How does the high saturated fat and salt content in Manteiga dos Açores affect a hypertensive or heart‑healthy diet?

The 55 g of saturated fat per 100 g raises LDL cholesterol, and the 1.4 g of salt adds about 560 mg of sodium, both of which can increase blood pressure and cardiovascular risk; therefore it should be used sparingly by people monitoring blood pressure or cholesterol.

Is the dairy component in this butter a problem for people with lactose intolerance or milk allergy?

Butter is made from cream, which contains only trace amounts of lactose, so most lactose‑intolerant individuals can tolerate it, but because it is derived from milk it must be avoided by anyone with a confirmed milk allergy.

Can Manteiga dos Açores be incorporated into a ketogenic or low‑carb eating plan?

Yes, the product is very low in carbohydrates (0.6 g per 100 g) and high in fat, making it compatible with ketogenic and other low‑carb diets, though its high saturated fat and salt mean consumption should still be moderated.

Continente,SONAE • 250 g

Manteiga dos Açores

Fat And Sauces

Product Insights

Manteiga dos Açores is a traditional Portuguese butter made from 98 % pasteurised cream and 2 % salt, classified in the PNNS groups "Fat and sauces" and "Fats". It carries a Nutri-Score of E and belongs to NOVA group 2, indicating a processed culinary ingredient rather than an ultra‑processed food. With 82 g of total fat (55 g saturated) and 1.4 g of salt per 100 g, it delivers high energy (742 kcal) but provides very little sugar, protein or fiber, and it contains a milk allergen.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal742 kcal

Fat82 g

Saturated Fat55 g

Carbohydrates0.6 g

Sugars0.6 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average spread category, this butter contains more fat (82 g vs 76.6 g), markedly more saturated fat (55 g vs 21.7 g) and salt (1.4 g vs 0.39 g), while its sugar level is lower (0.6 g vs 3.64 g) and its energy is slightly higher (742 kcal vs 709 kcal).

Ingredients

_Nata_ Pasteurizada (Origem: Portugal) (Contém _Leite_) e Sal (2%).

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