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Coffee blended with butter, high-fat beverage
In season: Winter · Autumn
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 cup (medium) of Butter coffee (240 g) has 264 calories. That works out to 110 calories per 100 g. It contains 1.2 g of carbs, 1.2 g of protein, 28.8 g of fat and 0 g of fiber. Its 216 µg of Vitamin A covers 24% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 0 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 cup (medium) · 240 g
264
KCAL / 240G
Carbs
1.2g
· 0% DV
Protein
1.2g
· 2% DV
Fat
28.8g
· 37% 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 2% · Fat 96%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 264 kcal | |
| Total fat | 28.8 g | 37% |
| Saturated fat | 18 g | 90% |
| Trans fat | 0.72 g | |
| Sodium | 12 mg | 1% |
| Total carbohydrate | 1.2 g | 0% |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein | 1.2 g | 2% |
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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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 cup (medium) | 240 g | 264 kcal |
| 1 cup (extra small) | 60 g | 66 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 110 kcal |
| 1 cup (small) | 120 g | 132 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 200 g | 220 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 300 g | 330 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 350 g | 385 kcal |
| 1 cup (jumbo) | 480 g | 528 kcal |
Calculated from 110 calories per 100 g.
Butter coffee is brewed coffee blended with butter to make a creamy, high-fat drink. Some recipes also add coconut oil or MCT oil, but those are optional rather than essential to the basic drink.
Blend hot brewed coffee with butter until the drink looks smooth and foamy. Blending emulsifies the fat more effectively than stirring, so the coffee is less likely to develop an oily layer on top.
Not exactly: butter coffee is a general drink, while Bulletproof is a specific brand and style of recipe. Bulletproof-style coffee commonly combines coffee with butter and MCT oil, whereas butter coffee can use butter alone.
No, butter coffee does not cause weight loss by itself. Adding butter increases the drink’s energy content, and weight change depends on overall energy intake and expenditure over time.
Butter coffee is not a balanced breakfast on its own because it provides little protein or fibre. Pair it with foods such as eggs, yogurt, or whole grains if you want a more filling meal with a broader range of nutrients.
Yes, butter coffee breaks a fast because butter supplies energy, even though it contains very little carbohydrate. Adding fat means it is no longer a zero-calorie drink during a fasting window.
Yes, most adults can drink butter coffee on an empty stomach. However, caffeine can trigger nausea, reflux, or a racing heartbeat in some people, so avoid having it that way if you notice those effects.
It can: the caffeine in butter coffee may make it harder to fall asleep or stay asleep, especially when consumed later in the day. Butter does not cancel out caffeine’s effects; choose decaf if you want the same style of drink later.
Yes, a traditional butter coffee has very little carbohydrate and can fit a ketogenic eating pattern. Adding sweeteners or other ingredients changes the drink, so the finished recipe—not just the coffee—determines its carbohydrate content.
It is best freshly blended because the butter can separate as the drink sits. If you prepare it ahead, refrigerate it, then reheat and blend or whisk it again before drinking.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
216µg · 24% DV
Biotin
2.4µg · 8% DV
B2
0.07mg · 5% DV
Vitamin E
0.72mg · 5% DV
Minerals
Magnesium
12mg · 3% DV
Potassium ⭐
96mg · 3% DV
Phosphorus
19mg · 3% DV
Copper
0.02mg · 2% DV
Sodium
12mg · 1% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 264 calories in 1 cup (medium) (240 g):
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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.
Butter coffee is hot brewed coffee blended with butter until smooth and often frothy. It is a modern drink associated with low-carbohydrate eating, rather than a traditional coffee preparation; its popularity was also shaped by interest in butter-based drinks from other food cultures.
The butter gives the coffee a rich, creamy texture and softens its bitterness. People commonly drink it in the morning, either on its own or alongside breakfast. It is notably high in fat and provides very little protein or carbohydrate; the listed nutrition is 12 g of fat per 100 g. If you want a less rich cup, use less butter, or pair it with a more substantial breakfast rather than treating it as a meal replacement.
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.
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.
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.
Contains these allergens:
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
— Not suitable
Gluten-Free
— Not suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
✓ Suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
✓ Suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
18g
MONOUNSATURATED
7.68g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.72g
Omega 6:3 ratio 4:1
Below the ideal 4:1 — a good omega balance.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.