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Calories in butter

100 g of butter has 717 kcal, 0.8 g of protein, 0.1 g of carbs and 81.1 g of fat. A thin spread on one slice is about 5 g, with 36 kcal and 0 g of protein.

717kcal / 100 g
Protein 0%Carbs 0%Fat 100%
PortionkcalProteinCarbsFat
100 g7170.8 g0.1 g81.1 g
a thin spread on one slice5 g360 g0 g4.1 g
1 tbsp14 g1000.1 g0 g11.4 g
Fibre
0 g
Sugars
0.1 g
Saturated fat
50.5 g
Sodium
11 mg
Potassium
24 mg
Calcium
24 mg
Iron
0 mg
Vitamin C
0 mg

Per 100 g. Source: USDA FoodData Central.

How it fits your diet

Butter is 81% fat, 717 kcal per 100 g. A thin spread on a slice of bread (5 g) is only 36 kcal; thicker layers and spoonfuls in the pan are what add up, at 100 kcal per tablespoon. Measure it when you cook.

See also: olive oil, sour cream, white bread

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in a tablespoon of butter?

One tbsp (about 14 g) has 100 kcal and 0.1 g of protein.

How many calories are in 100 g of butter?

717 kcal. A thin spread on one slice is about 5 g, with 36 kcal and 0 g of protein.

How much protein is in butter?

0.8 g of protein per 100 g, which is 0.4% of its calories.

Sources

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