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How many calories are in butter?

1 tbsp (14 g) of butter has about 100 calories, with 0.1g protein, 0g carbohydrates and 11.4g fat.

Butter is a rich dairy fat churned from cream, used widely for cooking and spreading.

Calories

100

Per serving
1 tbsp (14 g)

0.1g Protein
0g Carbs
11.4g Fat
0g Fiber

of which sugars: 0g

Source: USDA FoodData Central. Values are averages and vary by brand and preparation.

Calories and macros by amount

Amount Calories ProteinCarbsFat
1 tbsp (14 g) 100 0.1g0g11.4g
Per 100 g 714 0.7g0g81g

Where the calories come from

Share of calories from each macronutrient

Protein 0% Carbs 0% Fat 100%

Burn it off

Roughly how long it takes to burn 100 calories:

🚶
23
min
Walking
🏃
8
min
Running
🚴
11
min
Cycling

Estimated for a ~70 kg (154 lb) adult; your rate varies.

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in butter?

1 tbsp (14 g) of butter has about 100 calories, with 0.1g protein, 0g carbohydrates and 11.4g fat.

How much protein is in butter?

1 tbsp (14 g) of butter contains about 0.1g of protein.

How many carbs and fat are in butter?

1 tbsp (14 g) of butter contains about 0g of carbohydrates and 11.4g of fat.

Is butter good for weight loss?

At about 100 calories per serving, butter can fit a weight-loss plan when it suits your daily calorie budget. Log it by photo with LensNutra to stay on track.

How long does it take to burn off butter?

Burning about 100 calories takes roughly 23 minutes of walking or 8 minutes of running.

Written & maintained by the LensNutra nutrition team · Nutrition data: USDA FoodData Central

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