🧈 Butter has 717 calories per 100 g — 100 in 1 tablespoon
Dairy & Eggs · Serving: 1 tablespoon (14 g) · Values are USDA-based estimates.
per 100 g
per serving (1 tablespoon)
macros per 100 g
Nutrition table
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving (14 g) | % Daily Value (per 100 g) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 717 kcal | 100 kcal | 35.9% |
| Protein | 0.9 g | 0.1 g | 1.8% |
| Carbs | 0.1 g | 0.0 g | 0% |
| Fat | 81 g | 11.3 g | 103.8% |
| Fibre | 0 g | 0 g | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.1 g | 0.0 g | 0.2% |
| Sodium | 11 mg | 1.5 mg | 0.5% |
| Potassium | 24 mg | 3.4 mg | 0.5% |
| Calcium | 24 mg | 3.4 mg | 1.8% |
| Iron | 0.0 mg | 0.0 mg | 0.1% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0 mg | 0% |
% Daily Value is based on US Daily Values (calories 2000, protein 50 g, carbs 275 g, fat 78 g, fibre 28 g, sugar 50 g, sodium 2300 mg, potassium 4700 mg, calcium 1300 mg, iron 18 mg, vitamin C 90 mg). A dash means the value is not available for this food, not zero.
Is Butter healthy?
With 717 calories and 0.9g protein per 100 g, Butter sits in the higher-calorie range for everyday foods. As with any single food, what matters most is the overall pattern of what you eat across the day.
This is general information about the food's nutrition profile, not medical or dietary advice for any individual.
How it fits your goals
- General eating: at 717 kcal per 100 g, a serving of 1 tablespoon contributes 100 kcal — easy to slot into a day once you know the number.
- Protein focus: 0.9g protein per 100 g (0.1g per serving) — a modest protein source; pair it with a higher-protein food if protein is your priority.
- Lower-carb eating: 0.1g carbs per 100 g — relatively low in carbs.
General information only — not a personal diet plan.
Similar foods
Compared with Butter (717 kcal / 100 g): Margarine has 717 kcal per 100 g. Salted Butter has 717 kcal per 100 g. Compare any two foods →
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Butter?
Butter has 717 calories per 100 g, and 100 calories in 1 tablespoon (14 g).
How much protein is in Butter?
0.9g protein per 100 g, or 0.1g per serving.
How much sugar is in Butter?
0.1g sugar per 100 g, or 0.0g per serving.
What is a serving of Butter?
On this page, a serving is 1 tablespoon (14 g). Per-serving values are calculated as the per-100 g value × grams ÷ 100.