Butter
High calorie densityCalories per 100 g
714
Density
7.14kcal/g
Protein / 100g
0.0g
Carbs / 100g
0.0g
Fat / 100g
78.6g
Where this food sits on the scale
01.546+ kcal/g
Butter has 7.14 calories per gram (714 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 | 14 g | 100 |
| 100 g | 100 g | 714 |
Where the calories come from
- Protein0.0 g / 100 g0% of calories
- Carbs0.0 g / 100 g0% of calories
- Fat78.6 g / 100 g100% of calories
Quick comparisons
- Butter is 48× as dense than Cucumber, With Peel, Raw (7.14 vs 0.15 kcal/g).
- Butter is 16× as dense than Apple Juice, Canned Or Bottled, Unsweetened, With Added Ascorbic Acid (7.14 vs 0.46 kcal/g).
- Butter is 2.8× as dense than Chicken Breast Tenders, Breaded, Cooked, Microwaved (7.14 vs 2.52 kcal/g).
Frequently asked questions about butter
- How many calories are in 100 grams of butter?
- Butter contains 714 calories per 100 g, along with 0.0 g of protein, 0.0 g of carbohydrates, and 78.6 g of fat.
- What is the calorie density of butter?
- Butter has a calorie density of 7.14 kcal per gram, which places it in the high tier (over 4 kcal/g).
- How many calories are in one tbsp of butter?
- One tbsp of Butter weighs about 14 g and provides roughly 100 calories.
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