Butter calories & macros
717 calories per 100 g · 100 calories per 1 tbsp (14 g). Butter (salted).
Butter is 717 calories per 100 g — essentially pure fat — which makes it one of the most calorie-dense things in a normal kitchen. A level tablespoon is 100 calories, and that is the number worth memorising, because butter is rarely measured. The gap between a level tablespoon and a knife-load on toast is often 100 calories or more, and it appears in no food log.
Full nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per 1 tbsp (14 g) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 717 | 100 |
| Protein | 0.9 g | 0.1 g |
| Carbohydrate | 0.1 g | 0 g |
| Fat | 81.1 g | 11.4 g |
Source: USDA FoodData Central (Butter, salted). Values are for the edible portion and vary with variety, ripeness, and preparation.
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Frequently asked
How many calories in a tablespoon of butter?
About 100 calories per level tablespoon (14 g), of which 11.4 g is fat. A teaspoon is roughly 34.
Is butter or olive oil lower in calories?
Butter, slightly — 717 calories per 100 g versus 884 for olive oil, because butter contains water and milk solids. Per tablespoon the gap narrows to about 100 versus 119. Neither is a low-calorie ingredient; the amount used matters far more than the choice.