Shea butter nutrition facts
Per 1 tbsp · 14 g
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein0g0% of calories
- Carbs0g0% of calories
- Fat14g100% of calories
- ✓ Keto-friendly
- ✓ Sodium free
- ✓ Sugar free
- ✓ Cholesterol free
At a glance
One serving of Shea butter (1 tbsp, 14 g) has 120 calories, with 0 g of protein, 0 g of carbohydrates and 14 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (100% of calories). Keep an eye on saturated fat, which provides 32% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
Nothing notable
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
Nothing notable
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
- Saturated fat32%
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 tbsp (14 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 0 μg | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0 mg | 0% |
| Thiamine | 0 mg | 0% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0 mg | 0% |
| Niacin | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0 mg | 0% |
| Folate (B9) | 0 μg | 0% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 μg | 0% |
| Pantothenic acid | 0 mg | 0% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 0 mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0 mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 0 mg | 0% |
| Magnesium | 0 mg | 0% |
| Phosphorus | 0 mg | 0% |
| Zinc | 0 mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0 μg | 0% |
Full breakdown · 31 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 0 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 0 μg | — |
| Arginine | 0 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 0 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 0 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 0 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| 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 | 6 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 0 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 1 g | — |
| Proline | 0 g | — |
| Retinol | 0 μg | — |
| Serine | 0 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 0 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 0 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 0 g | — |
| Valine | 0 g | — |
How it compares
Calories per 100 g, so different serving sizes compare fairly.
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Burning 120 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 23minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 14minCycling (moderate)
- 10minRunning (6 mph)
- 17minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Shea butter?
One serving of Shea butter (1 tbsp) has 120 calories, which works out to 884 calories per 100 g. That is about 6% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Shea butter high in protein?
Not especially. It has 0 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 Shea butter 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 Shea butter?
0 mg per serving, which meets the FDA definition of low sodium (140 mg or less).
How much sugar is in Shea butter?
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.
