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How Many Calories in Butter?
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Quick reference — common serving sizes
| Amount | Calories | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| 1 oz (28g) | 203 kcal | 0.2g |
| 100g | 717 kcal | 0.8g |
| 1 tablespoon | 100 kcal | 0.1g |
A butter contains 717 calories per 100g. A typical 1 tablespoon (14g) provides about 100 calories. Butter is high in calories. Accurate tracking starts with weighing portions — a digital kitchen scale removes all the guesswork.
Butter Nutrition Facts
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per serving (14g) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 717 kcal | 100 kcal |
| Protein | 0.8g | 0.1g |
| Carbohydrates | 0.1g | 0.0g |
| of which Sugars | 0.1g | 0.0g |
| Fat | 81.1g | 11.4g |
| of which Saturates | 51.4g | 7.2g |
| Fibre | 0.0g | 0.0g |
| Sodium | 643.0mg | 90mg |
| Potassium | 24.0mg | 3mg |
| Calcium | 24.0mg | 3mg |
| Iron | 0.0mg | 0.0mg |
| Vitamin C | 0.0mg | 0.0mg |
| Vitamin A | 684.0µg | 96µg |
| Selenium | 1.0µg | 0µg |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.0mg | 0.0mg |
% of Daily Value (per 100g)
Based on a standard 2,000-calorie reference diet — the same basis used on nutrition labels in the US and UK.
- High in fat (104% DV) — an excellent source
- High in vitamin A (76% DV) — an excellent source
- High in saturated fat (257% DV) — worth weighing against your daily intake if you're watching this specifically
- High in sodium (28% DV) — worth weighing against your daily intake if you're watching this specifically
- Calories: 36% DV
- Protein: 2% DV
- Carbohydrates: 0% DV
- Fibre: 0% DV
- Fat: 104% DV
- Saturated fat: 257% DV
- Sodium: 28% DV
- Potassium: 1% DV
- Calcium: 2% DV
- Iron: 0% DV
- Vitamin C: 0% DV
- Vitamin A: 76% DV
- Selenium: 2% DV
- Riboflavin (B2): 0% DV
Useful for tracking butter
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Does butter fit your diet?
Low-carb / keto
Butter contains 0.1g of carbohydrate per 100g, low enough to fit comfortably within most low-carb or ketogenic daily carb allowances — check the fat and protein split above against your specific macro targets.
Moderation note
Butter is relatively energy-dense (717 kcal/100g) with 51.4g of saturated fat per 100g — fine as part of a varied diet, worth weighing rather than eyeballing if you're watching saturated fat intake specifically.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many calories in butter per 100g?
Butter contains 717 calories per 100g, based on USDA reference data.
Is butter high in calories?
A 1 tablespoon of butter (14g) has around 100 calories — roughly 5% of a 2,000-calorie daily intake.
Is butter good for weight loss?
Butter is fairly calorie-dense at 717 calories per 100g, so portion size matters when losing weight. A 1 tablespoon provides about 100 calories.
How much protein is in butter?
Butter contains 0.8g of protein per 100g.
Is butter a good source of fibre?
Butter is relatively low in fibre at 0.0g per 100g, so pairing it with fibre-rich sides (vegetables, whole grains, legumes) can help balance a meal.
How does butter compare to butter, without salt?
Butter has 717 calories per 100g, close to butter, without salt at 717 — 0 calories fewer per 100g. See the full macro breakdown above.
Is butter keto-friendly?
Butter contains 0.1g of carbohydrate per 100g, which fits comfortably within most ketogenic daily carb allowances — check it against your specific daily carb target.
How many servings of butter for 20g of protein?
With 0.8g of protein per 100g, you'd need roughly 2500g of butter to reach 20g of protein
Foods with a similar calorie count
Other dairy closest to butter by calories per 100g:
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Butter (this page) | 717 kcal | 0.8g | 0.1g | 81.1g |
| Butter, without Salt | 717 kcal | 0.8g | 0.1g | 81.1g |
| Butter, Whipped, with Salt | 718 kcal | 0.5g | 2.9g | 78.3g |
| Egg, Yolk, Dried | 669 kcal | 33.6g | 0.7g | 59.1g |
| Egg, Whole, Dried, Stabilized | 615 kcal | 48.2g | 2.4g | 44.0g |
| Egg, Whole, Dried | 592 kcal | 48.0g | 1.1g | 43.9g |
| Dessert Topping, Powdered | 577 kcal | 4.9g | 52.5g | 39.9g |
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Nutrition data: USDA FoodData Central (public domain, CC0 1.0). Values are per 100g unless stated.