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Butter

1 tbsp (14.2 g) contains <0.1 g of total carbohydrate, including 0 g of fiber.

This reference represents “Butter, salted”. Choose the preparation that matches your food; varieties and recipes can differ.

USDA FoodData Central · FDC 173410 ↗

What’s in your portion?

Total carbohydrate

<0.1g

In 14.2 g of butter

Energy

102 kcal

Dietary fiber

0 g

Total sugars

<0.1 g

Protein

0.1 g

Total fat

11.5 g

Sodium

91 mg

— means the source does not report a value. Household measures are specific to this food.

Nutrition per 100 g

USDA reference nutrients in 100 grams of Butter
Total carbohydrate<0.1 g
Dietary fiber0 g
Total sugars<0.1 g
Protein0.9 g
Total fat81.1 g
Energy717 kcal
Saturated fat51.4 g
Sodium643 mg

Total carbohydrate includes dietary fiber. Sugars and fiber are components, not amounts to add to the carbohydrate total. — means not reported.

Common portions

Documented portions of Butter
PortionWeightCarbs
1 pat (1" sq, 1/3" high)5 g<0.1 g
1 stick113 g<0.1 g
1 cup227 g0.1 g
1 tbsp14.2 g<0.1 g

Portion weights come from this food’s USDA record. Measurements describe edible amounts; the illustration is not a weight guide.

A source you can check

SR Legacy, April 2018. Original description: Butter, salted.

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Imported and mechanically checked October 26, 2026. How we handle the data.

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