Butter nutrition, glycemic index, calories, and serving size
Butter, without salt
*all the values are displayed for the amount of 100 grams
Butter Glycemic index (GI)
Butter is made by separating the fat and protein content of milk. Because of this, butter is particularly low in carbohydrates, containing less than 0.01g of it. This makes it exceedingly difficult to consume enough butter to calculate its glycemic index. The glycemic index of butter is most likely very low, close to 0.
According to the International Tables of Glycemic Index Values, the glycemic index of white bread with butter is equal to 59 (1).
Consumption of fat, such as butter, with a high glycemic index food, such as bread, has been studied to lower the glycemic response of the meal (2).
Another study has shown butter intake to reduce the GI of bread from 88 to 67 (3).
Overall, butter has a very low glycemic index and might even reduce the glycemic response of a meal, however, it is important to note that butter is rich in saturated fatty acids. A diet high in saturated fats has been associated with an increased risk of type 2 diabetes (4).
Sources
- https://care.diabetesjournals.org/content/diacare/suppl/2008/09/18/dc08-1239.DC1/TableA2_1.pdf
- https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18097844/
- https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/11/5/1172/htm
- https://care.diabetesjournals.org/content/41/8/1732
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Last updated: March 09, 2021
Important nutritional characteristics for Butter
Glycemic index ⓘ
Source:
Less than 0.1g of carbs
0 (low)
Serving Size ⓘ
Serving sizes are taken from FDA's Reference Amounts Customarily Consumed (RACCs)
1 tbsp (14.2 grams)
Acidity (Based on PRAL) ⓘ
PRAL (Potential renal acid load) is calculated using a formula. On the PRAL scale the higher the positive value, the more is the acidifying effect on the body. The lower the negative value, the higher the alkalinity of the food. 0 is neutral.
0.4 (acidic )
Calories
717
Fats
Calories
Saturated Fat
Cholesterol
Monounsaturated Fat
Explanation: The given food contains more Fats than 99% of foods. Note that this food itself is richer in Fats than it is in any other nutrient. Similarly, it is relatively rich in Calories, Saturated Fat, Cholesterol, and Monounsaturated Fat.
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Macronutrients chart
Protein:
Daily Value: 2%
0.85 g of 50 g
2%
Fats:
Daily Value: 125%
81.11 g of 65 g
125%
Carbs:
Daily Value: 0%
0.06 g of 300 g
0%
Water:
Daily Value: 1%
17.94 g of 2,000 g
1%
Other:
0.04 g
NEW NUTRITION FACTS LABEL
Nutrition Facts
___servings per container
Serving Size ______________
Serving Size ______________
Amount Per 100g
Calories 717
% Daily Value*
125%
Total Fat
81g
227%
Saturated Fat 50g
72%
Cholesterol 215mg
0%
Sodium 11mg
0%
Total Carbohydrate
0g
0%
Dietary Fiber
0g
Total Sugars g
Includes ? g Added Sugars
Protein
1g
Vitamin D
0mcg
0%
Calcium
24mg
2%
Iron
0mg
0%
Potassium
24mg
1%
*
The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Health checks
Low in Cholesterol
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Dietary cholesterol is not associated with an increased risk of coronary heart disease in healthy individuals. However, dietary cholesterol is common in foods that are high in harmful saturated fats.
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No Trans Fats
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Trans fat consumption increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality by negatively affecting blood lipid levels.
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Low in Saturated Fats
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Saturated fat intake can raise total cholesterol and LDL (low-density lipoprotein) levels, leading to an increased risk of atherosclerosis. Dietary guidelines recommend limiting saturated fats to under 10% of calories a day.
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Low in Sugars
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While the consumption of moderate amounts of added sugars is not detrimental to health, an excessive intake can increase the risk of obesity, and therefore, diabetes.
