Calories in Butter

100kcal per 1 tbsp (14 g)

717 kcal per 100 g · about 5% of a 2,000-kcal day

Butter is essentially pure fat: 100 calories per tablespoon. The pat that melts into your toast is often the biggest surprise in a food log.

Butter nutrition facts

NutrientPer 100 gPer 1 tbsp
Calories717 kcal100 kcal
Protein0.9 g0.1 g
Carbs0.1 g0 g
Fat81.1 g11.4 g
Fiber0 g0 g
Sugar0.1 g0 g

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Values based on USDA FoodData Central reference entries. Actual nutrition varies with variety, preparation, and portion. © 2026 NibbleCal.