358 kcal P 13.1g C 73.2g F 1.48g
🥚 Dairy and Egg Products
Calories in Butter, stick, unsalted
Nearly 80% of stick butter is pure milk fat, with less than 1% protein and almost zero carbohydrate.
734 kcal
What makes butter so powerful?
Butter is one of the oldest processed foods humans still eat regularly. Its structure is an emulsion-inversion: cream is a water-in-oil system where fat droplets are suspended in water, but charming physically forces those droplets to rupture and coalesce, flipping the emulsion so that a small amount of residual water becomes trapped inside a continuous fat matrix. That matrix is roughly 80% fat, about 16-18% water, and trace amounts of milk proteins and lactose. The yellow color comes from beta-carotene carried in the fat, which varies by season and diet of the cow. Unsalted butter is preferred in baking because it gives the cook total control over sodium content; salted butter typically contains 1-2% salt by weight, which is enough to noticeably alter flavor balance and even yeast activity in doughs. European-style butters are cultured with lactic acid bacteria before churning, giving a tangier flavor, while standard American stick butter is made from sweet cream.
Emulsion flipped by churning
Charging ruptures fat droplets so water ends up trapped inside fat rather than fat inside water.
Beta-carotene drives the color
The golden hue comes from beta-carotene in the cow's diet, concentrated in milk fat.
Zero sodium by definition
Unsalted butter lets bakers control exact salt levels, critical for yeast doughs and pastry.
💡 When & how to use it
Use unsalted stick butter for baking and pan sauces where sodium control matters; salted butter can throw off yeast timing and seasoning balance. For flaky laminated doughs like croissants or puff pastry, keep butter cold to maintain distinct fat layers that create steam pockets during baking. Clarify it into ghee for high-heat cooking above 350°F, where whole butter's milk solids would burn. Store wrapped in the refrigerator for up to a month, or freeze for six months to prevent rancidity from fat oxidation.
Calories by Serving Size
100g
734 kcal
P 0g C 0g F 81.5g
200g
1468 kcal
P 0g C 0g F 163g
50g
367 kcal
P 0g C 0g F 40.8g
Full Nutrition Facts
Per 100g — daily values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Nutrition Facts
Serving size: 100g
Calories 734
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 81.5g 104%
Cholesterol 234mg 78%
Sodium 10mg 0%
Total Carbohydrate 0g 0%
Protein 0g 0%
Calcium 14mg 1%
Iron 0.03mg 0%
Potassium 19mg 0%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many calories are in Butter, stick, unsalted?
Butter, stick, unsalted contains 734 calories per 100g. It is relatively calorie-dense, so portion control is important.
How much protein does Butter, stick, unsalted have?
Butter, stick, unsalted provides 0g of protein per 100g, which is 0% of the 50g daily recommended value. It is not a primary protein source.
How many carbs are in Butter, stick, unsalted?
Butter, stick, unsalted contains 0g of carbohydrates per 100g .
Is Butter, stick, unsalted good for weight loss?
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