Nutrition facts
Per 100 grams
- Energy
- 743 kcal3108.7 kJ
- Carbohydrates
- 0.1 g
- Protein
- 0.9 g
- Total fat
- 82.2 g
- Dietary fiber
- 0 g
- Sodium
- 524 mg
- Calcium
- 21 mg
Nutrition referenceCondiments
Butter
Butter is a solid dairy fat made by churning cream, used for cooking and spreading. Per 100 g it provides 743 calories with 82.2 g fat.
743
kcalper 100g
- Carbs
- 0.1g
- Protein
- 0.9g
- Fat
- 82.2g
Reference values
About this food
Understanding this nutrition reference
Butter is a solid dairy fat made by churning cream until it separates into butterfat and buttermilk. It is used for cooking, baking, and spreading on bread, and is salted or unsalted.
Nutritionally, butter is almost pure fat. Per 100 g it provides about 743 kcal, 0.1 g of carbohydrates, 0.9 g of protein, and 82.2 g of fat, with 524 mg of sodium and 21 mg of calcium.
Butter is very energy-dense, so small amounts add many calories. For accurate tracking, measure by the pat or spoonful, and use the serving sizes below.
Portion guidance
How to use the serving references
Nutrition values are reported per 100 g. A typical 1 tbsp serving (about 14 g) provides roughly 104 kcal. Use the serving sizes below to estimate portions when logging.
Questions and answers
Butter nutrition FAQ
How many calories are in butter?
Butter provides about 743 calories per 100 g. A typical 1 tbsp serving (about 14 g) provides roughly 104 calories.
Is butter pure fat?
Butter is almost entirely fat, providing about 82.2 g of fat per 100 g with very little protein or carbohydrate.
Is butter high in sodium?
Salted butter provides about 524 mg of sodium per 100 g. Unsalted butter contains very little sodium.
