Calories in Butter, tub
Generic food Dairy and Eggs
Butter, tub contains 731 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of guideline amount on regular sandwich (14 g) provides about 102 kcal.
Roughly 100% of its calories come from fat, with 0.3% from protein and 0% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
100 g provides 76% of the Daily Value for Vitamin A.
The data comes from the USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies (FNDDS), which calculates values from recipes of the ingredients.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 731 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 78.3 g | 100% |
| Saturated fat C | 45.4 g | 227% |
| Cholesterol C | 225 mg | 75% |
| Sodium C | 583 mg | 25% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 0 g | 0% |
| Dietary fiber C | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars C | 0.06 g | |
| Protein C | 0.49 g | 1% |
| Vitamin A C | 683 µg | 76% |
| Vitamin C C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 1.4 mg | 9% |
| Vitamin K C | 4.6 µg | 4% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.007 mg | 0.6% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.064 mg | 5% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 0.022 mg | 0.1% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.008 mg | 0.5% |
| Folate (B9) C | 4 µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0.07 µg | 3% |
| Choline C | 18.8 mg | 3% |
| Calcium C | 23 mg | 2% |
| Iron C | 0.05 mg | 0.3% |
| Magnesium C | 1 mg | 0.2% |
| Phosphorus C | 24 mg | 2% |
| Potassium C | 41 mg | 0.9% |
| Zinc C | 0.05 mg | 0.5% |
| Copper C | 0.01 mg | 1% |
| Selenium C | 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 0.3%
- 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
- Protein per 100 kcal0.067 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water16.7 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 19.9 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 3.3 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0.022 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0.003 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 2.7 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 1.6 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 1.4 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0.86 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 2 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 2.4 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 7.5 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 20.5 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 7.7 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 17.4 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.3 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.12 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 1.4 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0.003 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.15 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0.005 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0.045 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 135 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 13 µg |
| Retinol C | 671 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 1 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 6 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 16.7 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 4 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 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, light, stick, with salt | 499 | 3.3 g | 0 g | 55.1 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, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Table fat, NFS | 677 | 0.58 g | 0.36 g | 75.3 g |
| Fat back, cooked Cooked | 750 | 2.7 g | 0 g | 81.9 g |
| Animal fat or drippings | 841 | 2.2 g | 0 g | 92.2 g |
| Butter oil, anhydrous | 876 | 0.28 g | 0 g | 99.5 g |
| Ghee, clarified butter | 876 | 0.28 g | 0 g | 99.5 g |
| Egg, yolk, dried Dried or dry | 669 | 33.6 g | 0.66 g | 59.1 g |
| Cheese ball | 441 | 17.9 g | 4.8 g | 38.9 g |
| Cream, fluid, heavy whipping | 340 | 2.8 g | 2.8 g | 36.1 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 731 kcal. Guideline amount on regular sandwich (14 g): about 102 kcal. 1 individual container (5 g): about 37 kcal. 1 pat (7 g): about 51 kcal.
How much protein is in butter?
Butter contains 0.49 g of protein per 100 g (1% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 0.069 g in guideline amount on regular sandwich (14 g). About 0.3% of its calories come from protein.
How many carbs are in butter?
Butter has 0 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 0.06 g of sugars.
How much fat is in butter?
Butter contains 78.3 g of fat per 100 g, of which 45.4 g is saturated (227% 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 (76% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in butter?
100 g contains 583 mg of sodium, 25% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record dated October 31, 2024. 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: FNDDS (Survey), record 2710156. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated October 31, 2024. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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