BeslyButter: Calories, Protein, Carbs & Fat
How many calories are in butter? 743 per 100 g, and 840 for 1 stick (113 g). That serving carries 1 g protein, 0.1 g carbs and 105 g fat.
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Butter serving sizes: calories and macros
| Serving | Grams | Calories | Protein g | Carbs g | Fat g |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 | 743 | 0.9 | 0.1 | 92.9 |
| 1 oz | 28.4 | 211 | 0.3 | 0 | 26.3 |
| 1 stick | 113 | 840 | 1 | 0.1 | 105 |
| 1 cup | 224 | 1,664 | 2 | 0.2 | 208.1 |
| 1 tablespoon | 14 | 104 | 0.1 | 0 | 13 |
| 1 pat | 7 | 52 | 0.1 | 0 | 6.5 |
Where the calories in butter come from
Counting protein and carbs at 4 calories per gram and fat at 9, butter gets 0% of its calories from protein, 0% from carbs and 100% from fat. This split is calculated from the macros listed per 100 g (0.9 g protein, 0.1 g carbs, 92.9 g fat).
Sodium, fiber, sugar and saturated fat in butter
A 1 stick (113 g) of butter also contains 592.1 mg sodium, 0 g fiber, 0.7 g sugar and 51.5 g saturated fat.
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per 1 stick (113 g) |
|---|---|---|
| Sodium | 524 mg | 592.1 mg |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sugar | 0.6 g | 0.7 g |
| Saturated fat | 45.6 g | 51.5 g |
| Cholesterol | 235 mg | 265.6 mg |
| Potassium | 23 mg | 26 mg |
| Calcium | 21 mg | 23.7 mg |
| Iron | 0.1 mg | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0 mg |
How butter compares with similar foods
Besly has few foods in the same group, so this compares butter with the closest foods by calories per 100 g. At 743 kcal it is number 4 of 5, sorted from lowest to highest.
| Food (per 100 g) | Calories | Protein g | Carbs g | Fat g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bacon | 484 | 37.4 | 1.9 | 35.8 |
| Almonds | 579 | 21.2 | 21.6 | 49.9 |
| Peanut Butter | 598 | 22.2 | 22.3 | 51.4 |
| Butter (this page) | 743 | 0.9 | 0.1 | 92.9 |
| Olive Oil | 900 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
Forms and preparations of butter
Across the 4 forms listed for butter, calories range from 499 kcal per 100 g (Butter, light) to 743 kcal per 100 g (Butter, stick).
| Form or preparation (per 100 g) | Calories | Protein g | Carbs g | Fat g | Default serving |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Butter, stick (main entry) | 743 | 0.9 | 0.1 | 92.9 | 1 stick (113 g): 840 kcal |
| Butter, tub | 731 | 0.5 | 0 | 78.3 | 1 pat (7 g): 51 kcal |
| Butter, light | 499 | 3.3 | 0 | 55.1 | 1 cup (224 g): 1,118 kcal |
| Butter, NFS | 743 | 0.7 | 0 | 82.2 | 1 cup (224 g): 1,664 kcal |
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in 1 stick of butter?
1 stick (113 g) of butter has 840 calories, with 1 g protein, 0.1 g carbs and 105 g fat.
How many calories are in 100 g of butter?
100 g of butter has 743 calories, 0.9 g protein, 0.1 g carbs and 92.9 g fat. One ounce (28.4 g) is 211 calories.
Is butter low in carbs?
Carbs supply 0% of the calories in butter (protein 0%, fat 100%). Per 100 g there are 0.1 g of carbs, and 1 stick (113 g) has 0.1 g, including 0 g of fiber.
Recipes with butter
- Atom (Yogurt with Sizzling Chili Butter)
- Light Semolina Halva with Almonds
- Millet Porridge with Pumpkin (Pshennaya Kasha)
- Banana Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
- Rice Pilaf with Peas
- Borsófőzelék (Hungarian Green Pea Stew)
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, via the Besly food database (source tag “generic”, record us.generic.butter_stick). Data snapshot: October 16, 2026. Values are averages for the food as described and vary by brand, ripeness and preparation. Serving sizes come from the same record.