How many calories are in butter?
Butter: 1 pat (5 g) has 36 kcal. Per 100 g: 717 kcal.
Values for: unsalted
1 pat (5 g)
36kcal
100 g
717kcal
Nutrients per 100 g
- Protein
- 0.9 g
- Carbs
- 0.1 g
- Fat
- 81.1 g
- Fiber
- 0 g
- Sugars
- 0.1 g
Is it a source of protein? No: only 1% of its calories come from protein, and EU labelling needs at least 12% for “source of protein” (Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006).
Servings and amounts
| Amount | kcal | Prot. | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 pat (5 g) | 36 | 0 | 0 | 4.1 |
| 1 tablespoon (14 g) | 102 | 0.1 | 0 | 11.5 |
| 50 g | 359 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 40.6 |
| 100 g | 717 | 0.9 | 0.1 | 81.1 |
| 150 g | 1,076 | 1.4 | 0.2 | 121.7 |
| 200 g | 1,434 | 1.8 | 0.2 | 162.2 |
Household servings are the weights given by the same source; the rest is scaled from 100 g. Weigh something else and the app does the maths.
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in butter?
Butter: 1 pat (5 g) has 36 kcal. Per 100 g: 717 kcal. Values for: unsalted.
How much protein is in butter?
1 pat (5 g): 0 g of protein. Per 100 g, 0.9 g, with 0.1 g of carbs and 81.1 g of fat. Is it a source of protein? No: only 1% of its calories come from protein, and EU labelling needs at least 12% for “source of protein” (Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006).
What are the macros of butter?
Per 100 g: 0.9 g of protein, 0.1 g of carbs (0.1 g of sugars), 81.1 g of fat and 0 g of fiber.
Are these values raw or cooked?
They are for butter: unsalted. Cooking changes the weight (water is lost or absorbed), so always compare in the same state.
Is butter fattening?
No single food makes you gain weight on its own: the day’s total does. 1 pat (5 g): 36 kcal, 2% of the 2,000 kcal used as the reference on food labels.
How do I know how much is on my plate without weighing it?
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Source
USDA FoodData Central (SR Legacy), entry 173430
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