266 kcal P 7.64g C 50.61g F 3.29g
🥛 butter
Calories in Butter
About 36 calories a teaspoon, and why that adds up
717 kcal
What makes butter so powerful?
Butter is roughly 81% fat, so it is among the most calorie-dense foods at about 717 per 100 g. A teaspoon (about 5 g) is around 36 calories and a tablespoon about 100, which is easy to forget when spreading or frying. Salted and unsalted butter have the same calories. Using a measured amount is the easiest way to keep tracking accurate.
81% fat
About 717 kcal per 100 g.
~36 kcal a teaspoon
A tablespoon is about 100.
Measure it
Eyeballed butter is the biggest tracking error.
💡 When & how to use it
Use a spray or measured teaspoon when cooking. Soft butter spreads thinner, so you use less.
Calories by Serving Size
100g
717 kcal
P 0.85g C 0.06g F 81.11g
200g
1434 kcal
P 1.7g C 0.1g F 162.2g
50g
359 kcal
P 0.4g C 0g F 40.6g
Full Nutrition Facts
Per 100g — daily values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Nutrition Facts
Serving size: 100g
Calories 717
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 81.11g 104%
Trans Fat g
Total Carbohydrate 0.06g 0%
Protein 0.85g 2%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
How does Butter fit your daily goals?
143 min
Walking to burn 717 kcal
36%
of 2,000 kcal daily goal
0.85g
protein (2% of daily 50g)
3
servings until 2,000 kcal
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many calories are in Butter?
Butter contains 717 calories per 100g. It is relatively calorie-dense, so portion control is important.
How much protein does Butter have?
Butter provides 0.85g of protein per 100g, which is 2% of the 50g daily recommended value. It is not a primary protein source.
How many carbs are in Butter?
Butter contains 0.06g of carbohydrates per 100g .
Is Butter good for weight loss?
Butter has 717 kcal per 100g, so portions need to be monitored on a weight-loss diet. Use CalRay to track your intake accurately.
How do I track Butter calories accurately?
The easiest way to track butter is with CalRay. Simply snap a photo of your meal and the AI will automatically identify the food and calculate calories and macros based on the estimated portion size — no manual lookup required. You can also search by name and adjust gram weight manually.
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