Calories in Butter

Butter has about 36 calories per 1 tsp (5 g), with 0 g protein, 0 g carbs and 4.1 g fat. Per 100 g it has 717 kcal.

Compare: Ghee vs Butter

Energy-denseMostly fat
36kcal
Calories · 1 tsp (5 g)
0g
Protein · 1 tsp (5 g)
0g
Carbs · 1 tsp (5 g)
4.1g
Fat · 1 tsp (5 g)
Carbs 1%Protein 0%Fat 99%share of calories

Butter calories by serving size

ServingCaloriesProteinCarbsFat
1 tsp (5 g)36 kcal0 g0 g4.1 g
1 tbsp (14 g)100 kcal0.1 g0 g11.4 g
100 g717 kcal0.9 g0.1 g81.1 g

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Butter nutrition facts

NutrientPer 100 gPer 1 tsp (5 g)
Calories717 kcal36 kcal
Protein0.9 g0 g
Carbohydrates0.1 g0 g
Fat81.1 g4.1 g
Fibre0 g0 g
Sugar0.1 g0 g
Sodium11 mg1 mg
Calcium24 mg1 mg
Iron0 mg0 mg
Potassium24 mg1 mg
Vitamin C0 mg0 mg

Source: USDA FoodData Central. Values are for the ready-to-eat form unless the name says raw or dry, and vary with recipe, oil and portion.

Coach's take: is Butter healthy?

  • ●Butter is calorie-dense, so portions add up fast at 717 kcal per 100 g. About 1% of its calories come from carbs, 0% from protein and 99% from fat.
  • ●On a fat-loss diet, measure your portion. 1 tsp (5 g) already adds 36 kcal, and it's easy to eat more than you meant to.
  • ●It's low in protein (0 g in 1 tsp (5 g)), so if you're building muscle, pair it with dal, paneer, curd, eggs or chicken.

To burn it off: 1 tsp (5 g) (36 kcal) takes about 7 min of brisk walking or 3 min of running for a 70 kg adult.

Butter: frequently asked questions

How many calories are in one serving of Butter?

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One serving of Butter, 1 tsp (5 g), has roughly 36 calories, with 0 g protein, 0 g carbohydrates, 4.1 g fat and 0 g fibre.

How many calories are in 100 g of Butter?

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100 g of Butter has 717 kcal, with 0.9 g protein, 0.1 g carbs, 81.1 g fat, 0 g fibre and 0.1 g sugar.

How much protein is in Butter?

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Butter has 0.9 g protein per 100 g (0 g in 1 tsp (5 g)). Protein provides about 0% of its calories.

Is Butter good for weight loss?

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Only in measured portions. At 717 kcal per 100 g it is calorie-dense, so portions add up fast. 1 tsp (5 g) adds 36 kcal, so count it within your daily target.

How long does it take to burn off one serving of Butter?

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Burning roughly 36 kcal takes about 7 minutes of brisk walking or 3 minutes of running for a 70 kg adult. It takes longer if you're lighter and less time if you're heavier.

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