Calories in Butter oil, anhydrous
Generic food Dairy and Eggs
Butter oil, anhydrous contains 876 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 tbsp (12.8 g) provides about 112 kcal.
Roughly 100% of its calories come from fat, with 0.1% from protein and 0% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in dairy and egg products on FoodFactly, where the median is 181 kcal per 100 g across 310 foods.
100 g provides 93% of the Daily Value for Vitamin A and 19% 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 | 876 kcal | |
| Total fat ? | 99.5 g | 128% |
| Saturated fat ? | 61.9 g | 310% |
| Cholesterol ? | 256 mg | 85% |
| Sodium ? | 2 mg | 0.1% |
| Total carbohydrates ? | 0 g | 0% |
| Dietary fiber ? | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars C | 0 g | |
| Protein ? | 0.28 g | 0.6% |
| Vitamin A C | 840 µg | 93% |
| Vitamin C ? | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D ? | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E ? | 2.8 mg | 19% |
| Vitamin K I | 8.6 µg | 7% |
| Thiamin (B1) ? | 0.001 mg | 0.1% |
| Riboflavin (B2) ? | 0.005 mg | 0.4% |
| Niacin (B3) ? | 0.003 mg | 0% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) ? | 0.01 mg | 0.2% |
| Vitamin B6 ? | 0.001 mg | 0.1% |
| Folate (B9) C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B12 ? | 0.01 µg | 0.4% |
| Choline I | 22.3 mg | 4% |
| Calcium ? | 4 mg | 0.3% |
| Iron ? | 0 mg | 0% |
| Magnesium ? | 0 mg | 0% |
| Phosphorus ? | 3 mg | 0.2% |
| Potassium ? | 5 mg | 0.1% |
| Zinc ? | 0.01 mg | 0.1% |
| Copper ? | 0.001 mg | 0.1% |
| Manganese ? | 0 mg | 0% |
| Selenium Z | 0 µg | 0% |
% 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 0.1%
- Fat 100%
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
- Protein0.28 gin the lowest quarter of dairy and egg products (median 9 g)
- Sugars0 gin the lowest quarter of dairy and egg products (median 4.7 g)
- Fat99.5 gin the top quarter of dairy and egg products (median 8.3 g)
- Saturated fat61.9 gin the top quarter of dairy and egg products (median 3.3 g)
- Sodium2 mgin the lowest quarter of dairy and egg products (median 129 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal0.032 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water0.24 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat ? | 28.7 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat ? | 3.7 g |
Amino acids (18)
| Tryptophan ? | 0.004 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine ? | 0.013 g |
| Isoleucine ? | 0.017 g |
| Leucine ? | 0.027 g |
| Lysine ? | 0.022 g |
| Methionine ? | 0.007 g |
| Cystine ? | 0.003 g |
| Phenylalanine ? | 0.014 g |
| Tyrosine ? | 0.014 g |
| Valine ? | 0.019 g |
| Arginine ? | 0.01 g |
| Histidine ? | 0.008 g |
| Alanine ? | 0.01 g |
| Aspartic acid ? | 0.021 g |
| Glutamic acid ? | 0.059 g |
| Glycine ? | 0.006 g |
| Proline ? | 0.027 g |
| Serine ? | 0.015 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) ? | 2.2 g |
| SFA 4:0 ? | 3.2 g |
| SFA 6:0 ? | 1.9 g |
| SFA 8:0 ? | 1.1 g |
| SFA 10:0 ? | 2.5 g |
| SFA 12:0 ? | 2.8 g |
| SFA 14:0 ? | 10 g |
| SFA 16:0 ? | 26.2 g |
| SFA 18:0 ? | 12.1 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 25 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 1.4 g |
| PUFA 20:4 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 2.2 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 | 193 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene Z | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin Z | 0 µg |
| Retinol C | 824 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 ? | 0.24 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol ? | 0 g |
| Caffeine Z | 0 mg |
| Ash ? | 0 g |
| Theobromine Z | 0 mg |
| Energy ? | 3,665 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU C | 3,069 IU |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food ? | 0 µg |
| Vitamin E, added Z | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added Z | 0 µg |
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ghee, clarified butter | 876 | 0.28 g | 0 g | 99.5 g |
| Butter, Clarified butter (ghee) | 900 | 0 g | 0 g | 100 g |
| Animal fat or drippings | 841 | 2.2 g | 0 g | 92.2 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, salted | 717 | 0.85 g | 0.06 g | 81.1 g |
| Butter, without salt | 717 | 0.85 g | 0.06 g | 81.1 g |
| Fat back, cooked Cooked | 750 | 2.7 g | 0 g | 81.9 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in butter oil?
100 g of butter oil has 876 kcal. 1 tbsp (12.8 g): about 112 kcal. 1 cup (205 g): about 1,796 kcal.
How much protein is in butter oil?
Butter oil contains 0.28 g of protein per 100 g (0.6% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 0.036 g in 1 tbsp (12.8 g). About 0.1% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other dairy and egg products, that is in the lowest quarter (median 9 g).
How many carbs are in butter oil?
Butter oil 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 oil?
Butter oil contains 99.5 g of fat per 100 g, of which 61.9 g is saturated (310% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does butter oil contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin A (93% DV) and Vitamin E (19% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in butter oil?
100 g contains 2 mg of sodium, 0.1% 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 173412. 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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