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Light butter Calories
Reduced-fat butter, lower calories
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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
Quick answer
1 tablespoon (medium) of Light butter (10 g) has 36 calories. That works out to 360 calories per 100 g. It contains 0.2 g of carbs, 0.1 g of protein, 4 g of fat and 0 g of fiber. Its 60 µg of Vitamin A covers 7% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 0 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Light butter Nutrition Facts
Selected: 1 tablespoon (medium) · 10 g
36
KCAL / 10G
Carbs
0.2g
· 0% DV
Protein
0.1g
· 0% DV
Fat
4g
· 5% 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 2% · Protein 1% · Fat 97%
Light butter nutrition facts table · 1 tablespoon (medium) (10 g)
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 36 kcal | |
| Total fat | 4 g | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 2.5 g | 13% |
| Trans fat | 0.1 g | |
| Sodium | 40 mg | 2% |
| 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 Light butter?
| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 tablespoon (medium) | 10 g | 36 kcal |
| 1 teaspoon (small) | 5 g | 18 kcal |
| 1 slice (thin) | 8 g | 29 kcal |
| 1 piece (medium) | 10 g | 36 kcal |
| 1 slice (thick) | 15 g | 54 kcal |
| 2 tablespoon (large) | 20 g | 72 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 20 g | 72 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 360 kcal |
| 1 pack (whole) | 125 g | 450 kcal |
Calculated from 360 calories per 100 g.
Frequently Asked Questions About Light butter
What is the difference between light butter and regular butter?
Light butter has less fat than regular butter, and its texture may be softer or more water-rich. Manufacturers can use different formulations, so it may not behave the same as regular butter when baking, frying, or spreading.
Is light butter real butter?
Yes, light butter is a reduced-fat butter product, but its exact ingredients vary. Some versions contain added water or other ingredients to maintain a spreadable texture, so it may not be simply regular butter with fat removed.
Can you use light butter for baking?
Sometimes, but it may change the result. The lower fat and extra moisture can affect the texture of cakes, cookies, and pastry, so regular butter is usually the more reliable choice unless the recipe specifically calls for light butter.
Can you fry with light butter?
Light butter can work for brief cooking over moderate heat, but it is not ideal for deep-frying or prolonged high-heat cooking. Its extra water can cause sputtering, and it may brown differently from regular butter.
Does light butter taste like regular butter?
Not exactly. Light butter often has a milder, less rich taste because it contains less butterfat; the flavor can also vary with the product’s formulation. It works well as a spread when a lighter buttery taste is preferred.
Can light butter be used instead of margarine?
Yes, light butter can replace margarine in some spreads and simple cooking, but the two are different products. They have different ingredients and may behave differently in baking, so use the ingredient specified when a recipe depends on precise texture.
How should you store light butter after opening?
Keep light butter covered in the refrigerator and follow the package’s use-by guidance. Use a clean knife each time, and avoid leaving it out for long periods, since contamination and warmth can shorten its usable life.
Can you freeze light butter?
Yes, light butter can be frozen in an airtight package. Thaw it in the refrigerator; its texture may become watery or separate after thawing, so it may work better for cooking than for spreading.
Why does light butter separate when heated?
Light butter can separate because it contains less fat and more water than regular butter. Heating it too quickly or at high heat can make the water evaporate while the remaining ingredients split; moderate heat helps limit this.
Is light butter healthier than regular butter?
Light butter provides less fat than regular butter, but that alone does not make it automatically healthier for every meal. Its reduced-fat formulation can include extra water or other ingredients, so compare products based on how you plan to use them.
Light butter Vitamins & Minerals
Vitamins
Vitamin A
60µg · 7% DV
Vitamin E
0.25mg · 2% DV
Vitamin K
2µg · 2% DV
Biotin
0.2µg · 1% DV
Minerals
Sodium
40mg · 2% DV
Iodine
0.5µg · 0% DV
Phosphorus
1.5mg · 0% DV
Calcium
2mg · 0% DV
Potassium ⭐
3mg · 0% DV
Light butter Glycemic Index
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
How to Burn Off Light butter
To burn the 36 calories in 1 tablespoon (medium) (10 g):
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Walking (5 km/h)
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Running (8 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 Light butter?
Light butter is a spreadable butter product made with less fat than standard butter. Its softer consistency and lower fat content can affect how it behaves in cooking, so it may not give exactly the same results as regular butter in every recipe.
It has a familiar buttery flavour, often with a milder taste and softer texture. Use it on toast or sandwiches, spoon a little over vegetables, or add it to a simple meal. At 360 calories per 100 g, it still contributes energy, even though it is reduced in fat. For everyday use, spread a thin layer or measure it into recipes; a richer, more pronounced butter flavour is usually better provided by standard butter.
How Nutritious Is Light 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 Light 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 Light butter Contain Allergens?
Contains these allergens:
Which Diets Is Light butter Good For?
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
— Not suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
Light butter Fat Profile
SATURATED
2.5g
MONOUNSATURATED
1g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.2g
Omega 6:3 ratio 6:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (6:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.