Butter Calories and Macros — Nutrition Facts per 1 tbsp (14g)
Butter: 100 cal, 0.1g protein, 0g carbs, 11.4g fat per 1 tbsp (14g). Full nutrition breakdown, how butter fits common goals, and the fastest way to track it.
Tracking butter? Expect 100 calories per 1 tbsp (14g), with 0.1g of protein, 0g of carbs, and 11.4g of fat. The full micronutrient picture and goal-fit notes follow, with figures drawn from USDA FoodData Central.
Butter nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 1 tbsp (14g) | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 100 kcal | 5% |
| Protein | 0.1 g | 0% |
| Carbohydrates | 0 g | 0% |
| Fat | 11.4 g | 15% |
| Saturated fat | 7.2 g | 36% |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Sugar | 0 g | — |
| Sodium | 90 mg | 4% |
| Cholesterol | 30 mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 3 mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 3 mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet. Source: USDA FoodData Central.
Salted stick butter; unsalted is macro-identical. At roughly 100 calories a tablespoon, cooking butter is one of the most commonly untracked calorie sources.
How does butter fit your goals?
Most of the calories in butter come from fat (11.4g per 1 tbsp (14g)), which makes it calorie-dense — easy to under-portion if you're eyeballing. Dietary fat is essential for hormone production and absorbing fat-soluble vitamins, but at 9 calories per gram it's also the macro most people accidentally over-consume when they stop weighing portions.
Diet-wise, butter fits keto, low-carb, and vegan and vegetarian eating patterns.
How butter compares to other fats & nuts
| Food (per 100g) | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Butter | 717 | 0.9g | 0.1g | 81.1g |
| Macadamia Nuts | 718 | 7.9g | 13.8g | 75.8g |
| Pecans | 700 | 10g | 12.7g | 73.3g |
| Coconut Oil | 892 | 0g | 0g | 99.1g |
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Butter calories by serving size
| Serving | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 tbsp (14g) | 100 | 0.1g | 0g | 11.4g |
| 1 pat (5g) | 36 | 0g | 0g | 4.1g |
| 100g | 717 | 0.9g | 0.1g | 81.1g |
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