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A soft mound of pale-yellow butter with a dense, creamy texture and a gently ridged, slightly uneven surface.
●Low GI

Yayık Butter Calories

Traditional Turkish churned butter, rich flavor, high fat content

In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter

CALORIES · 100 G

740kcal

GI

0low

POTASSIUM · 100 G

17mg

FIBER · 100 G

0g

Quick answer

1 tablespoon (medium) of Yayık Butter (14 g) has 104 calories. That works out to 740 calories per 100 g. It contains 0.1 g of carbs, 0.1 g of protein, 11.5 g of fat and 0 g of fiber. Its 98 µg of Vitamin A covers 11% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 0 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.

Yayık Butter Nutrition Facts

Selected: 1 tablespoon (medium) · 14 g

104

KCAL / 14G

Carbs

0.1g

· 0% DV

Protein

0.1g

· 0% DV

Fat

11.5g

· 15% 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 0% · Protein 0% · Fat 100%

Yayık Butter nutrition facts table · 1 tablespoon (medium) (14 g)

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories104 kcal
Total fat11.5 g15%
Saturated fat7.14 g36%
Trans fat0.35 g
Sodium1.54 mg0%
Total carbohydrate0.1 g0%
Fiber0 g0%
Protein0.1 g0%

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 Yayık Butter?

ServingAmountCalories
1 tablespoon (medium)14 g104 kcal
1 teaspoon (small)5 g37 kcal
1 slice (thin)10 g74 kcal
1 slice (thick)20 g148 kcal
1 piece (medium)25 g185 kcal
2 tablespoon (large)28 g207 kcal
1 serving (large)30 g222 kcal
100 g100 g740 kcal
1 pack (whole)250 g1850 kcal

Calculated from 740 calories per 100 g.

Frequently Asked Questions About Yayık Butter

What is Yayık Butter?

Yayık Butter is a Turkish butter associated with the traditional yayık churning method. Churning separates the butterfat from the liquid dairy portion, and the traditional method can give the butter a distinctive flavor.

How is Yayık Butter different from regular butter?

Yayık Butter is made using a traditional churning style, often associated with cultured dairy, while regular butter may be made from fresh cream. The method can affect its aroma and taste, though both are butter.

Does Yayık Butter taste sour?

Yayık Butter can have a mild tangy note, especially when made from cultured dairy. A sharply sour, rancid, or otherwise unpleasant smell is not a normal flavor and is a reason not to eat it.

Can you cook with Yayık Butter?

Yes, Yayık Butter works well for sautéing, sauces, and adding flavor to cooked dishes. Its milk solids can brown or burn over high heat, so use moderate heat for longer cooking.

Is Yayık Butter the same as ghee?

No, Yayık Butter is butter, while ghee is clarified butter with most of its water and milk solids removed. Ghee is therefore more suitable for high-heat cooking; Yayık Butter has the flavor and texture of whole butter.

Can you use Yayık Butter in baking?

Yes, Yayık Butter can replace ordinary butter in many baked goods, adding its own dairy flavor. Use it in the form the recipe calls for, since melted and softened butter behave differently in doughs and batters.

Can Yayık Butter be frozen?

Yes, Yayık Butter can be frozen. Divide it into portions, wrap or seal them well to protect the flavor, and thaw a portion in the refrigerator when needed.

How should Yayık Butter be stored after opening?

Keep opened Yayık Butter refrigerated in a tightly closed wrapper or airtight container. Use a clean utensil each time and keep it away from strong-smelling foods, since butter readily absorbs odors.

Can people with lactose intolerance eat Yayık Butter?

Some people with lactose intolerance tolerate butter because it generally contains little lactose, but it is not automatically lactose-free. If even small amounts trigger symptoms, avoid it or ask a healthcare professional for individualized advice.

Can Yayık Butter be spread straight from the refrigerator?

It can, but cold Yayık Butter is firm and may tear soft bread. Let only the portion you plan to use soften briefly at room temperature, and return the rest to the refrigerator.

Yayık Butter Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamins

Vitamin A

98µg · 11% DV

Vitamin E

0.34mg · 2% DV

B5

0.07mg · 1% DV

Vitamin D

0.21µg · 1% DV

Minerals

Phosphorus

3.36mg · 0% DV

Selenium

0.14µg · 0% DV

Calcium

2.52mg · 0% DV

Iodine

0.28µg · 0% DV

Potassium ⭐

2.38mg · 0% DV

Sodium

1.54mg · 0% DV

Yayık Butter Glycemic Index

GLYCEMIC INDEX

0
Low
0 Low5570100

GLYCEMIC LOAD

0
Low

Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.

How to Burn Off Yayık Butter

To burn the 104 calories in 1 tablespoon (medium) (14 g):

🚶

26min

Walking (5 km/h)

🏃

11min

Running (8 km/h)

🚴

14min

Cycling

🏊

12min

Swimming

Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.

What is Yayık Butter?

Yayık Butter is a packaged Turkish-style churned butter. Traditionally, butter of this kind is made by churning cream until the butterfat separates, leaving a rich dairy flavour and a smooth, spreadable texture when softened.

In Turkey, it is enjoyed at breakfast on bread and used to enrich pilaf, noodles and cooked vegetables; abroad, it works just as well on toast or stirred into warm grains. It is predominantly fat, with very little protein or carbohydrate: the supplied nutrition figures list 82 g of fat per 100 g. Its flavour goes a long way, so use a small amount to finish a dish, or pair it with vegetables and bread for a simple meal.

How Nutritious Is Yayık Butter?

Nutrient density

Low

30/ 100

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

1/ 100

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 Yayık 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 Yayık Butter Contain Allergens?

Contains these allergens:

Gluten free
Dairy yes
Eggs free
Peanuts free
Tree nuts free
Fish free
Soy free
Sesame free

Which Diets Is Yayık Butter Good For?

Vegan

— Not suitable

Vegetarian

— Not suitable

Gluten-Free

✓ Suitable

Dairy-Free

— Not suitable

Mediterranean

✓ Suitable

Paleo

✓ Suitable

Whole30

— Not suitable

DASH

— Not suitable

Keto

✓ Suitable

Low FODMAP

— Not suitable

Yayık Butter Fat Profile

SATURATED

7.14g

MONOUNSATURATED

2.94g

POLYUNSATURATED

0.29g

⚖️

Omega 6:3 ratio 5.3:1

Above the ideal 4:1 (5.3:1).

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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.