Butter

Butter

Everyday

Butter is a dairy product created by churning cream to separate milk fats from the liquid buttermilk. Containing approximately 80% milk fat, it provides a rich source of fat-soluble vitamins A, D, and E while being high in saturated fats and cholesterol. The semi-solid spread melts into a golden liquid when heated, serving as a foundational ingredient in baking, sauce-making, and as a flavor enhancer across various cuisines.

Macro Impact

A 1 tbsp serving contains 100 calories, 0g protein, 0g carbs, and 11g fat.

Calorie Burn

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23 min
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Running5 mph (12 min/mile)
9 min

Nutrition Facts

Serving size1 tbsp (14 g)
Amount per serving
Calories100
% Daily Value*
Total Fat11g
15%
Saturated Fat7g
36%
Trans Fat0.5g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.4g
Monounsaturated Fat3g
Cholesterol30mg
10%
Sodium90mg
4%
Total Carbohydrate0.0g
0%
Dietary Fiber0g
0%
Total Sugars0.0g
Includes Added Sugars0g
0%
Protein0.1g
Vitamin D0mcg
0%
Calcium3mg
0%
Iron0.0mg
0%
Potassium3mg
0%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet.

Nutrient Breakdown

Nutrient breakdown based on appropriate daily intake recommendations for a 175lb adult.

Carbs
Total Carbs
0 / 275 g
0%
Fiber
0 / 28 g
0%
Sugars
0 g
Added Sugars
0 / 50 g
0%
Soluble Fiber
0 g
Insoluble Fiber
0 g
Sugar Alcohols
0 g
Xylitol
0 g
Sorbitol
0 g
Other Carbohydrates
0 g
Fat
Total Fat
11 / 78 g
15%
Monounsaturated
3 / 31 g
9%
Polyunsaturated
0 / 23 g
2%
Saturated
7 / 23 g
31%
Trans
0 g
Cholesterol
30 / 300 g
10%
Omega 3
0 / 5 g
1%
Omega 6
0 / 19 g
2%
Omega 9
3 g
Protein
Protein
0 / 80 g
0%
Amino Acids
Histidine
0 / 3 g
0%
Isoleucine
0 / 2 g
0%
Leucine
0 / 3 g
0%
Lysine
0 / 2 g
0%
Methionine
0 / 1 g
0%
Phenylalanine
0 / 2 g
0%
Threonine
0 / 1 g
0%
Tryptophan
0 / 0 g
1%
Valine
0 / 2 g
0%
Arginine
0 g
Cysteine
0 g
Cystine
0 g
Tyrosine
0 g
Alanine
0 g
Aspartic Acid
0 g
Glutamic Acid
0 g
Glycine
0 g
Proline
0 g
Serine
0 g
Vitamins
Thiamine, B1
0 / 1 mg
0%
Riboflavin, B2
0 / 1 mg
0%
Niacin, B3
0 / 15 mg
0%
Pantothenic Acid, B5
0 / 5 mg
0%
Pyridoxine, B6
0 / 1 mg
0%
Biotin, B7
0 / 30 mcg
0%
Cobalamin, B12
0 / 2 mcg
1%
Folate
0 / 400 mcg
0%
Vitamin A
96 / 800 mcg
12%
Vitamin C
0 / 83 mg
0%
Vitamin D
0 / 15 mcg
0%
Vitamin E
0 / 15 mg
2%
Vitamin K
1 / 105 mcg
1%
Minerals
Calcium
3 / 1k mg
0%
Copper
0 / 1 mg
0%
Iron
0 / 13 mg
0%
Magnesium
0 / 370 mg
0%
Manganese
0 / 2 mg
0%
Phosphorous
3 / 700 mg
0%
Potassium
3 / 3k mg
0%
Selenium
0 / 55 mcg
0%
Sodium
90 / 2.3k mg
4%
Zinc
0 / 10 mg
0%
Chromium
0 / 30 mcg
0%
Molybdenum
0 / 45 mcg
0%
Iodine
0 / 150 mcg
0%
Chlorine
0 / 2.3k mg
0%
Other
Ethyl Alcohol
0 g
Water
2 g
Caffeine
0 mg
Choline
3 mg
Taurine
0 mg

References

Data on this page was sourced from a number of official governmental and non-governmental sources, including:

  1. 1.Butter, stick, unsalted. USDA Foundational Foods. FDC ID 789828.
  2. 2.Butter, stick, salted. USDA Foundational Foods. FDC ID 790508.
  3. 3.Butter, salted. USDA Standard Reference, Legacy. Food ID 173410.
  4. 4.Butter, unsalted. Canadian Nutrient File. Food ID 92.
  5. 5.Butter, regular. Canadian Nutrient File. Food ID 118.
  6. 6.Butter, plain, salted. Australian Nutrient Database. Public Food Key F001973.
  7. 7.Butter, plain, no added salt. Australian Nutrient Database. Public Food Key F001971.

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