How many carbs are in butter?
1 individual container of butter contains about 0g of carbohydrate, 0g of protein, and 37 calories.
Carbs by portion size
| Portion | Total carbs | Fiber | Net carbs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 individual container (5g) | 0g | 0g | 0g |
| 1 pat (7g) | 0g | 0g | 0g |
| Guideline amount per slice of bread/roll (7g) | 0g | 0g | 0g |
| Guideline amount on regular sandwich (14g) | 0g | 0g | 0g |
| 1 tablespoon (14g) | 0g | 0g | 0g |
| Guideline amount on large sandwich (28g) | 0g | 0g | 0g |
Net carbs in butter
1 individual container of butter contains 0g of net carbs — total carbs (0g) minus dietary fiber (0g). Net carbs are the carbs your body actually digests and that raise blood glucose. See our guide to net carbs for how this calculation works and when to use it.
Full nutrition for butter (per 100g)
- Calories: 743 kcal
- Carbohydrate: 0.1g
- Dietary fiber: 0g
- Sugars: 0.6g
- Protein: 0.9g
- Fat: 82.2g
Reference values from USDA FoodData Central (survey fndds dataset, fdcId 2345703). Values are per 100 grams.
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How many carbs are in butter?
1 individual container of butter contains about 0g of total carbohydrate. After subtracting 0g of fiber, the net carbs are about 0g.
How many net carbs are in butter?
Net carbs in 1 individual container of butter are about 0g — that is total carbs (0g) minus dietary fiber (0g). See our net carbs explainer for the full calculation.
Is butter good for diabetics?
Butter contains carbohydrates that will raise blood glucose. Whether it fits your meal plan depends on the portion and your overall daily target. Most U.S. diabetes care teams use total carbs (not net) for insulin dosing — see our diabetes carb-counting guide.
Is butter keto-friendly?
Whether butter fits a keto plan depends on your daily net-carb budget (typically under 20–30g per day). One serving (1 individual container) provides about 0g of net carbs.