Delicious Cholesterol Free Fat Spread
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A realistic serve of Delicious Cholesterol Free Fat Spread (10 g, typical serve) has 68 kcal, 0.1 g protein, 0.1 g carbohydrate, 7.5 g fat, 0 g added sugar and 75 mg sodium. Per 100 g it has 680 kcal, 0.5 g protein, 0.7 g carbohydrate, 75 g fat, 37 g saturated fat, 0 g added sugar and 750 mg sodium.
Delicious Cholesterol Free Fat Spread is a palm oil based table and cooking spread with milk solids, salt and a set of additives. It scores CC5: middling on nutrition because only added vitamins A and D lift it, middling on ingredients because of the preservative and antioxidant, and high on risk because of the saturated fat and salt. Best used thinly and occasionally.
Ingredients, decoded
8 listed- Refined Vegetable Oil (Refined Palm Oil)
- Common Salt
- Milk Solids
- Emulsifier (E 322)
- Stabilizer (E 471)
- Permitted class II preservatives (E 202)
- Acidity Regulator (E 330)
- Antioxidant (E 319)
The label gives no sugar figure, so there is nothing to count in teaspoons.
Score and nutrition facts for Delicious Cholesterol Free Fat Spread:
| Energy | 680 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 0.5 g |
| Carbohydrates | 0.7 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Total fat | 75 g |
| Saturated fat | 37 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 750 mg |
| Vitamin A | 900 µg |
| Vitamin D | 5 µg |
Think this score is wrong?
Why Delicious Cholesterol Free Fat Spread scores CC5
Nutrition is a C because the only credit comes from added vitamins A and D. Ingredients are a C because of TBHQ and two other additives, and risk is a 5 on 37 g saturated fat per 100 g.
Adequate nutrient density
- Protein
- 0.5 g
- Fibre
- Not declared
- Vitamins and minerals
- Vitamin A, Vitamin D
- Energy
- 680 kcal
01 Nutrition density: why C
Protein is 0.5 g per 100 g, from the milk solids, and no fibre is declared, so the core nutrition score is zero. The grade rests on the added vitamins: 900 mcg vitamin A and 5 mcg vitamin D per 100 g.
Nothing else adds to it. The spread is a fat with a vitamin top-up, so it lands in the middle.
Scored on protein, fibre and twelve vitamins and minerals, against the Codex and FSSAI "source" and "high" levels, per 100 g and per 100 kcal. Protein also has to supply at least 12.5% of the calories to count, and 25% for full credit.
Mixed processing and additives
- Base
- Refined Vegetable Oil
- Main fat
- Refined Vegetable Oil
- Sweeteners
- None added
- Additives
- 5
- Flagged
- Palm oil, TBHQ
02 Ingredient integrity: why C
Refined palm oil leads the list, followed by salt and milk solids. No hydrogenated fat is listed, so the declared 0 g trans fat is accepted.
The additives cost ingredient points: the antioxidant TBHQ (319) costs the most, then mono- and diglycerides (471) and lecithin (322). Potassium sorbate (202) and citric acid (330) cost nothing in the score.
No ingredient percentages are declared for the oil, milk solids or added vitamins, which is a small gap.
Scored on how processed the ingredients are, which additives are used and why, and whether the label keeps its promises.
Very high risk
- Added sugar
- 0 g
- Sodium
- 750 mg
- Saturated fat
- 37 g
- Trans fat
- 0 g
03 Load risk: why 5
Saturated fat is the biggest driver: 37 g per 100 g, more than seven times the 5 g high line. A typical 10 g serve has 3.7 g.
Sodium at 750 mg per 100 g and energy at 680 kcal per 100 g add to it. Added sugar is 0 g and trans fat is declared as 0 g, so neither plays a part.
Scored on free sugar, sodium, saturated fat and trans fat, each weighed by how strong the evidence of harm is.
Red flags
- −Red flag: High sodium (750mg per 100g)
- −Red flag: High saturated fat (37g)
- −Red flag: Palm oil listed
- −Red flag: Contains TBHQ
Green flags
- +Green flag: No added sugar
Does Delicious Cholesterol Free Fat Spread live up to its claims?
Cholesterol free is accurate as declared, and the vitamin claim holds. The fresh cream claim on the retailer page conflicts with the pack, which lists palm oil and milk solids.
- Product nameBe careful
“Cholesterol Free”
The panel declares 0 mg cholesterol, which is true for a plant-oil spread. Saturated fat is still 37 g per 100 g.
