Nutrition facts

Calories in Butter

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May

Butter: Butter is made by churning milk, a process of separating the solid fats from the buttermilk. Butter is a dairy product popular along with ghee, which is clarified butter. Calories in butter are high but, they are packed with nutrients and healthy(unsaturated) fats. Varieties of butter are salted, unsalted and grass fed.

Nutrition Facts: 

 
Amount Per Serving(14)
Calories from Fat 104
Calories 102
% Daily Value*
                     
18%
Total Fat 12
37%
Saturated Fat 7.3
 
Trans Fat 0.5
 
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.4
 
Monounsaturated Fat 3
10%
Cholesterol  31
4%
Sodium 91
0%
Potassium 3.4
0%
Total Carbohydrates 0
0%
Dietary Fiber 0
 
Sugars 0
 
Protein 0.1
7.1%
Vitamin A
0%
Vitamin C
0.3%
Calcium
0%
Iron
 

Because of the high concentration of fats, butter has a rich flavour, creamy texture and pleasant aroma. Butter is a must-have ingredient in pastries, desserts and Italian dishes. It is also used as bread spreads.

Butter is a good source of Vitamin-A. This fat-soluble vitamin improves skin health, immunity and eye health. Butter is also rich in Vitamin-E and it supports heart health and lowers cell damage.

Butter contains Conjugated Linoleic Acid[CLA], possess anticancer properties helps to reduce the growth of free radical cells and lowers the risk of breast cancer, colon cancer, stomach cancer and liver cancer. Also helps in reducing body fats.

Butter is also a source of Butyrate. Reduces intestinal inflammation and improves your Gut health.

Butter is high on calories and saturated fats and if not taken in limited quantity can result in weight gain.