Fats & oils

Butter: calories and nutrition facts

Q: How many calories are in butter?

717 kcal (2,999 kJ) per 100 g. 1 tsp (5 g) provides about 36 kcal.

Q: How much fat is in butter?

81 g fat per 100 g, of which 50 g saturates. 1 tsp (5 g) has about 4.1 g.

Per 100 g: 717 kcal, 0.9 g protein, 0.1 g carbohydrates and 81 g fat. A typical serving (1 tsp, 5 g) provides about 36 kcal.

Values per 100 g; drinks and milk per 100 ml. Carbohydrates exclude fibre.

Nutrition facts

Nutrition facts	per 100 g	1 tsp · 5 g
Energy	2,999 kJ / 717 kcal	150 kJ / 36 kcal
Fat	81 g	4.1 g
of which saturates	50 g	2.5 g
Carbohydrate	0.1 g	< 0.1 g
of which sugars	0.1 g	< 0.1 g
Fibre	0 g	0 g
Protein	0.9 g	< 0.1 g
Salt	0.03 g	< 0.01 g

Carbohydrates exclude fibre, as on UK and EU labels. “–” means: not stated in the source.

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in butter?

717 kcal (2,999 kJ) per 100 g. 1 tsp (5 g) provides about 36 kcal.

How much fat is in butter?

81 g fat per 100 g, of which 50 g saturates. 1 tsp (5 g) has about 4.1 g.

Compared

Calories per 100 g or 100 ml in Fats & oils.

Calorie chart: fats & oils

Source and notes

U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, SR Legacy (April 2018): “Butter, without salt”, FDC ID 173430. Public domain (CC0 1.0).

Average values from the United States. Variety, ripeness, origin, recipe and preparation change the values; for packaged food the label applies. Not dietary advice.

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