- Retail listingBe careful
“Made from fresh cream”
The retailer page says made from fresh cream, but the pack lists refined palm oil first and milk solids third, with no cream.
- Retail listingBe careful
“Fresh, pure buttery taste”
The pack says it contains added natural and nature-identical flavours and a natural colour (E160b), so the buttery taste is partly built in.
- Retail listingHolds
“Fortified with Vitamins A and D”
The panel shows 900 mcg vitamin A and 5 mcg vitamin D per 100 g, and the pack states the added amounts.
What's in Delicious Cholesterol Free Fat Spread?
Refined palm oil leads, then salt and milk solids. The saturated fat, the salt and the antioxidant TBHQ are what to watch.
8 ingredients listed. Additives and watched ingredients we rate: 2 low concern, 1 no concern. 3 more entries look like additives we have not researched yet.
The ingredient list, read for you
Refined palm oil comes first, so the spread is mostly vegetable fat, with salt second and milk solids third. The rest are additives: lecithin as emulsifier, mono- and diglycerides as stabilizer, potassium sorbate as preservative, citric acid for acidity and TBHQ as antioxidant to keep the fat from going rancid. Vitamins A and D are added, and the pack says flavours and a natural colour are used.
What the additives do
Palm oil (low concern): cheap, heat-stable frying fat. A cheap, stable frying oil that is about half saturated fat. Very common in Indian packaged snacks. More on Palm oil.
TBHQ (low concern): stops oils going rancid. A synthetic antioxidant that stops oils from going rancid. Permitted within limits, but common in heavily processed, oil-rich foods. More on TBHQ.
Potassium Sorbate (no concern): stops mould and yeast. A widely used preservative against mould and yeast. Low toxicity. More on Potassium Sorbate.
Not in our additive research yet: Emulsifier (E 322); Stabilizer (E 471); Acidity Regulator (E 330).
Ingredients to watch
- Saturated fatConcern
37 g per 100 g, from refined palm oil. A 10 g serve has 3.7 g.
- SodiumWorth watching
750 mg per 100 g, so about 75 mg in a 10 g serve. It adds up if the spread is used generously.
- TBHQ (319)Worth watching
A synthetic antioxidant that costs the most ingredient points of the additives listed. Mono- and diglycerides (471) and lecithin (322) cost smaller amounts.
- Trans fat wordingWorth watching
The panel declares 0 g, while the pack also states trans fatty acids of not more than 1% by weight. No hydrogenated fat is listed.
- No cholesterol, no added sugarFine
0 mg cholesterol and 0 g added sugar per 100 g.
- Vitamins A and DFine
900 mcg vitamin A and 5 mcg vitamin D per 100 g, added by the maker.
What it doesn’t have
- No ingredient percentages are given for the oil, milk solids or added vitamins.
- No fibre and almost no protein, as expected for a fat spread.
What to know about Delicious Cholesterol Free Fat Spread
Cholesterol free, but 37 g saturated fat per 100 g
A 500 g tub of vegetable fat spread, graded medium fat, with 75% total fat by weight. It is built on refined palm oil, with salt, milk solids and a run of additives: an emulsifier, a stabilizer, a preservative, an acidity regulator and an antioxidant. It is sold for spreading on bread and for cooking pav-bhaji, parathas, khichdi and pulao.
What you get is a pure fat product: 680 kcal, 75 g fat and 0.5 g protein per 100 g, with no added sugar and no cholesterol. Vitamins A and D are added, at 900 mcg and 5 mcg per 100 g. What it costs is saturated fat at 37 g per 100 g and sodium at 750 mg per 100 g. In a typical 10 g serve that is 68 kcal, 3.7 g saturated fat and 75 mg sodium.
The name leads with cholesterol free, which is true as declared, but it says nothing about the saturated fat that comes with palm oil. The retailer page also says it is made from fresh cream, while the pack lists palm oil and milk solids and no cream. CleanPlate scores it CC5.
Who should eat Delicious Cholesterol Free Fat Spread?
An occasional, small-portion fat for most adults, and rarely for children or anyone managing weight or blood sugar, because of its saturated fat.
- Most adultsRarely
37 g saturated fat per 100 g, 3.7 g in a typical 10 g serve.
- ChildrenRarely
High saturated fat and an additive set, including TBHQ, with little else of value.
- Diabetes or prediabetesRarely
Only 0.7 g carbohydrate per 100 g, but 37 g saturated fat per 100 g.
- Weight managementRarely
680 kcal per 100 g, 68 kcal in every 10 g.
