Calories in Butter
Butter has about 36 calories per 1 teaspoon (5 g), or 717 kcal per 100 g. That serving gives you 0 g protein, 0 g carbs and 4.1 g fat.
Nutrition facts
Lab-analysed values from USDA FoodData Central (Butter, salted).
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | 1 teaspoon (5 g) | 1 tablespoon (14 g) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 717 kcal | 36 kcal | 100 kcal |
| Protein | 0.9 g | 0 g | 0.1 g |
| Carbohydrates | 0.1 g | 0 g | 0 g |
| Fat | 81.1 g | 4.1 g | 11.4 g |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sugar | 0.1 g | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sodium | 643 mg | 32 mg | 90 mg |
About Butter
Butter is about 720 kcal per 100 g — essentially pure fat. A teaspoon on a roti is 35 kcal; a tablespoon in a pan is 100. Harmless in small amounts, significant when it is on everything.
Tip: Measure it with a spoon for a week; most people discover they use two to three times what they thought.
Burn off 36 kcal
Rough estimates for a 70 kg adult.
- Brisk walking8 min
- Running3 min
- Cycling5 min
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Common questions
How many calories are in butter?+
About 36 kcal per 1 teaspoon (5 g), or 717 kcal per 100 g. Almost entirely fat; the calories come down to the quantity.
How many calories in 1 tablespoon of butter?+
1 tablespoon (14 g) is roughly 100 kcal with 0.1 g protein, 0 g carbs and 11.4 g fat.
How much protein is in butter?+
About 0 g per 1 teaspoon. It is not a major protein source, so pair it with daal, yogurt, eggs, chicken or fish to balance the meal.
Is butter good for weight loss?+
Butter is calorie-dense (717 kcal per 100 g), so it is easy to over-eat. It can still fit a weight-loss diet in a small, measured portion, but it should not be a daily staple.
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