Calories in butter
Butter (1 tbsp, 14 g) has 102 calories, with 0.1 g of protein, 0 g of carbohydrates and 11.5 g of fat. Per 100 g, that's 717 kcal.
Values are for Butter, salted. Amounts vary with size, variety and preparation.
Butter
Per 1 tbsp (14 g)
Source: USDA FoodData Central.
Calories in butter by serving
| Serving | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 g | 717 | 0.8 g | 0.1 g | 81.1 g |
| 1 pat (1" sq, 1/3" high) | 5 g | 36 | 0 g | 0 g | 4.1 g |
| 1 tbsp | 14 g | 102 | 0.1 g | 0 g | 11.5 g |
| 1 cup | 227 g | 1628 | 1.9 g | 0.1 g | 184.1 g |
| 1 stick | 113 g | 810 | 1 g | 0.1 g | 91.7 g |
| 1 oz | 28 g | 203 | 0.2 g | 0 g | 23 g |
Where the calories come from
Protein 0%Carbs 0%Fat 100%
Butter has a high energy density (7.2 kcal per gram). It provides 0.1 g of protein per 100 kcal.
Eggs & dairy: calories compared
| Per 100 g | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skim milk | 34 | 3.4 g | 5 g | 0.1 g |
| 2% milk | 50 | 3.3 g | 4.8 g | 2 g |
| Egg white | 52 | 10.9 g | 0.7 g | 0.2 g |
| Greek yogurt (plain, nonfat) | 59 | 10.2 g | 3.6 g | 0.4 g |
| Whole milk | 61 | 3.1 g | 4.8 g | 3.2 g |
| Plain yogurt (whole milk) | 61 | 3.5 g | 4.7 g | 3.2 g |
| Cottage cheese (2%) | 81 | 10.4 g | 4.8 g | 2.3 g |
| Egg | 143 | 12.6 g | 0.7 g | 9.5 g |
| Scrambled eggs | 149 | 10 g | 1.6 g | 11 g |
| Hard-boiled egg | 155 | 12.6 g | 1.1 g | 10.6 g |
| Fried egg | 196 | 13.6 g | 0.8 g | 14.8 g |
| Feta cheese | 265 | 14.2 g | 3.9 g | 21.5 g |
| Mozzarella | 299 | 22.2 g | 2.4 g | 22.1 g |
| Cream cheese | 350 | 6.2 g | 5.5 g | 34.4 g |
| Cheddar cheese | 403 | 22.9 g | 3.4 g | 33.3 g |
| Parmesan (grated) | 420 | 28.4 g | 13.9 g | 27.8 g |
| Butter | 717 | 0.8 g | 0.1 g | 81.1 g |
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Source: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, SR Legacy, FDC ID 173410. Calories are rounded to the nearest whole number and nutrients to one decimal place.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in butter?
102 calories in 1 tbsp (14 g), or 717 calories per 100 g.
How much protein is in butter?
0.1 g of protein in 1 tbsp (14 g) (0.8 g per 100 g).
How many carbs are in butter?
0 g of carbohydrates in 1 tbsp (14 g).