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Butter

Rich in Vitamin A

Overview

Why use butter?

Butter is a concentrated dairy fat, not a health food, but it does bring flavour, richness and a little fat-soluble vitamin A and E to the table. At about 102 calories and 7.3 g of saturated fat per tablespoon, it works best as a finishing touch rather than a main ingredient.

Good to know: One tablespoon delivers 7.3 g of saturated fat and 91 mg of sodium, so a light hand keeps butter within most heart-healthy eating patterns.

  1. Rich in vitamin A

    Butter supplies 684 µg of vitamin A per 100 g, around 76% of the daily value, supporting normal vision, skin renewal and immune function.

  2. Carries fat-soluble vitamins

    Its fat helps your body absorb vitamins A, D, E and K from the vegetables and grains you cook or serve it with.

  3. Small dose of vitamin E

    Each 100 g provides 2.32 mg of vitamin E, an antioxidant that helps protect cell membranes from oxidative damage.

Overview drafted with AI from USDA FoodData Central figures. For education, not medical advice.

Nutrition facts

What’s in butter?

Calories

717kcal

Protein

0.85g

Carbs

0.06g

Fat

81g

Fiber

0g

Sugars

0.06g

Minerals

  • Calcium24 mg2%
  • Iron0.02 mg0%
  • Magnesium2 mg0%
  • Phosphorus24 mg2%
  • Potassium24 mg1%
  • Sodium643 mg28%
  • Zinc0.09 mg1%
  • Selenium1 µg2%

Vitamins

  • Vitamin A684 µg76%
  • Vitamin E2.3 mg15%
  • Vitamin K7 µg6%
  • Thiamin (B1)<0.01 mg0%
  • Riboflavin (B2)0.03 mg3%
  • Niacin (B3)0.04 mg0%
  • Vitamin B6<0.01 mg0%
  • Folate3 µg1%
  • Vitamin B120.17 µg7%

Other compounds

  • Omega-3 ALA0.32 g

% Daily Value is based on FDA reference amounts for adults. Bars cap at 100%.

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Source: USDA FoodData Central, “Butter, salted” (SR Legacy, FDC ID 173410).View the USDA record ↗ (opens in a new tab).