Dairy & Alternatives
Butter, unsalted Nutrition Facts
Unsalted butter, also called sweet butter, is pure churned cream without added salt. Preferred by bakers and chefs for precise flavor control and fresher taste.
Nutrition Facts
Per 100g serving
Calories717
% Daily Value*
Total Fat
81.0g125%
Saturated Fat
51.0g255%
Trans Fat
3.3g
Polyunsaturated Fat
3.0g
Monounsaturated Fat
21.0g
Cholesterol
215mg72%
Sodium
11mg0%
Total Carbohydrate
0.1g0%
Dietary Fiber
-0%
Total Sugars
0.1g
Protein
0.9g2%
Vitamin A
684mcg76%
Vitamin C
-0%
Vitamin D
1.5mcg8%
Vitamin E
2.3mg15%
Vitamin K
7.0mcg6%
Vitamin B6
0.0mg0%
Vitamin B12
0.2mcg7%
Folate
3mcg1%
Calcium
24mg2%
Iron
0.0mg0%
Potassium
24mg1%
Magnesium
2mg0%
Zinc
0.1mg1%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Health Benefits
- ✓Rich in vitamin A for vision and immunity
- ✓Contains vitamin E antioxidants
- ✓Provides butyric acid for gut health
Best For
Baking and pastriesDelicate saucesRecipes requiring precise salt controlFresh butter flavor
Storage
Refrigerate up to 1 month or freeze up to 6 months. More perishable than salted butter due to lack of preservative salt.
Serving Sizes
100g717 cal
1 tbsp100 cal
1 pat36 cal
1 stick810 cal
Frequently Asked Questions
Why do bakers prefer unsalted butter?
Unsalted butter allows complete control over salt content in recipes and is generally fresher since salt acts as a preservative, meaning salted butter can be older.
Does unsalted butter taste different?
Yes, unsalted butter has a more pure, sweet cream flavor without the salt that can mask subtle flavors in baked goods.
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