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Basil butter Calories
Basil-flavored butter with fat-soluble vitamins
In season: Spring · Summer
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
Quick answer
1 tablespoon (medium) of Basil butter (14 g) has 91 calories. That works out to 650 calories per 100 g. It contains 0.2 g of carbs, 0.1 g of protein, 10.2 g of fat and 0 g of fiber. Its 85.4 µg of Vitamin A covers 9% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 0 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Basil butter Nutrition Facts
Selected: 1 tablespoon (medium) · 14 g
91
KCAL / 14G
Carbs
0.2g
· 0% DV
Protein
0.1g
· 0% DV
Fat
10.2g
· 13% DV
Fiber
0g
· 0% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 1% · Protein 0% · Fat 99%
Basil butter nutrition facts table · 1 tablespoon (medium) (14 g)
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 91 kcal | |
| Total fat | 10.2 g | 13% |
| Saturated fat | 6.45 g | 32% |
| Trans fat | 0.34 g | |
| Sodium | 4.2 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 0.2 g | 0% |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein | 0.1 g | 0% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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How Many Calories in 1 Tablespoon of Basil butter?
| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 tablespoon (medium) | 14 g | 91 kcal |
| 1 teaspoon (small) | 5 g | 33 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 7 g | 46 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (thin) | 10 g | 65 kcal |
| 1 piece (medium) | 15 g | 98 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (thick) | 20 g | 130 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 30 g | 195 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 650 kcal |
| 1 pack (whole) | 100 g | 650 kcal |
Calculated from 650 calories per 100 g.
Frequently Asked Questions About Basil butter
What is basil butter?
Basil butter is softened butter mixed with fresh or dried basil, usually with optional seasonings such as garlic or lemon zest. It is used as a spread or finishing butter, adding a fragrant, herbaceous flavor to bread, vegetables, pasta, and cooked meats.
How do you make basil butter?
To make basil butter, mix finely chopped, thoroughly dried basil into softened butter. Add salt, garlic, or lemon zest if you like, then shape the mixture in parchment and chill until firm. Drying the basil helps keep excess moisture out of the butter.
How do you use basil butter on steak?
Put a small slice of basil butter on steak just after cooking and let it melt over the hot meat. Adding it at the end preserves more of the basil’s fresh aroma than cooking the butter over high heat.
Can you use basil butter for pasta?
Yes, basil butter makes a simple pasta coating. Toss it with freshly drained, hot pasta so it melts, adding a splash of pasta water if needed to help it cling. It works especially well when you want a buttery basil flavor rather than a pesto sauce.
Is basil butter the same as pesto butter?
No, basil butter is not necessarily pesto butter. Basil butter combines basil with butter, while pesto traditionally includes ingredients such as olive oil, nuts, and cheese. Some recipes mix pesto into butter, but that is a variation rather than the basic basil butter.
How long does homemade basil butter last in the fridge?
Homemade basil butter is best used within about a week when kept covered in the refrigerator. Use a clean utensil each time, and discard it if it develops an off smell, visible mold, or an unusual appearance.
Can you freeze basil butter?
Yes, basil butter freezes well. Wrap it tightly or portion it into a sealed container, then thaw only what you need in the refrigerator. Small portions are convenient for finishing individual servings of vegetables, fish, pasta, or meat.
Can you cook with basil butter, or should you add it at the end?
You can cook with basil butter, but it is best added near the end of cooking or used over low heat. Butter can brown or burn at high temperatures, and prolonged heating dulls basil’s fresh flavor.
What can you spread basil butter on besides bread?
Basil butter works on baked potatoes, corn, grilled vegetables, and warm biscuits as well as bread. It also melts nicely over cooked fish or chicken, making it an easy finishing touch when a dish needs a fragrant, buttery herb flavor.
Can basil butter replace plain butter in recipes?
Basil butter can replace plain butter in savory recipes where basil suits the other ingredients, such as warm bread or vegetables. Its herbs and any added seasonings change the flavor, so plain butter is a better choice for baking and delicate recipes.
Basil butter Vitamins & Minerals
Vitamins
Vitamin A
85.4µg · 9% DV
Vitamin E
0.32mg · 2% DV
Vitamin K
1.19µg · 1% DV
Vitamin D
0.2µg · 1% DV
Minerals
Iodine
0.84µg · 1% DV
Phosphorus
3.08mg · 0% DV
Calcium
3.92mg · 0% DV
Selenium
0.14µg · 0% DV
Sodium
4.2mg · 0% DV
Potassium ⭐
4.9mg · 0% DV
Basil butter Glycemic Index
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
How to Burn Off Basil butter
To burn the 91 calories in 1 tablespoon (medium) (14 g):
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Walking (5 km/h)
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Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
What is Basil butter?
Basil butter is softened butter mixed with chopped fresh basil, sometimes with additions such as garlic or lemon zest. The herb brings a fragrant, leafy freshness to butter’s rich, creamy taste. Spread it on toast, melt it over pasta or grilled vegetables, or serve it alongside meat and fish. Compound butters like this are an easy way to add a finishing touch to home-cooked meals, and the mixture can be shaped and chilled until needed.
It is very high in fat and contributes little protein or carbohydrate, so a small pat can add plenty of richness and flavour. Try it on warm bread or corn, or use just enough to coat vegetables; making it with unsalted butter lets you adjust the seasoning to suit the dish.
How Nutritious Is Basil butter?
Nutrient density
Low
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Satiety score
Low
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
Is Basil butter Processed?
NOVA 3
Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
Does Basil butter Contain Allergens?
Contains these allergens:
Which Diets Is Basil butter Good For?
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
✓ Suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
Basil butter Fat Profile
SATURATED
6.45g
MONOUNSATURATED
2.91g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.32g
Omega 6:3 ratio 6.5:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (6.5:1).
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