Calories in Butter, stick, salted
Generic food Dairy and Eggs
100 g provides 84% of the Daily Value for Vitamin A.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: Foundation Foods, where most core values were measured by laboratory analysis.
Nutrition facts
The source reports no household measures (such as cups or pieces) for this food, so only weights are offered.
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | not reported | |
| Total fat M | 82.2 g | 105% |
| Saturated fat M | 45.6 g | 228% |
| Cholesterol M | 235 mg | 78% |
| Sodium M | 524 mg | 23% |
| Total carbohydrates | not reported | |
| Dietary fiber | not reported | |
| Total sugars M | 0.58 g | |
| Protein | not reported | |
| Vitamin A C | 758 µg | 84% |
| Vitamin D M | 0.4 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin E M | 0 mg | 0% |
| Riboflavin (B2) M | 0 mg | 0% |
| Niacin (B3) M | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 M | 0 mg | 0% |
| Biotin (B7) M | 0 µg | 0% |
| Folate (B9) M | 5 µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B12 M | 0 µg | 0% |
| Calcium M | 21 mg | 2% |
| Iron M | 0.06 mg | 0.3% |
| Magnesium M | 1.6 mg | 0.4% |
| Phosphorus M | 22 mg | 2% |
| Potassium M | 23 mg | 0.5% |
| Zinc M | 0.07 mg | 0.6% |
| Copper M | 0.006 mg | 0.7% |
| Manganese M | 0.005 mg | 0.2% |
| Selenium M | 0 µg | 0% |
| Iodine M | 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
Not enough macronutrient data for a calorie breakdown.
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Sugars0.58 gin the lowest quarter of dairy and egg products (median 4.7 g)
- Fat82.2 gin the top quarter of dairy and egg products (median 8.3 g)
- Saturated fat45.6 gin the top quarter of dairy and egg products (median 3.3 g)
- Sodium524 mgabove the median for dairy and egg products (median 129 mg)
- Water15.8 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat M | 16.9 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat M | 2.5 g |
Sugars and starch (5)
| Sucrose M | 0 g |
|---|---|
| Glucose M | 0 g |
| Fructose M | 0 g |
| Lactose M | 0.58 g |
| Maltose M | 0 g |
Amino acids (19)
| Tryptophan M | 0.01 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine M | 0.025 g |
| Isoleucine M | 0.022 g |
| Leucine M | 0.05 g |
| Lysine M | 0.07 g |
| Methionine M | 0.013 g |
| Phenylalanine M | 0.025 g |
| Tyrosine M | 0.017 g |
| Valine M | 0.03 g |
| Arginine M | 0.035 g |
| Histidine M | 0.012 g |
| Alanine M | 0.017 g |
| Aspartic acid M | 0.043 g |
| Glutamic acid M | 0.08 g |
| Glycine M | 0.007 g |
| Proline M | 0.06 g |
| Serine M | 0.037 g |
| Hydroxyproline M | 0 g |
| Cysteine M | 0 g |
Individual fatty acids (55)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) M | 0.024 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) M | 0.002 g |
| ALA (omega-3, 18:3 n-3) M | 0.31 g |
| SFA 4:0 M | 2 g |
| SFA 6:0 M | 1.4 g |
| SFA 8:0 M | 0.84 g |
| SFA 10:0 M | 1.9 g |
| SFA 12:0 M | 2.2 g |
| SFA 14:0 M | 7.2 g |
| SFA 16:0 M | 21.2 g |
| SFA 18:0 M | 7.4 g |
| SFA 20:0 M | 0.1 g |
| PUFA 20:4 M | 0.1 g |
| SFA 22:0 M | 0.043 g |
| PUFA 18:4 M | 0.015 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) M | 0.039 g |
| SFA 15:0 M | 0.75 g |
| SFA 17:0 M | 0.43 g |
| SFA 24:0 M | 0.016 g |
| PUFA 18:2 CLAs M | 0.36 g |
| MUFA 24:1 c M | 0.001 g |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 c,c M | 0.016 g |
| MUFA 16:1 c M | 1 g |
| MUFA 18:1 c M | 15 g |
| PUFA 18:2 n-6 c,c M | 1.9 g |
| MUFA 22:1 c M | 0.004 g |
| PUFA 18:3 n-6 c,c,c M | 0.023 g |
| MUFA 17:1 M | 0.14 g |
| MUFA 15:1 M | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:2 M | 0.006 g |
| SFA 11:0 M | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:3 n-3 M | 0.004 g |
| PUFA 20:3 n-6 M | 0.077 g |
| PUFA 22:4 M | 0.016 g |
| PUFA 20:3 n-9 M | 0 g |
| SFA 5:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 7:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 9:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 21:0 M | 0.011 g |
| SFA 23:0 M | 0 g |
| MUFA 12:1 M | 0.052 g |
| MUFA 14:1 c M | 0.6 g |
| MUFA 17:1 c M | 0.14 g |
| MUFA 20:1 c M | 0.12 g |
| MUFA 22:1 n-9 M | 0.004 g |
| MUFA 22:1 n-11 M | 0 g |
| PUFA 18:2 c M | 2.3 g |
| PUFA 18:3 c M | 0.33 g |
| PUFA 20:3 c M | 0.081 g |
| PUFA 22:3 M | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:4c M | 0.1 g |
| PUFA 20:5c M | 0.024 g |
| PUFA 22:5 c M | 0.039 g |
| PUFA 22:6 c M | 0.002 g |
| PUFA 20:2 c M | 0.016 g |
Carotenoids (23)
| Beta-carotene M | 168 µg |
|---|---|
| Retinol M | 744 µg |
| Carotene, alpha M | 2 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units M | 16 IU |
| Vitamin D2 (ergocalciferol) M | 0 µg |
| Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) M | 0.4 µg |
| 25-hydroxycholecalciferol M | 0.11 µg |
| Zeaxanthin M | 4 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta M | 8 µg |
| Lutein M | 12 µg |
| Tocopherol, beta M | 0 mg |
| Tocopherol, gamma M | 0 mg |
| Tocopherol, delta M | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, alpha M | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, beta M | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, gamma M | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, delta M | 0 mg |
| cis-beta-Carotene M | 27 µg |
| cis-Lycopene M | 0 µg |
| cis-Lutein/Zeaxanthin M | 1 µg |
| trans-beta-Carotene M | 140 µg |
| trans-Lycopene M | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, alpha M | 2 µg |
Other components (1)
| Water M | 15.8 g |
|---|
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, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Cream, fluid, heavy whipping | 340 | 2.8 g | 2.8 g | 36.1 g |
| Cream, heavy | 343 | 2 g | 3.8 g | 35.6 g |
| Cream cheese | 350 | 6.2 g | 5.5 g | 34.4 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How much fat is in butter?
Butter contains 82.2 g of fat per 100 g, of which 45.6 g is saturated (228% 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 (84% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in butter?
100 g contains 524 mg of sodium, 23% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: Foundation Foods, record dated April 1, 2020. 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: Foundation Foods, record 790508. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2020. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 50/100 (how it is calculated).
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