Calories in unsalted butter
A typical serving of unsalted butter provides about 100 calories. Here are the full macros and nutrition facts.
Per serving · 1 tablespoon (14 g)
Calories
100kcal
Protein
0.1g
Carbs
0g
Fat
11.3g
Per 100 g
| Calories | 717 kcal |
| Protein | 0.8 g |
| Carbs | 0.1 g |
| Fat | 81 g |
| Saturated fat | 51.4 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Sugars | 0.1 g |
| Sodium | 11 mg |
Data based on Open Food Facts and public nutrition databases.
A dairy product made from cow's milk fat, fundamental in classic baking and cooking.
Nutritional benefits
- Natural source of Vitamin A and D
- Contains butyric acid beneficial for gut health
- Provides short-chain fatty acids
How to prepare it
- 1.Clarify it to make ghee for high-heat cooking
- 2.Cream at room temperature for frostings
- 3.Use cold for flaky pastry doughs
Lighter alternatives
Vegetable margarine
Fewer animal-based saturated fats
Coconut oil
Plant-based solid fat substitute
Applesauce
Reduces calories in baked goods
Healthy tip
Moderate consumption due to high saturated fat and calorie density.
Frequently asked questions
Is unsalted better?
Unsalted allows you to control the sodium level in recipes, especially during baking.
Does it spoil quickly?
Yes, animal fats become rancid if exposed to prolonged heat and oxygen.
Does it contain lactose?
It contains trace amounts, which most lactose-intolerant people can tolerate.
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