Butter vs Butter
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
Butter, salted is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Butter 900
Butter 717
Protein (g)
Butter 0
Butter 0.850
Carbs (g)
Butter 0
Butter 0.060
Fat (g)
Butter 100
Butter 81.1
Fiber (g)
Butter 0
Butter 0
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Butter, salted — 0.850g vs 0g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Butter, salted — 717 vs 900 kcal per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Butter, salted scores higher in more vitamins and minerals per 100g, though both foods can be part of a healthy diet.
Full Nutrition Comparison
All values per 100g edible portion. Green = Food A higher · Blue = Food B higher
| Nutrient | Butter | Butter | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | |||
| Energy | 900 kcal | 717 kcal | +26% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 0.500 g | 16.2 g | -97% |
| Protein | 0 g | 0.850 g | -100% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 100 g | 81.1 g | +23% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 0 g | 0.060 g | -100% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 60.0 g | 51.4 g | +17% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | — | 21.0 g | |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0 g | 3.28 g | -100% |
| Cholesterol | 300 mg | 215 mg | +40% |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | — | 0.005 mg | |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | — | 0.034 mg | |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | — | 0.042 mg | |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | — | 0.110 mg | |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | — | 0.003 mg | |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | — | 3.00 ug | |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | — | 0 ug | |
| Choline, total | — | 18.8 mg | |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | — | 0.170 ug | |
| Vitamin A, RAE | — | 684 ug | |
| Carotene, beta | — | 158 ug | |
| Carotene, alpha | — | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | — | 2.32 mg | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | — | 0 ug | |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 0 mg | 24.0 mg | -100% |
| Iron, Fe | 0 mg | 0.020 mg | -100% |
| Magnesium, Mg | — | 2.00 mg | |
| Phosphorus, P | — | 24.0 mg | |
| Potassium, K | — | 24.0 mg | |
| Sodium, Na | 0 mg | 643 mg | -100% |
| Zinc, Zn | — | 0.090 mg | |
| Copper, Cu | — | 0 mg | |
| Manganese, Mn | — | 0 mg | |
| Selenium, Se | — | 1.00 ug | |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 3766 kj | 2999 kj | +26% |
| Ash | 0 g | 2.11 g | -100% |
| Total Sugars | 0 g | 0.060 g | -100% |
| Fluoride, F | — | 2.80 ug | |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | — | 3.00 ug | |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | — | 3.00 ug | |
| Betaine | — | 0.300 mg | |
| Vitamin B-12, added | — | 0 ug | |
| Retinol | — | 671 ug | |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | — | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin A, IU | 4000 IU | 2499 IU | +60% |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A) | — | 0 ug | |
| Lycopene | — | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin E, added | — | 0 mg | |
| Vitamin E — Beta-Tocopherol (β-Tocopherol) | — | 0 mg | |
| Vitamin E — Gamma-Tocopherol (γ-Tocopherol) | — | 0 mg | |
| Vitamin E — Delta-Tocopherol (δ-Tocopherol) | — | 0 mg | |
| Vitamin E — Alpha-Tocotrienol (α-Tocotrienol) | — | 0 mg | |
| Vitamin E — Beta-Tocotrienol (β-Tocotrienol) | — | 0 mg | |
| Vitamin E — Gamma-Tocotrienol (γ-Tocotrienol) | — | 0 mg | |
| Vitamin E — Delta-Tocotrienol (δ-Tocotrienol) | — | 0 mg | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) | — | 0 IU | |
| Vitamin D2 — Ergocalciferol (plant source) | — | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin D3 — Cholecalciferol (animal / sunlight source) | — | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | — | 7.00 ug | |
| SFA 4:0 (Butyric acid) | — | 3.23 g | |
| SFA 6:0 (Caproic acid) | — | 2.01 g | |
| SFA 8:0 (Caprylic acid) | — | 1.19 g | |
| SFA 10:0 (Capric acid) | — | 2.53 g | |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | — | 2.59 g | |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | — | 7.44 g | |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | — | 21.7 g | |
| SFA 17:0 (Margaric acid) | — | 0.560 g | |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | — | 10.00 g | |
| SFA 20:0 (Arachidic acid) | — | 0.138 g | |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | — | 0.961 g | |
| MUFA 16:1 c (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid — cis) | — | 0.961 g | |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | — | 20.0 g | |
| MUFA 18:1 c (Omega-9, Oleic acid — cis) | — | 17.0 g | |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | — | 0.100 g | |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | — | 0 g | |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 4.00 g | 3.04 g | +31% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | — | 2.73 g | |
| PUFA 18:2 n-6 (Omega-6, LA — Linoleic acid) | — | 2.17 g | |
| PUFA 18:2 CLAs | — | 0.267 g | |
| PUFA 18:2 i | — | 0.296 g | |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | — | 0.315 g | |
| PUFA 18:3 n-3 (Omega-3, ALA — Alpha-linolenic acid) | — | 0.315 g | |
| PUFA 18:4 n-3 (Omega-3, SDA — Stearidonic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| PUFA 20:4 (Omega-6, Arachidonic acid family) | — | 0 g | |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (Omega-3, EPA — Eicosapentaenoic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (Omega-3, DPA — Docosapentaenoic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (Omega-3, DHA — Docosahexaenoic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| Fatty acids, total trans-monoenoic | — | 2.98 g | |
| TFA 18:1 t | — | 2.98 g | |
| Fatty acids, total trans-polyenoic | — | 0.296 g | |
| Stigmasterol | — | 0 mg | |
| Campesterol | — | 0 mg | |
| Beta-sitosterol | — | 4.00 mg | |
| Tryptophan (EAA) | — | 0.012 g | |
| Threonine (EAA) | — | 0.038 g | |
| Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA) | — | 0.051 g | |
| Leucine (EAA, BCAA) | — | 0.083 g | |
| Lysine (EAA) | — | 0.067 g | |
| Methionine (EAA) | — | 0.021 g | |
| Cystine (conditionally essential) | — | 0.008 g | |
| Phenylalanine (EAA) | — | 0.041 g | |
| Tyrosine (conditionally essential) | — | 0.041 g | |
| Valine (EAA, BCAA) | — | 0.057 g | |
| Arginine (conditionally essential) | — | 0.031 g | |
| Histidine (EAA) | — | 0.023 g | |
| Alanine | — | 0.029 g | |
| Aspartic acid | — | 0.064 g | |
| Glutamic acid | — | 0.178 g | |
| Glycine (conditionally essential) | — | 0.018 g | |
| Proline (conditionally essential) | — | 0.082 g | |
| Serine | — | 0.046 g | |
| Alcohol, ethyl | — | 0 g | |
| Caffeine | — | 0 mg | |
| Theobromine | — | 0 mg | |
* All values per 100g edible portion. Source: USDA SR Legacy and USDA SR Legacy. Diff column shows percentage difference relative to Food B.
Like this comparison?
Get weekly food comparisons and nutrient guides — explained simply. Free, no spam.