Butter
- Preparation
- light
- Reported per
- 100 g
- USDA category
- Butter and animal fats
- Record type
- Survey (FNDDS)
USDA FoodData Central record 2710157, Survey (FNDDS), refreshed Mar 22, 2026Butter, light
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- Calories
- 499 cal
- Protein
- 3.3 g
- Total fat
- 55.1 g
- Carbohydrate
- 0 g
- Fiber
- 0 g
- Sugars
- 0 g
Every value above is per 100 g of butter, light, as measured in the USDA record. Nothing is scaled, averaged, or scored.
Nutrition Facts
Per 100 g · Butter, light
| Calories | 499 |
|---|---|
| Total Fat | 55.1g71% DV |
| Saturated Fat | 34.3g172% DV |
| Total Carbohydrate | 0g0% DV |
| Dietary Fiber | 0g0% DV |
| Total Sugars | 0g |
| Protein | 3.3g7% DV |
| Sodium | 450mg20% DV |
| Calcium | 48mg4% DV |
| Iron | 1.1mg6% DV |
| Folate | 1mcg0% DV |
| Vitamin C | 0mg0% DV |
Percent Daily Values (DV) are based on a 2,000 calorie diet and apply to the 100 g amount above. Source: USDA FoodData Central: Butter, light.
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These numbers are USDA FoodData Central record 2710157 (Survey (FNDDS)), last refreshed into our copy on Mar 22, 2026. They are reported per 100 g so every record here compares on the same footing, with no grades, no composite scores, and no editorial math on top.
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