Calories in Butter, salted
Generic food Dairy and Eggs
Butter, salted contains 717 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 tbsp (14.2 g) provides about 102 kcal.
Roughly 100% of its calories come from fat, with 0.5% 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 76% of the Daily Value for Vitamin A and 15% 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 | 717 kcal | |
| Total fat ? | 81.1 g | 104% |
| Saturated fat C | 51.4 g | 257% |
| Trans fat C | 3.3 g | |
| Cholesterol M | 215 mg | 72% |
| Sodium C | 643 mg | 28% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 0.06 g | 0% |
| Dietary fiber ? | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars C | 0.06 g | |
| Protein ? | 0.85 g | 2% |
| Vitamin A C | 684 µg | 76% |
| Vitamin C ? | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E ? | 2.3 mg | 15% |
| Vitamin K ? | 7 µg | 6% |
| Thiamin (B1) ? | 0.005 mg | 0.4% |
| Riboflavin (B2) ? | 0.034 mg | 3% |
| Niacin (B3) ? | 0.042 mg | 0.3% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) ? | 0.11 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 ? | 0.003 mg | 0.2% |
| Folate (B9) C | 3 µg | 0.8% |
| Vitamin B12 ? | 0.17 µg | 7% |
| Choline ? | 18.8 mg | 3% |
| Calcium M | 24 mg | 2% |
| Iron M | 0.02 mg | 0.1% |
| Magnesium M | 2 mg | 0.5% |
| Phosphorus M | 24 mg | 2% |
| Potassium M | 24 mg | 0.5% |
| Zinc M | 0.09 mg | 0.8% |
| Copper M | 0 mg | 0% |
| Manganese M | 0 mg | 0% |
| Selenium M | 1 µg | 2% |
| Fluoride M | 2.8 µg |
% 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 0.5%
- 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
- Protein0.85 gin the lowest quarter of dairy and egg products (median 9 g)
- Sugars0.06 gin the lowest quarter of dairy and egg products (median 4.7 g)
- Fat81.1 gin the top quarter of dairy and egg products (median 8.3 g)
- Saturated fat51.4 gin the top quarter of dairy and egg products (median 3.3 g)
- Sodium643 mgabove the median for dairy and egg products (median 129 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal0.12 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water16.2 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 21 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 3 g |
Amino acids (18)
| Tryptophan ? | 0.012 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine ? | 0.038 g |
| Isoleucine ? | 0.051 g |
| Leucine ? | 0.083 g |
| Lysine ? | 0.067 g |
| Methionine ? | 0.021 g |
| Cystine ? | 0.008 g |
| Phenylalanine ? | 0.041 g |
| Tyrosine ? | 0.041 g |
| Valine ? | 0.057 g |
| Arginine ? | 0.031 g |
| Histidine ? | 0.023 g |
| Alanine ? | 0.029 g |
| Aspartic acid ? | 0.064 g |
| Glutamic acid ? | 0.18 g |
| Glycine ? | 0.018 g |
| Proline ? | 0.082 g |
| Serine ? | 0.046 g |
Individual fatty acids (30)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) M | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) M | 0 g |
| ALA (omega-3, 18:3 n-3) M | 0.32 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 2.7 g |
| SFA 4:0 M | 3.2 g |
| SFA 6:0 M | 2 g |
| SFA 8:0 M | 1.2 g |
| SFA 10:0 M | 2.5 g |
| SFA 12:0 M | 2.6 g |
| SFA 14:0 M | 7.4 g |
| SFA 16:0 M | 21.7 g |
| SFA 18:0 M | 10 g |
| SFA 20:0 M | 0.14 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 20 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.32 g |
| PUFA 20:4 M | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 0.96 g |
| PUFA 18:4 M | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 M | 0.1 g |
| MUFA 22:1 M | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) M | 0 g |
| SFA 17:0 M | 0.56 g |
| TFA 18:1 t M | 3 g |
| PUFA 18:2 i M | 0.3 g |
| PUFA 18:2 CLAs M | 0.27 g |
| MUFA 16:1 c M | 0.96 g |
| MUFA 18:1 c M | 17 g |
| PUFA 18:2 n-6 c,c M | 2.2 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans-monoenoic C | 3 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans-polyenoic C | 0.3 g |
Carotenoids (16)
| Beta-carotene M | 158 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene M | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin M | 0 µg |
| Retinol C | 671 µg |
| Carotene, alpha M | 0 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units Z | 0 IU |
| Vitamin D2 (ergocalciferol) Z | 0 µg |
| Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) Z | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta M | 0 µg |
| Tocopherol, beta ? | 0 mg |
| Tocopherol, gamma ? | 0 mg |
| Tocopherol, delta ? | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, alpha ? | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, beta ? | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, gamma ? | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, delta ? | 0 mg |
Sterols (3)
| Stigmasterol M | 0 mg |
|---|---|
| Campesterol M | 0 mg |
| Beta-sitosterol M | 4 mg |
Other components (12)
| Water M | 16.2 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol ? | 0 g |
| Caffeine Z | 0 mg |
| Ash ? | 2.1 g |
| Theobromine Z | 0 mg |
| Energy C | 2,999 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU C | 2,499 IU |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food ? | 3 µg |
| Betaine M | 0.3 mg |
| 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, 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, 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 |
| 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.
Compare: Butter, salted vs Olive oil
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in butter?
100 g of butter has 717 kcal. 1 tbsp (14.2 g): about 102 kcal. 1 pat, 1" sq, 1/3" high (5 g): about 36 kcal. 1 stick (113 g): about 810 kcal.
How much protein is in butter?
Butter contains 0.85 g of protein per 100 g (2% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 0.12 g in 1 tbsp (14.2 g). About 0.5% 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?
Butter has 0.06 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 81.1 g of fat per 100 g, of which 51.4 g is saturated (257% 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) and Vitamin E (15% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in butter?
100 g contains 643 mg of sodium, 28% 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 173410. 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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