Brown Butter
High calorie densityCalories per 100 g
867
Density
8.67kcal/g
Protein / 100g
0.0g
Carbs / 100g
0.0g
Fat / 100g
100.0g
Where this food sits on the scale
01.546+ kcal/g
Brown Butter has 8.67 calories per gram (867 per 100 g). Calorie-packed. Small weights carry a lot of energy, so portion size matters a lot here. For comparison, water-rich vegetables sit near 0.2 kcal/g while pure oils reach about 9 kcal/g.
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| Tbsp | 15 g | 130 |
| 100 g | 100 g | 867 |
Where the calories come from
- Protein0.0 g / 100 g0% of calories
- Carbs0.0 g / 100 g0% of calories
- Fat100.0 g / 100 g100% of calories
Quick comparisons
- Brown Butter is 17× as dense than Apple (8.67 vs 0.52 kcal/g).
- Brown Butter is 8.1× as dense than Chicken Breast (8.67 vs 1.07 kcal/g).
- Brown Butter is 1.0× less dense than Olive Oil (8.67 vs 9.00 kcal/g).
Frequently asked questions about brown butter
- How many calories are in 100 grams of brown butter?
- Brown Butter contains 867 calories per 100 g, along with 0.0 g of protein, 0.0 g of carbohydrates, and 100.0 g of fat.
- What is the calorie density of brown butter?
- Brown Butter has a calorie density of 8.67 kcal per gram, which places it in the high tier (over 4 kcal/g).
- How many calories are in one tbsp of brown butter?
- One tbsp of Brown Butter weighs about 15 g and provides roughly 130 calories.