Calories in Butter
Per 1 tbsp, 14 g
Butter has 102 calories per 1 tbsp, 14 g. That is about 5% of a 2,000-calorie day. The same serving provides 0.1 g of protein, 0.0 g of carbohydrate, 11.5 g of fat and 0.0 g of fibre. Per 100 g, that works out at 729 calories and 0.7 g of protein. Almost pure fat — one of the easiest places to save calories without noticing.
Calories and macros
| Per 1 tbsp, 14 g | Serving | Per 100 g | % of daily intake |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 102 kcal | 729 kcal | 5% |
| Protein | 0.1 g | 0.7 g | 0% |
| Carbohydrate | 0.0 g | 0.0 g | 0% |
| Fat | 11.5 g | 82.1 g | 16% |
| Fibre | 0.0 g | 0.0 g | 0% |
Daily intake percentages use the EU reference intakes an average adult label is based on: 2,000 kcal, 50 g protein, 260 g carbohydrate, 70 g fat, 30 g fibre.
What this is good for
These are the nutrition claims this food would qualify for under EU labelling rules — thresholds, not opinions.
Worth knowing
Figures are for a typical example and will vary by brand, ripeness and how it was cooked. For a target of your own, run the calorie calculator or take the short quiz. To log this without doing the arithmetic, Joules is free.
Figures last reviewed 29 August 2026.
Common questions about butter
How many calories are in butter?
Butter has 102 calories per 1 tbsp, 14 g, which is about 5% of a 2,000-calorie day.
How many calories are in 100 g of butter?
100 g of butter contains 729 calories.
How much protein is in butter?
One serving of 1 tbsp, 14 g provides 0.1 g of protein — 0.7 g per 100 g, or 0% of the 50 g daily reference intake.
How many carbs are in butter?
One serving of 1 tbsp, 14 g contains 0.0 g of carbohydrate, of which 0.0 g is fibre.
What is butter a good source of?
Butter does not meet an EU labelling threshold in either direction — neither especially high nor especially low in protein, fibre, fat or energy.