Butter calories
1 dessert spoon · 5 g: about 30–40 kcal. 717 kcal per 100 g: 0.9 g protein, 0.1 g carbohydrate, 81.1 g fat.

In portions
| Portion | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 dessert spoon | 5 g | 30–40 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon | 13 g | 90–100 kcal |
Nutrition facts (100 g)
| Energy | 717 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 0.9 g |
| Carbohydrate | 0.1 g |
| Sugar | 0.1 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Fat | 81.1 g |
| Saturated fat | 50.5 g |
| Sodium | 11 mg |
Where the calories come from: protein 0% · carbohydrate 0% · fat 100%.
Source: USDA FoodData Central record 173430. The same food can vary by ±5% with its variety, recipe and brand.
Frequently asked questions
Butter: how many grams and calories in 1 dessert spoon?
1 dessert spoon is about 5 g on average and has about 30–40 kcal.
Butter: how many calories in 100 grams?
Per 100 g there are 717 kcal, 0.9 g of protein, 0.1 g of carbohydrate and 81.1 g of fat.
Butter: does it make you gain weight?
No single food makes you gain weight on its own; your weight depends on the day’s total calories. 1 dessert spoon (5 g) has about 36 kcal: about 2% of a 2,000 kcal day (the reference on nutrition labels). Its energy density is high (7.2 kcal per gram): even a small amount has a lot of calories. Most of its calories come from fat.
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