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Is Crisco Healthier Than Butter? A Modern Nutritional Comparison

Dec 2, 2025 •

5 min read

After the US ban on artificial trans fats in 2020, Crisco was reformulated, changing the long-held nutritional comparison with butter. This shift raises a critical question for home cooks and bakers everywhere: is Crisco healthier than butter?