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Cooking butter Calories
High-fat butter suitable for cooking
CALORIES
GI
POTASSIUM
FIBER
Cooking butter Nutrition Facts
Selected: 100 g
717
KCAL / 100G
Carbs
0.1g
· 0%
Protein
0.9g
· 0%
Fat
81.1g
· 100%
Fiber
0g
Cooking butter Vitamins & Minerals
Vitamins
Vitamin A
684µg · 76% DV
Vitamin E
2.32mg · 15% DV
Vitamin D
1.5µg · 8% DV
B12
0.17µg · 7% DV
Minerals
Iodine
38µg · 25% DV
Phosphorus
24mg · 3% DV
Calcium
24mg · 2% DV
Selenium
1µg · 2% DV
Cooking butter Glycemic Index
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
Is Cooking butter Processed?
NOVA 2
Minimally 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 Cooking butter Contain Allergens?
Contains these allergens:
Which Diets Is Cooking butter Good For?
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
✓ Suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
✓ Suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
Cooking butter Fat Profile
SATURATED
51.37g
MONOUNSATURATED
21.02g
POLYUNSATURATED
3g
Omega 6:3 ratio 6.8:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (6.8:1).
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Cooking butter — Frequently Asked Questions
Can cooking butter be used over high heat?
Butter’s milk solids can brown and burn quickly at high temperatures. Use medium heat for sautéing, or choose clarified butter for hotter cooking; combining butter with a neutral oil can also help.
Why does butter turn brown in a pan?
When heated, the milk solids toast and create a nutty flavor, producing brown butter. If the solids turn black or smell acrid, the butter has burned and is best discarded.
Can cooking butter and margarine be used interchangeably?
They can replace one another in some recipes, but their flavor, water content, and melting behavior may differ. Butter provides a distinct dairy flavor, while margarine varies widely by product.
When should butter be added to a dish?
For sauces, rice, vegetables, and pasta, adding butter near the end of cooking preserves its flavor well. Briefly melting it into the finished dish is often better than boiling it for a long time.
Can cooking butter be frozen?
Yes, butter freezes well. Keep it tightly wrapped to protect it from freezer odors, and freeze smaller portions if you want to thaw only what you need.
How should opened butter be stored?
Refrigerate opened butter in its wrapper or an airtight container so it does not absorb other food odors. Use a clean knife and avoid introducing crumbs or water into the butter.
Can butter be kept on the counter?
It can be softened briefly in a covered butter dish in a cool room, but this is not ideal in a warm kitchen. For longer storage, refrigeration is the safer choice.
Is butter always a problem for people with lactose intolerance?
Butter contains dairy and may contain small amounts of lactose and milk proteins. Tolerance varies between individuals, but anyone with a milk allergy should avoid butter.
Does butter lower cholesterol?
No, there is no reliable evidence that butter lowers cholesterol. Because it is rich in saturated fat, the amount used should fit within a person’s overall eating pattern and health needs.
Is butter a good post-workout food?
Butter alone is not a complete recovery food because it provides very little protein or carbohydrate. After exercise, prioritize a meal or snack containing protein and carbohydrate, such as yogurt, eggs, beans, or meat paired with a carbohydrate source.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.