Earth Balance is an ethical and more healthy substitute for butter and margarine. Many traditional margarines contain some dairy; Earth Balance is completely vegan. Many traditional margarines contain hydrogenated oils (which are very unhealthy) but Earth Balance contains none. It comes in 16 oz. (2 cup) tubs as well as sticks.

Nutrition information (16 oz. Natural Buttery Spread):
Serving size: 1 Tbsp (14g)
Calories: 100
Calories from fat: 100
Total fat: 11g
Saturated fat: 3.5g
Trans fat: 0g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.5g
Monounsaturated fat: 3.5g
Cholesterol: 0mg
Sodium: 120mg
Total Carbohydrates: 0g
Protein: 0g
Each serving contains 440mg Omega-3 and 10% RDA of Vitamin E

Ingredients: Expeller-pressed natural oil blend (soybean, palm fruit, canola, and olive), filtered water, pure salt, natural flavor (derived from corn, no MSG, no alcohol, no gluten), soy protein, soy lecithin, lactic acid (non-dairy, derived from sugar beets), and beta-carotene color (from natural source).

This product is available at the 17th Street Market, Broadway and Campbell Safeway, and most health food stores.