories
5100
Sugar
0g
Land O'Lakes

Unsalted Butter

Ingredients: SWEET CREAM NATURAL FLAVORING.

The Good

  • ● Excellent Health Score
  • ● Sugar Free
  • ● Clean Ingredients

The Bad

  • ● Ultra Processed
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Calories
714
Sugar
0g
Smart Balance

Spreadable butter and canola & extra virgin olive oil blend

Ingredients: butter (sweet cream, salt), canola oil*, water*, extra virgin olive oil*, fish oil*, and salt,

The Good

  • ● Excellent Health Score
  • ● Sugar Free
  • ● Clean Ingredients

The Bad

  • ● Contains Fish
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Calories
714
Sugar
0g
Wegmans

Salted Butter

Ingredients: pasteurized cream, salt

The Good

  • ● Excellent Health Score
  • ● Sugar Free
  • ● Clean Ingredients

The Bad

  • ● Ultra Processed
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Calories
714
Sugar
0g
Countryside Creamery, Aldi

Sweet Cream Butter

Ingredients: PASTEURIZED CREAM, SALT. CONTAINS: _MILK_.

The Good

  • ● Excellent Health Score
  • ● Sugar Free
  • ● Clean Ingredients

The Bad

  • ● Ultra Processed
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Calories
714
Sugar
0g
Horizon organic

Organic organic spreadable butter with sunflower oil & sea salt

Ingredients: Organic cream (milk), organic sunflower oil, sea salt.

The Good

  • ● Excellent Health Score
  • ● Sugar Free
  • ● Clean Ingredients

The Bad

  • ● Ultra Processed
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Calories
714
Sugar
0g
Wellsley Farms

unsalted butter

Ingredients: PASTEURIZED CREAM, NATURAL FLAVORING

The Good

  • ● Excellent Health Score
  • ● Sugar Free
  • ● Clean Ingredients

The Bad

  • ● Ultra Processed
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Calories
571
Sugar
0g
Kerrygold

Reduced fat irish butter

Ingredients: PASTEURIZED CREAM, SALT.

The Good

  • ● Excellent Health Score
  • ● Sugar Free
  • ● Clean Ingredients

The Bad

  • ● Ultra Processed
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Frequently Asked Questions

Are products in the Animal Fats category always vegan?+
Not necessarily. We analyzed over 170 products in the Animal Fats category on CakeID. While some are plant-based, many contain hidden animal ingredients like milk powder, whey, or gelatin. Always check the "Is Vegan" status on our product pages.
How does CakeID rank the best Animal Fats?+
We rank Animal Fats based on their nutritional value, ingredient cleanliness (fewer additives), and vegan compatibility. Products with lower sugar and simpler ingredients rank higher.
Can I find low-calorie Animal Fats here?+
Yes! Our list highlights the nutritional details of each product. Look for the "Calories" badge on the product cards above to find low-calorie options.
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