Brief Answer:
Hello-Let's take a look at the composition of the two products

Detailed Answer:
The first ingredient in a butter spray is water, usually followed by some oil of some sort, flavorings, preservatives, buttermilk, thickening agents. So, if you are looking for a "natural" product, this is not one to consider. Each spray has 1 calorie and there are 15 mg for every 5 sprays. It may help cut down on calories and saturated fat, a help if you are trying to lower your lipids or calories. But, you are also spraying your food with chemicals.

Butter is full of saturated fats which turn into cholesterol in our bodies and can have other negative functions. In moderation and without the presence of a chronic disease, butter may be an option as it had vitamin K in it some healthy fats, conjugated linoleic acid and, in some studies, has been associated with a lower rate of obesity.

Diets, meal plans, the amount and types of fats one eats - all should be individualized as we are biochemically individual which is one reason why studies conflict with each other.

Experts argue incessantly and conclusions never are reached for very long before they change. Having a good personal nutritionists and physician both are key to helping you make important lifestyle changes that will guide you in the future.

You've asked if there is anything better. . .for what? Lowering calories? Controlling total fat in diet? What is the goal? General health? ..Can you please clarify??

The general guidelines is that we should eat 15-35% of our diet as fat emphasizing mono and omega-3 fatty acids, eliminating trans fat completely, keeping saturated fat less than 10% of the total calories in the diet. Modifications are made for special diets.

The choices you make should take so many things into consideration that it is always good to have clinicians on your side who understand your health goals, your chronic medical conditions, your lab values, your weight, your family history, your current lifestyle, your current medications, food patterns. . .

I have presented a great deal of information. If you would like clarifications, feel free to write me back. I appreciate the question. My best regards, XXXXXXX Shattler, M.S.,RDN Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, USA

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