Myths about Delicious Cholesterol Free Fat Spread
Cholesterol free describes cholesterol only. It does not mean low in fat or saturated fat, and this spread has 75 g fat per 100 g.
Myth: Does cholesterol free mean low in fat?
No. Cholesterol free means the food has no cholesterol, which is true of any plant oil. A spread can still be mostly fat, and this one is 75 g fat and 37 g saturated fat per 100 g.
Recipes with Delicious Cholesterol Free Fat Spread
Use a teaspoon-sized amount in pav-bhaji, parathas or khichdi for flavour. Each 10 g adds 68 kcal and 3.7 g saturated fat.
Pav-bhaji finish
A 10 g knob on the bhaji adds 68 kcal and 3.7 g saturated fat, so use it for flavour at the end rather than for frying.
Parathas
Brush on a thin layer rather than a spoonful, since each 10 g is 3.7 g saturated fat.
Khichdi or pulao
Stir in a small amount at the end. The spread has 750 mg sodium per 100 g, so cut back on added salt.
Delicious Cholesterol Free Fat Spread: common questions
Is Delicious Cholesterol Free Fat Spread healthy?
Delicious Cholesterol Free Fat Spread is high in salt, saturated fat and calories, so it is best kept as a rare treat.
How many calories and how much protein are in Delicious Cholesterol Free Fat Spread?
Per 100 g, Delicious Cholesterol Free Fat Spread has 680 kcal, 0.5 g protein, 0.7 g carbohydrate, 75 g fat and 37 g saturated fat. One serve (10 g, typical serve) has 68 kcal and 0.1 g protein.
What are the ingredients in Delicious Cholesterol Free Fat Spread?
8 ingredients, in label order: Refined Vegetable Oil (Refined Palm Oil), Common Salt, Milk Solids, Emulsifier (E 322), Stabilizer (E 471), Permitted class II preservatives (E 202), Acidity Regulator (E 330), Antioxidant (E 319). Flagged: Palm oil (low concern), TBHQ (low concern).
Does Delicious Cholesterol Free Fat Spread live up to its claims?
4 claims checked: 1 holds, 3 need care. "Cholesterol Free" needs care: The panel declares 0 mg cholesterol, which is true for a plant-oil spread. Saturated fat is still 37 g per 100 g. "Made from fresh cream" needs care: The retailer page says made from fresh cream, but the pack lists refined palm oil first and milk solids third, with no cream.
Who should limit Delicious Cholesterol Free Fat Spread?
Most adults: rarely. 37 g saturated fat per 100 g, 3.7 g in a typical 10 g serve. Children: rarely. High saturated fat and an additive set, including TBHQ, with little else of value. Diabetes or prediabetes: rarely. Only 0.7 g carbohydrate per 100 g, but 37 g saturated fat per 100 g.
How much sugar, salt and saturated fat does Delicious Cholesterol Free Fat Spread have?
Per 100 g, Delicious Cholesterol Free Fat Spread has 0 g added sugar, 750 mg sodium (about 1.9 g salt) and 37 g saturated fat. The FSSAI and UK FSA "high" lines are 10 g added sugar, 600 mg sodium and 5 g saturated fat per 100 g. It is high in salt and saturated fat.
What does the CC5 score mean for Delicious Cholesterol Free Fat Spread?
The first letter (C) grades nutrition density on A to E, the second (C) grades ingredient integrity on A to E, and the number (5) grades load risk on 1 to 5. A and 1 are best. Nutrition: Protein is 0.5 g per 100 g, from the milk solids, and no fibre is declared, so the core nutrition score is zero. The grade rests on the added vitamins: 900 mcg vitamin A and 5 mcg vitamin D per 100 g. Ingredients: Refined palm oil leads the list, followed by salt and milk solids. No hydrogenated fat is listed, so the declared 0 g trans fat is accepted. Load risk: Saturated fat is the biggest driver: 37 g per 100 g, more than seven times the 5 g high line. A typical 10 g serve has 3.7 g.
Last reviewed October 31, 2026. Scored with the CleanPlate method from the published label. Spotted a mistake? .
Reference values: FSSAI labelling regulations, Codex Alimentarius, ICMR-NIN and the UK front of pack guidance. Where our label data comes from.
Label read on 31 October 2026, from photos of the pack. If the pack has changed since, tell us.
Score history (1)
| Date | Score | Method | Why |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 October 2026 | CC5 | v5.0 | First scored |
Every change to this score is logged. See corrections and the method changelog.
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