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Butter nutrition: calories, carbs, GI, protein, fiber, fats

Butter, without salt
*all the values are displayed for the amount of 100 grams

Important nutritional characteristics for Butter

Butter
Glycemic index ⓘ Source:
Check out our full article on Butter glycemic index
Less than 0.1g of carbs
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0 (low)
Insulin index  ⓘ https://ses.library.usyd.edu.au/handle/2123/11945 2
Calories  ⓘ Calories for selected serving 717 kcal
Net Carbs  ⓘ Net Carbs = Total Carbohydrates – Fiber – Sugar Alcohols 0 grams
Default serving size  ⓘ Serving sizes are mostly 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)
Oxalates  ⓘ https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutrition-questionnaire-service-center/nutrient-tables-download-page/ 0 mg
TOP 1% Fats ⓘHigher in Fats content than 99% of foods
TOP 2% Calories ⓘHigher in Calories content than 98% of foods
TOP 4% Saturated Fat ⓘHigher in Saturated Fat content than 96% of foods
TOP 6% Cholesterol ⓘHigher in Cholesterol content than 94% of foods
TOP 10% Monounsaturated Fat ⓘHigher in Monounsaturated Fat content than 90% of foods

Butter calories (kcal)

Serving Size Calories Weight
Calories in 100 grams 717
Calories in 1 tbsp 102 14.2 g
Calories in 1 cup 1628 227 g
Calories in 1 stick 810 113 g

Butter Glycemic index (GI)

Source:
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Less than 0.1g of carbs
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0

Mineral coverage chart

Calcium Calcium Iron Iron Magnesium Magnesium Phosphorus Phosphorus Potassium Potassium Sodium Sodium Zinc Zinc Copper Copper Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.2% 0.75% 1.4% 10% 2.1% 1.4% 2.5% 5.3% 0.52% 5.5%
Calcium: 72mg of 1,000mg 7.2%
Iron: 0.06mg of 8mg 0.75%
Magnesium: 6mg of 420mg 1.4%
Phosphorus: 72mg of 700mg 10%
Potassium: 72mg of 3,400mg 2.1%
Sodium: 33mg of 2,300mg 1.4%
Zinc: 0.27mg of 11mg 2.5%
Copper: 0.05mg of 1mg 5.3%
Manganese: 0.01mg of 2mg 0.52%
Selenium: 3µg of 55µg 5.5%

Mineral chart - relative view

24 mg
TOP 49%
1 µg
TOP 82%
11 mg
TOP 85%
24 mg
TOP 87%
0.09 mg
TOP 91%
0.02 mg
TOP 94%
24 mg
TOP 95%
2 mg
TOP 96%
0 mg
TOP 96%
0.02 mg
TOP 96%

Vitamin coverage chart

Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Folate Folate Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Choline Choline Vitamin K Vit. K 150% 46% 0% 0% 1.3% 7.8% 0.79% 6.6% 0.69% 2.3% 21% 10% 18%
Vitamin A: 7497IU of 5,000IU 150%
Vitamin E: 7mg of 15mg 46%
Vitamin D: 0µg of 10µg 0%
Vitamin C: 0mg of 90mg 0%
Vitamin B1: 0.02mg of 1mg 1.3%
Vitamin B2: 0.1mg of 1mg 7.8%
Vitamin B3: 0.13mg of 16mg 0.79%
Vitamin B5: 0.33mg of 5mg 6.6%
Vitamin B6: 0.01mg of 1mg 0.69%
Folate: 9µg of 400µg 2.3%
Vitamin B12: 0.51µg of 2µg 21%
Choline: 56mg of 550mg 10%
Vitamin K: 21µg of 120µg 18%

Vitamin chart - relative view

2499 IU
TOP 13%
2.3 mg
TOP 39%
7 µg
TOP 52%
0.17 µg
TOP 59%
19 mg
TOP 76%
0.03 mg
TOP 86%
3 µg
TOP 87%
0.11 mg
TOP 88%
0.04 mg
TOP 94%
0.01 mg
TOP 95%
0 mg
TOP 95%
0 mg
TOP 100%
Vitamin D
0 µg
TOP 100%

Macronutrients chart

80% 17%
Protein:
Daily Value: 2%
0.9 g of 50 g
0.9 g (2% of DV )
Fats:
Daily Value: 125%
81.1 g of 65 g
81.1 g (125% of DV )
Carbs:
Daily Value: 0%
0.1 g of 300 g
0.1 g (0% of DV )
Water:
Daily Value: 1%
17.9 g of 2,000 g
17.9 g (1% of DV )
Other:
0 g
0 g

Protein quality breakdown

Tryptophan Tryptophan Threonine Threonine Isoleucine Isoleucine Leucine Leucine Lysine Lysine Methionine Methionine Phenylalanine Phenylalanine Valine Valine Histidine Histidine 13% 11% 11% 9.1% 9.6% 6% 7% 9.4% 9.9%
Tryptophan: 36mg of 280mg 13%
Threonine: 114mg of 1,050mg 11%
Isoleucine: 153mg of 1,400mg 11%
Leucine: 249mg of 2,730mg 9.1%
Lysine: 201mg of 2,100mg 9.6%
Methionine: 63mg of 1,050mg 6%
Phenylalanine: 123mg of 1,750mg 7%
Valine: 171mg of 1,820mg 9.4%
Histidine: 69mg of 700mg 9.9%

