Fats & oils

Butter, unsalted

Butter, unsalted has 717 calories per 100 g, with 0.9 g protein, 0.1 g carbohydrates and 81.5 g fat. A typical portion (1 pat (1" sq, 1/3" high), 5 g) has 36 calories.

717kcal · per 100 g3,000 kJ
  • Protein0.9 g
  • Carbs0.1 g
  • Fat81.5 g
Nutrition facts · per 100 g
NutrientAmount% DV
Total fat81.5 g104%
Saturated fat50.5 g252%
Cholesterol234 mg78%
Sodium10 mg0%
Total carbohydrate0.1 g0%
Dietary fiber0 g0%
Total sugars0.1 g
Protein0.9 g2%
Vitamin D0 µg0%
Calcium14 mg1%
Iron0 mg0%
Potassium19 mg0%
Magnesium1.6 mg0%
Vitamin A (RAE)684 µg76%
Vitamin C0 mg0%
Folate (DFE)3 µg1%
Vitamin B120.2 µg7%
Water17.4 g

% Daily Value (% DV) is based on the FDA reference amounts for adults on a 2,000-calorie diet. Total sugars has no Daily Value. “—” means USDA does not report that nutrient for this food; it does not mean zero. Carbohydrate is total carbohydrate by difference and includes fiber.

Nutrition highlights

  • High in fat and vitamin A — 20% or more of the Daily Value per 100 g.
  • High in saturated fat and cholesterol (20% DV or more per 100 g) — worth watching if you're limiting it.
  • Low in sodium (5% DV or less per 100 g).

Uses FDA's %DV rule of thumb (5% or less is low, 20% or more is high), applied per 100 g rather than per serving.