Butter (Salted)
One level US cup of butter weighs 227 g (8 oz). A tablespoon is 14.2 g. Per 100 g: 717 calories and 0.9 g protein.
Measures at a glance
| Measure | Grams | Ounces | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 teaspoon | 4.7 g | 0.17 oz | 33.7 | 0.04 g | 0 g | 3.8 g |
| 1 tablespoon | 14.2 g | 0.5 oz | 102 | 0.13 g | 0.01 g | 11.5 g |
| ¼ cup | 56.8 g | 2 oz | 407 | 0.51 g | 0.06 g | 46 g |
| ⅓ cup | 75.7 g | 2.7 oz | 543 | 0.68 g | 0.08 g | 61.3 g |
| ½ cup | 114 g | 4 oz | 814 | 1 g | 0.11 g | 91.9 g |
| 1 cup | 227 g | 8 oz | 1,628 | 2 g | 0.23 g | 184 g |
| 2 cups | 454 g | 16 oz | 3,255 | 4.1 g | 0.45 g | 368 g |
Nutrition
Bars show grams per 100 g. Calories come 0% from protein, 0% from carbs and 99% from fat.
Butter gets most of its calories from fat: about 0% from protein, 0% from carbs and 99% from fat. One cup (227 g) has 1,628 calories, 2 g protein and 0 g fiber.
How to measure
Measure liquid fats in a liquid measuring cup at eye level. Measure solid fats by weight or by the markings on the wrapper.
For this ingredient: 1 US stick = ½ cup = 113 g. Use the wrapper markings for tablespoons.
Tips from the kitchen
- Fat has 9 calories per gram, so a heaped tablespoon makes a big difference.
- Measure solid fats by weight or by the wrapper markings.
- Melted and solid fat weigh the same; only the volume changes.
Common questions
How many grams is 1 cup of butter?
One level US cup of butter weighs about 227 g (8 oz). 1 US stick = ½ cup = 113 g. Use the wrapper markings for tablespoons.
How many grams is 1 tablespoon of butter?
One level tablespoon weighs about 14.2 g, and one teaspoon about 4.7 g.
How much protein is in 100 g of butter?
100 g has 0.9 g protein, 0.1 g carbs, 81 g fat and 717 calories.