Butter (unsalted) nutrition facts
Per 1 tbsp · 14 g
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein0.1g0% of calories
- Carbs0g0% of calories
- Fat12g100% of calories
- ✓ Keto-friendly
- ✓ Sodium free
- ✓ Sugar free
At a glance
One serving of Butter (unsalted) (1 tbsp, 14 g) has 102 calories, with 0.1 g of protein, 0 g of carbohydrates and 12 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (100% of calories). Keep an eye on saturated fat, which provides 36% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
Nothing notable
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Vitamin A11%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
- Saturated fat36%
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 tbsp (14 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 97 μg | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 μg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.3 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 1 μg | 1% |
| Thiamine | 0 mg | 0% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0 mg | 0% |
| Niacin | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0 mg | 0% |
| Folate (B9) | 0.4 μg | 0% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 μg | 1% |
| Pantothenic acid | 0 mg | 0% |
| Choline | 3 mg | 1% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 3 mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0 mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 3 mg | 0% |
| Magnesium | 0.3 mg | 0% |
| Phosphorus | 3 mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0 mg | 0% |
| Copper | 0 mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0 mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.1 μg | 0% |
Full breakdown · 34 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 0 g | — |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 0 μg | — |
| Arginine | 0 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 0 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 22 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 0 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Fluoride | 0.4 μg | — |
| Glutamic acid | 0 g | — |
| Glycine | 0 g | — |
| Histidine | 0 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 0 g | — |
| Leucine | 0 g | — |
| Lycopene | 0 μg | — |
| Lysine | 0 g | — |
| Methionine | 0 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 3 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 0 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 0.4 g | — |
| Proline | 0 g | — |
| Retinol | 95 μg | — |
| Serine | 0 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 0 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 0.3 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 0 g | — |
| Valine | 0 g | — |
| Vitamin D3 | 0.2 μg | — |
How it compares
Calories per 100 g, so different serving sizes compare fairly.
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Burning 102 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 19minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 12minCycling (moderate)
- 8minRunning (6 mph)
- 14minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Butter (unsalted)?
One serving of Butter (unsalted) (1 tbsp) has 102 calories, which works out to 717 calories per 100 g. That is about 5.1% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Butter (unsalted) high in protein?
Not especially. It has 0.1 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 0% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.
Is Butter (unsalted) keto-friendly?
It can fit a ketogenic diet: 0 g of net carbs per serving, with carbs making up 0% of calories.
How much sodium is in Butter (unsalted)?
1.6 mg per serving, which meets the FDA definition of low sodium (140 mg or less).
How much sugar is in Butter (unsalted)?
0 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.
