Dietary labels are inferred automatically from Butter, salted's food group, name and nutrient profile — a helpful guide, not a guarantee. Recipes and brands vary, so always read the label on packaged foods.
Low nutrient density 2/100
How many beneficial nutrients Butter, salted delivers for its calories — scored across 24 vitamins, minerals, protein and fiber, minus saturated fat and sodium. See the most nutrient-dense foods.
Caloric ratio
Where the calories in Butter, salted come from — the split across carbs, fat & protein.
100% from fat
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Carbs 0%0.1 g per serving
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Fat 100%81.1 g per serving
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Protein 0%0.9 g per serving
What Butter, salted is a good source of
Stand-out nutrients per 100 g, by share of your Daily Value. Bold figures are an excellent source (20%+ DV).
Full nutrition breakdown
- Beneficial
- Moderate
- Limit
- Neutral
Bars are shaded by how a high amount affects your diet — green for nutrients to seek out (fiber, protein, vitamins), red for those best kept low (saturated fat, sodium, cholesterol), neutral where it depends. Each bar shows the % of your Daily Value per serving.
| Carbohydrates | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Total Carbohydrate | 0.1 g | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 g | |
| Total Sugars | 0.1 g | — |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 81.1 g | |
| Saturated Fat | 51.4 g | |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 21.0 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.0 g | — |
| Trans Fat | 3.3 g | — |
| Omega-3 Fatty Acids | 315.0 mg | — |
| Omega-6 Fatty Acids | 2,728.0 mg | — |
| Butyric Acid | 3,226.0 mg | — |
| Caproic Acid | 2,007.0 mg | — |
| Caprylic Acid | 1,190.0 mg | — |
| Capric Acid | 2,529.0 mg | — |
| Lauric Acid | 2,587.0 mg | — |
| Myristic Acid | 7,436.0 mg | — |
| Palmitic Acid | 21,697.0 mg | — |
| Stearic Acid | 9,999.0 mg | — |
| Arachidic Acid | 138.0 mg | — |
| Palmitoleic Acid | 961.0 mg | — |
| Oleic Acid | 19,961.0 mg | — |
| Gadoleic Acid | 100.0 mg | — |
| Erucic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Linoleic Acid | 2,728.0 mg | — |
| alpha-Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 315.0 mg | — |
| Arachidonic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0.0 mg | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0.0 mg | — |
| Protein & Amino Acids | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 0.9 g | |
| Histidine | 23.0 mg | — |
| Isoleucine | 51.0 mg | — |
| Leucine | 83.0 mg | — |
| Lysine | 67.0 mg | — |
| Methionine | 21.0 mg | — |
| Phenylalanine | 41.0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 38.0 mg | — |
| Tryptophan | 12.0 mg | — |
| Valine | 57.0 mg | — |
| Alanine | 29.0 mg | — |
| Arginine | 31.0 mg | — |
| Aspartic Acid | 64.0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 8.0 mg | — |
| Glutamic Acid | 178.0 mg | — |
| Glycine | 18.0 mg | — |
| Proline | 82.0 mg | — |
| Serine | 46.0 mg | — |
| Tyrosine | 41.0 mg | — |
| Vitamins | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 684.0 mcg | |
| Vitamin C | 0.0 mg | |
| Vitamin D | 1.5 mcg | |
| Vitamin E | 2.3 mg | |
| Vitamin K | 7.0 mcg | |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.0 mg | |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.0 mg | |
| Niacin (B3) | 0.0 mg | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.0 mg | |
| Folate (B9) | 3.0 mcg | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.2 mcg | |
| Pantothenic Acid (B5) | 0.1 mg | |
| Choline | 18.8 mg | |
| Betaine | 0.3 mg | — |
| Minerals | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 24.0 mg | |
| Iron | 0.0 mg | |
| Magnesium | 2.0 mg | |
| Phosphorus | 24.0 mg | |
| Potassium | 24.0 mg | |
| Sodium | 714.0 mg | |
| Zinc | 0.1 mg | |
| Copper | 0.0 mg | |
| Manganese | 0.0 mg | |
| Selenium | 1.0 mcg | |
| Fluoride | 2.8 mcg | — |
| Sterols | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 215.0 mg | |
| Phytosterols | ~ | — |
| Campesterol | 0.0 mg | — |
| Stigmasterol | 0.0 mg | — |
| Beta-sitosterol | 4.0 mg | — |
| Other | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Alcohol | 0.0 g | — |
| Caffeine | 0.0 mg | — |
| Theobromine | 0.0 mg | — |
| Ash | 2.1 g | — |
About Butter, salted
Butter is churned cream — milk fat separated, worked together and lightly salted. It's one of cooking's foundational fats, prized for the flavor and richness it brings to everything from a slice of toast to a pan sauce.
Nutritionally it's almost pure fat, which makes it very energy-dense and high in saturated fat, with a little cholesterol and small amounts of fat-soluble vitamins such as A. The salted version adds sodium too. None of that makes it a health food, but used in modest amounts it's hard to beat for taste.
Because it's so calorie-dense, butter is a seasoning and a cooking medium more than something to eat by the spoonful — a small knob does a lot of work.
Nutrition data from USDA FoodData Central & FooDB. Values are per 100 g, edible portion.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Butter, salted?
There are 716 calories in 100 g of Butter, salted, or about 809 calories in 1 stick (113 g).
How much protein is in Butter, salted?
Butter, salted contains 0.9 g of protein per 100 g.
How many carbs are in Butter, salted?
Butter, salted has 0.1 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.
How much fat is in Butter, salted?
Butter, salted provides 81.1 g of total fat per 100 g.
What is Butter, salted a good source of?
Butter, salted is an excellent source of Vitamin A (RAE) (76% DV) and a good source of Vitamin E (per 100 g). Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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