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Mineral coverage chart
Calcium:
24 mg of 1,000 mg
2%
Iron:
0.02 mg of 8 mg
0%
Magnesium:
2 mg of 420 mg
0%
Phosphorus:
24 mg of 700 mg
3%
Potassium:
24 mg of 3,400 mg
1%
Sodium:
11 mg of 2,300 mg
0%
Zinc:
0.09 mg of 11 mg
1%
Copper:
0.016 mg of 1 mg
2%
Manganese:
0.004 mg of 2 mg
0%
Selenium:
1 µg of 55 µg
2%
Choline:
18.8 mg of 550 mg
3%
Mineral chart - relative view
Calcium
24 mg
TOP 49%
Choline
18.8 mg
TOP 76%
Selenium
1 µg
TOP 82%
Sodium
11 mg
TOP 85%
Phosphorus
24 mg
TOP 87%
Zinc
0.09 mg
TOP 91%
Copper
0.016 mg
TOP 94%
Potassium
24 mg
TOP 95%
Magnesium
2 mg
TOP 96%
Manganese
0.004 mg
TOP 96%
Iron
0.02 mg
TOP 96%
Vitamin coverage chart
Vitamin A:
2499 IU of 5,000 IU
50%
Vitamin E :
2.32 mg of 15 mg
15%
Vitamin D:
0 µg of 10 µg
0%
Vitamin C:
0 mg of 90 mg
0%
Vitamin B1:
0.005 mg of 1 mg
0%
Vitamin B2:
0.034 mg of 1 mg
3%
Vitamin B3:
0.042 mg of 16 mg
0%
Vitamin B5:
0.11 mg of 5 mg
2%
Vitamin B6:
0.003 mg of 1 mg
0%
Folate:
3 µg of 400 µg
1%
Vitamin B12:
0.17 µg of 2 µg
7%
Vitamin K:
7 µg of 120 µg
6%
Vitamin chart - relative view
Vitamin A
2499 IU
TOP 13%
Vitamin E
2.32 mg
TOP 39%
Vitamin K
7 µg
TOP 52%
Vitamin B12
0.17 µg
TOP 60%
Vitamin B2
0.034 mg
TOP 86%
Folate
3 µg
TOP 87%
Vitamin B5
0.11 mg
TOP 88%
Vitamin B3
0.042 mg
TOP 95%
Vitamin B1
0.005 mg
TOP 95%
Vitamin B6
0.003 mg
TOP 95%
Vitamin D
0 µg
TOP 100%
Vitamin C
0 mg
TOP 100%
Protein quality breakdown
Tryptophan:
12 mg of 280 mg
4%
Threonine:
38 mg of 1,050 mg
4%
Isoleucine:
51 mg of 1,400 mg
4%
Leucine:
83 mg of 2,730 mg
3%
Lysine:
67 mg of 2,100 mg
3%
Methionine:
21 mg of 1,050 mg
2%
Phenylalanine:
41 mg of 1,750 mg
2%
Valine:
57 mg of 1,820 mg
3%
Histidine:
23 mg of 700 mg
3%
Fat type information
Saturated Fat:
50.489 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
23.43 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
3.01 g
Fiber content ratio for Butter
Sugar:
0.06 g
Fiber:
0 g
Other:
0 g
All nutrients for Butter per 100g
| Nutrient | DV% | In TOP % of foods | Value | Comparison |
| Protein | 2% | 87% | 0.85g |
3.3 times less than Broccoli 
|
| Fats | 125% | 1% | 81.11g |
2.4 times more than Cheese 
|
| Carbs | 0% | 75% | 0.06g |
469.5 times less than Rice 
|
| Calories | 36% | 2% | 717kcal |
15.3 times more than Orange 
|
| Sugar | 0% | 75% | 0.06g |
149.5 times less than Coca-Cola 
|
| Fiber | 0% | 100% | 0g |
N/A
|
| Calcium | 2% | 49% | 24mg |
5.2 times less than Milk 
|
| Iron | 0% | 96% | 0.02mg |
130 times less than Beef 
|
| Magnesium | 0% | 96% | 2mg |
70 times less than Almond 
|
| Phosphorus | 3% | 87% | 24mg |
7.6 times less than Chicken meat 
|
| Potassium | 1% | 95% | 24mg |
6.1 times less than Cucumber 
|
| Sodium | 0% | 85% | 11mg |
44.5 times less than White Bread 
|
| Zinc | 1% | 91% | 0.09mg |
70.1 times less than Beef
|
| Copper | 2% | 94% | 0.02mg |
8.9 times less than Shiitake 
|
| Vitamin E | 15% | 39% | 2.32mg |
1.6 times more than Kiwifruit 
|
| Vitamin D | 0% | 100% | 0µg |
N/A 
|
| Vitamin C | 0% | 100% | 0mg |
N/A 
|
| Vitamin B1 | 0% | 95% | 0.01mg |
53.2 times less than Pea 
|
| Vitamin B2 | 3% | 86% | 0.03mg |
3.8 times less than Avocado 
|
| Vitamin B3 | 0% | 95% | 0.04mg |
227.9 times less than Turkey meat 
|
| Vitamin B5 | 2% | 88% | 0.11mg |
10.3 times less than Sunflower seed 
|
| Vitamin B6 | 0% | 95% | 0mg |
39.7 times less than Oat 
|
| Folate | 1% | 87% | 3µg |
20.3 times less than Brussels sprout 
|
| Vitamin B12 | 7% | 60% | 0.17µg |
4.1 times less than Pork 
|
| Vitamin K | 6% | 52% | 7µg |
14.5 times less than Broccoli
|
| Tryptophan | 0% | 95% | 0.01mg |
25.4 times less than Chicken meat
|
| Threonine | 0% | 95% | 0.04mg |
18.9 times less than Beef
|
| Isoleucine | 0% | 94% | 0.05mg |
17.9 times less than Salmon 
|
| Leucine | 0% | 94% | 0.08mg |
29.3 times less than Tuna 
|
| Lysine | 0% | 93% | 0.07mg |
6.7 times less than Tofu 
|
| Methionine | 0% | 93% | 0.02mg |
4.6 times less than Quinoa 
|
| Phenylalanine | 0% | 95% | 0.04mg |
16.3 times less than Egg
|
| Valine | 0% | 94% | 0.06mg |
35.6 times less than Soybean 
|
| Histidine | 0% | 94% | 0.02mg |
32.6 times less than Turkey meat
|
| Cholesterol | 72% | 6% | 215mg |
1.7 times less than Egg
|
| Saturated Fat | 252% | 4% | 50.49g |
8.6 times more than Beef
|
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0% | 10% | 23.43g |
2.4 times more than Avocado
|
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0% | 25% | 3.01g |
15.7 times less than Walnut 
|
References
The source of all the nutrient values on the page (excluding the main article and glycemic index text the sources for which are presented separately if present) is the USDA's FoodCentral. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.