Fat type information

66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: 50 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 23 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3 g

Fiber content ratio for Butter

100%
Sugar: 0.06 g
Fiber: 0 g
Other: 0 g

All nutrients for Butter per 100g

Nutrient Value DV% In TOP % of foods Comparison
Calories 717kcal 36% 2% 15.3 times more than OrangeOrange
Protein 0.85g 2% 86% 3.3 times less than BroccoliBroccoli
Fats 81g 125% 1% 2.4 times more than CheeseCheese
Vitamin C 0mg 0% 100% N/ALemon
Net carbs 0.06g N/A 75% 902.8 times less than ChocolateChocolate
Carbs 0.06g 0% 75% 469.5 times less than RiceRice
Cholesterol 215mg 72% 6% 1.7 times less than EggEgg
Vitamin D 0µg 0% 100% N/AEgg
Magnesium 2mg 0% 96% 70 times less than AlmondsAlmonds
Calcium 24mg 2% 49% 5.2 times less than MilkMilk
Potassium 24mg 1% 95% 6.1 times less than CucumberCucumber
Iron 0.02mg 0% 96% 130 times less than Beef broiledBeef broiled
Sugar 0.06g N/A 75% 149.5 times less than Coca-ColaCoca-Cola
Fiber 0g 0% 100% N/AOrange
Copper 0.02mg 2% 94% 8.9 times less than ShiitakeShiitake
Zinc 0.09mg 1% 91% 70.1 times less than Beef broiledBeef broiled
Phosphorus 24mg 3% 87% 7.6 times less than Chicken meatChicken meat
Sodium 11mg 0% 85% 44.5 times less than White BreadWhite Bread
Vitamin A 684µg 76% 20%
Vitamin E 2.3mg 15% 39% 1.6 times more than KiwiKiwi
Selenium 1µg 2% 82%
Manganese 0mg 0% 96%
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0% 95% 53.2 times less than Pea rawPea raw
Vitamin B2 0.03mg 3% 86% 3.8 times less than AvocadoAvocado
Vitamin B3 0.04mg 0% 94% 227.9 times less than Turkey meatTurkey meat
Vitamin B5 0.11mg 2% 88% 10.3 times less than Sunflower seedsSunflower seeds
Vitamin B6 0mg 0% 95% 39.7 times less than OatOat
Vitamin B12 0.17µg 7% 59% 4.1 times less than PorkPork
Vitamin K 7µg 6% 52% 14.5 times less than BroccoliBroccoli
Folate 3µg 1% 87% 20.3 times less than Brussels sproutsBrussels sprouts
Saturated Fat 50g 252% 4% 8.6 times more than Beef broiledBeef broiled
Choline 19mg 3% 76%
Monounsaturated Fat 23g N/A 10% 2.4 times more than AvocadoAvocado
Polyunsaturated fat 3g N/A 25% 15.7 times less than WalnutWalnut
Tryptophan 0.01mg 0% 95% 25.4 times less than Chicken meatChicken meat
Threonine 0.04mg 0% 95% 18.9 times less than Beef broiledBeef broiled
Isoleucine 0.05mg 0% 94% 17.9 times less than Salmon rawSalmon raw
Leucine 0.08mg 0% 94% 29.3 times less than Tuna BluefinTuna Bluefin
Lysine 0.07mg 0% 93% 6.7 times less than TofuTofu
Methionine 0.02mg 0% 93% 4.6 times less than QuinoaQuinoa
Phenylalanine 0.04mg 0% 95% 16.3 times less than EggEgg
Valine 0.06mg 0% 94% 35.6 times less than Soybean rawSoybean raw
Histidine 0.02mg 0% 94% 32.6 times less than Turkey meatTurkey meat
Omega-3 - EPA 0g N/A 100% N/ASalmon
Omega-3 - DHA 0g N/A 100% N/ASalmon
Omega-3 - ALA 0.32g N/A 81% 29 times less than Canola oilCanola oil
Omega-3 - DPA 0g N/A 100% N/ASalmon
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.2g N/A 84% 5.7 times less than AlmondsAlmonds

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NUTRITION FACTS LABEL

Nutrition Facts
___servings per container
Serving Size ______________
Amount Per 100g
Calories 717
% Daily Value*
125%
Total Fat 81g
229%
Saturated Fat 50g
0
Trans Fat 0g
72%
Cholesterol 215mg
0.48%
Sodium 11mg
0.02%
Total Carbohydrate 0.06g
0
Dietary Fiber 0g
Total Sugars 0g
Includes ? g Added Sugars
Protein 0.85g
Vitamin D 0mcg 0

Calcium 24mg 2.4%

Iron 0.02mg 0.25%

Potassium 24mg 0.71%

*
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

ⓘ  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.
Source
Low in Cholesterol
limit break
ⓘ  Trans fat consumption increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality by negatively affecting blood lipid levels.
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No Trans 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 Saturated Fats
limit break
ⓘ  Increased sodium consumption leads to elevated blood pressure.
Source
Low in Sodium
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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.
Source
Low in Sugars
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Butter nutrition infographic

Butter nutrition infographic
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References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173430/nutrients

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