Butter, light, stick, with salt: Nutrition Facts
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Butter, light, stick, with salt contains 499 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 tablespoon (14 g) provides about 70 kcal.
Roughly 97% of its calories come from fat, with 3% from protein and 0% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in fats and oils on FoodFactly, where the median is 717 kcal per 100 g across 217 foods.
100 g provides 52% of the Daily Value for Vitamin A and 11% of the Daily Value for Vitamin E.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 499 kcal | |
| Total fat ? | 55.1 g | 71% |
| Saturated fat ? | 34.3 g | 172% |
| Cholesterol ? | 106 mg | 35% |
| Sodium ? | 450 mg | 20% |
| Total carbohydrates ? | 0 g | 0% |
| Dietary fiber ? | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars Z | 0 g | |
| Protein ? | 3.3 g | 7% |
| Vitamin A C | 465 µg | 52% |
| Vitamin C ? | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D ? | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E I | 1.6 mg | 11% |
| Vitamin K I | 4.8 µg | 4% |
| Thiamin (B1) ? | 0.01 mg | 0.8% |
| Riboflavin (B2) ? | 0.07 mg | 5% |
| Niacin (B3) ? | 0.02 mg | 0.1% |
| Vitamin B6 ? | 0.01 mg | 0.6% |
| Folate (B9) C | 1 µg | 0.3% |
| Vitamin B12 ? | 0.13 µg | 5% |
| Choline I | 12.9 mg | 2% |
| Calcium ? | 48 mg | 4% |
| Iron ? | 1.1 mg | 6% |
| Magnesium ? | 5 mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus ? | 34 mg | 3% |
| Potassium ? | 71 mg | 2% |
| Zinc ? | 0.26 mg | 2% |
| Copper ? | 0 mg | 0% |
| Selenium I | 1 µg | 2% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 3%
- Fat 97%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein3.3 gin the top quarter of fats and oils (median 0 g)
- Fat55.1 gbelow the median for fats and oils (median 80.3 g)
- Saturated fat34.3 gin the top quarter of fats and oils (median 11.7 g)
- Sodium450 mgabove the median for fats and oils (median 28 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal0.66 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water42.1 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat ? | 15.9 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat ? | 2 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) ? | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) ? | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 1.2 g |
| SFA 4:0 ? | 1.8 g |
| SFA 6:0 ? | 1.1 g |
| SFA 8:0 ? | 0.62 g |
| SFA 10:0 ? | 1.4 g |
| SFA 12:0 ? | 1.6 g |
| SFA 14:0 ? | 5.5 g |
| SFA 16:0 ? | 14.5 g |
| SFA 18:0 ? | 6.7 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 13.9 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.8 g |
| PUFA 20:4 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 1.2 g |
| PUFA 18:4 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 22:1 ? | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) ? | 0 g |
Carotenoids (9)
| Beta-carotene I | 107 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene Z | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin Z | 0 µg |
| Retinol I | 456 µg |
| Carotene, alpha Z | 0 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units I | 0 IU |
| Vitamin D2 (ergocalciferol) I | 0 µg |
| Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) I | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta Z | 0 µg |
Other components (11)
| Water ? | 42.1 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol ? | 0 g |
| Caffeine Z | 0 mg |
| Ash C | 1 g |
| Theobromine Z | 0 mg |
| Energy ? | 2,088 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU C | 1,698 IU |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food ? | 1 µg |
| Vitamin E, added Z | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added Z | 0 µg |
Other forms of Butter
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Butter, Clarified butter (ghee) | 900 | 0 g | 0 g | 100 g |
| Butter, light, stick, without salt | 499 | 3.3 g | 0 g | 55.1 g |
| Butter, salted | 717 | 0.85 g | 0.06 g | 81.1 g |
| Butter, whipped, with salt | 731 | 0.49 g | 0 g | 78.3 g |
| Butter, without salt | 717 | 0.85 g | 0.06 g | 81.1 g |
| Butter, stick, salted | n/a | n/a | n/a | 82.2 g |
| Butter, NFS | 743 | 0.85 g | 0.06 g | 82.2 g |
| Butter, stick | 743 | 0.85 g | 0.06 g | 82.2 g |
| Butter, tub | 731 | 0.49 g | 0 g | 78.3 g |
| Butter, light | 499 | 3.3 g | 0 g | 55.1 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vegetable oil-butter spread, reduced calorie | 465 | 0 g | 0 g | 53 g |
| Salad dressing, caesar dressing, regular | 542 | 2.2 g | 3.3 g | 57.9 g |
| Caesar dressing | 542 | 2.2 g | 3.3 g | 57.8 g |
| Margarine-like, vegetable oil spread, 60% fat, stick/tub/bottle, with salt | 526 | 0.6 g | 0 g | 59.2 g |
| Margarine-like vegetable-oil spread, stick/tub/bottle, 60% fat, with added vitamin D | 535 | 0.6 g | 0 g | 59.2 g |
| Margarine-like, vegetable oil spread, 60% fat, tub, with salt, with added vitamin D | 533 | 0.17 g | 0.86 g | 59.8 g |
| Margarine-like, vegetable oil spread, 60% fat, stick/tub/bottle, without salt | 533 | 0.17 g | 0.86 g | 59.8 g |
| Margarine-like, vegetable oil spread, 60% fat, tub, with salt | 533 | 0.17 g | 0.86 g | 59.8 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in butter?
100 g of butter has 499 kcal. 1 tablespoon (14 g): about 70 kcal.
How much protein is in butter?
Butter contains 3.3 g of protein per 100 g (7% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 0.46 g in 1 tablespoon (14 g). About 3% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other fats and oils, that is among the highest quarter (median 0 g).
How many carbs are in butter?
Butter has 0 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 0 g of sugars.
How much fat is in butter?
Butter contains 55.1 g of fat per 100 g, of which 34.3 g is saturated (172% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does butter contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin A (52% DV) and Vitamin E (11% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in butter?
100 g contains 450 mg of sodium, 20% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record dated April 1, 2019. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record 173581. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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