Butter: calories and nutrition facts
100 g of butter has 717 kcal. 1 tbsp (14 g): 102 kcal.
Butter is in the family Dairy. Per 100 g it provides 0.85 g protein, 0.06 g carbohydrates (0 g fiber) and 81.1 g fat: about 100% of its calories come from fat.
What butter provides most
- High in vitamin A: 684 µg per 100 g, 76 % of the Daily Value.
- Source of vitamin E: 2.3 mg per 100 g, 15 % of the Daily Value.
Worth knowing, per 100 g: saturated fat: 50.5 g · cholesterol: 215 mg.
Butter per serving
The serving is 1 tbsp, 14 g, from USDA's household measure.
| Nutrient | 100 g | 1 tbsp |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 717 kcal | 102 kcal |
| Protein | 0.85 g | 0.12 g |
| Carbohydrates | 0.06 g | 0.01 g |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sugars | 0.06 g | 0.01 g |
| Fat | 81.1 g | 11.5 g |
| Sodium | 11 mg | 1.6 mg |
Butter nutrition facts (per 100 g)
Macronutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 717 kcal | — |
| Protein | 0.85 g | 2 % |
| Total fat | 81.1 g | 104 % |
| Saturated fat | 50.5 g | 253 % |
| Monounsaturated fat | 23.4 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3 g | — |
| Cholesterol | 215 mg | 72 % |
| Carbohydrates | 0.06 g | 0 % |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0 % |
| Total sugars | 0.06 g | — |
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 684 µg | 76 % |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0 % |
| Vitamin D | 0 µg | 0 % |
| Vitamin E | 2.3 mg | 15 % |
| Vitamin K | 7 µg | 6 % |
| B1 · Thiamin | 0.01 mg | 0 % |
| B2 · Riboflavin | 0.03 mg | 3 % |
| B3 · Niacin | 0.04 mg | 0 % |
| B6 | 0 mg | 0 % |
| B9 · Folate | 3 µg | 1 % |
| B12 | 0.17 µg | 7 % |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 24 mg | 2 % |
| Iron | 0.02 mg | 0 % |
| Magnesium | 2 mg | 0 % |
| Phosphorus | 24 mg | 2 % |
| Potassium | 24 mg | 1 % |
| Sodium | 11 mg | 0 % |
| Zinc | 0.09 mg | 1 % |
| Selenium | 1 µg | 2 % |
Fatty acids & more
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Omega-3 · ALA | 1.2 g | — |
| Omega-3 · EPA | 0 g | — |
| Omega-3 · DHA | 0 g | — |
% DV: FDA Daily Values (2020), 2,000-calorie adult diet; «—» where none is set. Not a personal recommendation.
Compared with other dairy
Of 5 foods in this family on Micela, butter ranks 1st for calories per 100 g. See the full table.
| # | Food | kcal / 100 g | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 🧈 Butter | 717 | 0.85 g |
| 2 | 🍮 Dulce de leche | 315 | 6.8 g |
| 3 | 🧀 Cheese | 299 | 18.1 g |
| 4 | 🥛 Milk | 61 | 3.1 g |
| 5 | 🍦 Yogurt | 61 | 3.5 g |
Among Micela's 180 foods, butter is in the top 10 for fat (1st), vitamin A (3rd), vitamin E (8th).
Where it comes from
Near East.
Approximate origin, under review.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories does butter have?
100 g of butter has 717 kcal. 1 tbsp (14 g) has 102 kcal.
How much protein does butter have?
0.85 g per 100 g; 0.12 g in 1 tbsp.
How many carbs does butter have?
0.06 g of carbohydrates per 100 g, of which 0 g is fiber and 0.06 g sugars.
What vitamins and minerals does butter have?
The ones it provides most per 100 g, by Daily Value: vitamin A, 76 %; vitamin E, 15 %.
Where does butter come from?
Near East. This is an approximate origin, under review.
Source
USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference, Release 28 (2015) · NDB 1145 · Butter, without salt · Butter, without salt
One serving (1 tbsp) is about 5% of a 2,000-calorie diet. Work out how many calories you need · How we calculate these numbers