🧈 Protein in Butter
Butter has 0.9 g of protein per 100 g, along with 717 kcal, 0.1 g carbs and 81 g fat. That means 1% of its calories come from protein — it sits in the fat group of the Procaaf food database.
Protein
0.9 g
Calories
717
Carbs
0.1 g
Fats
81 g
Protein by portion size
| Portion | kcal | Protein | Carbs | Fats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 g | 215 | 0.3 g | 0 g | 24.3 g |
| 50 g | 359 | 0.5 g | 0.1 g | 40.5 g |
| 100 g | 717 | 0.9 g | 0.1 g | 81 g |
| 150 g | 1076 | 1.4 g | 0.2 g | 121.5 g |
| 200 g | 1434 | 1.8 g | 0.2 g | 162 g |
Higher-protein alternatives
- Banana — 1.1 g per 100 g
- Sweet Potato — 1.6 g per 100 g
- Avocado — 2 g per 100 g
- Potato — 2 g per 100 g
- Brown Rice (cooked) — 2.7 g per 100 g
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Frequently asked questions
- How much protein is in butter?
- Butter contains 0.9 g of protein per 100 g, alongside 717 kcal, 0.1 g carbs and 81 g fat.
- How much protein is in 200 g of butter?
- A 200 g portion of butter gives about 1.8 g protein and 1434 calories.
- Is butter a good protein source?
- Not primarily — only about 1% of its calories come from protein. Pair it with a dense protein source such as eggs, dairy, tofu or lean meat.
- How many calories are in 30 g of butter?
- 30 g of butter has roughly 215 calories, 0.3 g protein, 0 g carbs and 24.3 g fat.