What is Butter? Nutritional Facts, Calories & Taste

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What is Butter?

Butter is made from churned cream, usually from a cow. It has a cream color and a texture that is smooth and melts easily. The flavor is mild and creamy. Butter is often sold in square sticks, or as a flat or round block. It is delicious on bread. It pairs better in baked goods than salted butter, due to its more neutral taste. It also makes an excellent cooking fat.

What does Butter Taste Like?

Sweet

Sweet

Sweet is one of the five main tastes. It has smooth and round notes in its flavor profile. Sweet is a naturally occurring flavor in many foods, including fruits, berries, winter squashes, sugarcane, and honey. The sweet taste in these foods is due to a higher sugar content. Sweetness is characteristic of desserts and is used as an accent in savory foods.

Butter Nutritional Facts and Calories

Serving Size: 1 Pat5g

Pat

Butter

	Amount Per Serving	% Daily Value
Calories	36kcal	2%
Fats	4g	5%
Sat. fats	3g	14%
Mono. Fats	1g	2%
Trans fats	0g	0%
Carbs	0g	0%
Sugars	0g	0%
Fiber	0g	0%
Proteins	0g	0%
Cholesterol	11mg	4%
Sodium	1mg	0%

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Information is not verified and for reference purposes only. Contact vendor directly if you have any food allergies. 2000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice, but calorie needs may vary.See Nutrition

Frequently Asked Questions

How much protein is in Butter?

1 Pat of Butter contains 0 g of protein.

How many carbs are in Butter?

1 Pat of Butter contains 0 g of carbs.

How much fat is in Butter?

1 Pat of Butter contains 4 g of fat.

How much sugar is in Butter?

1 Pat of Butter contains 0 g of sugar.

How many calories are in 1 Pat of Butter?

There are 36 calories in 1 Pat of Butter.

How many calories are in 1 Tablespoon of Butter?

There are 102 calories in 1 Tablespoon of Butter.

How many calories are in 1 Cup of Butter?

There are 1628 calories in 1 Cup of Butter.

How many calories are in 1 Stick of Butter?

There are 810 calories in 1 Stick of Butter.

How many calories are in 1 oz of Butter?

There are 203 calories in 1 oz of Butter.

How many calories are in 1 pound of Butter?

There are 3252 calories in 1 pound of Butter.