Calories in
butter oil, anhydrous
876 kcal per 100 g Butter oil, anhydrous contains 876 calories per 100 grams, or about 112 calories per tbsp. Per 100 g it provides 0.3 g protein, 0.0 g carbohydrate and 99.5 g fat.
By calories that splits 0% carbohydrate, 0% protein, 100% fat.
Calories in a typical serving
Per-100 g figures are useful for comparison but nobody eats 100 g of anything on purpose. These are the USDA's own household measures.
| Serving | Grams | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 tbsp | 12.8 g | 112 | 0.0 g | 0.0 g | 12.7 g |
| 1 cup | 205.0 g | 1,796 | 0.6 g | 0.0 g | 203.9 g |
Full nutrition, per 100 g and per tbsp
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per tbsp |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 876 kcal | 112 kcal |
| Protein | 0.3 g | 0.0 g |
| Total fat | 99.5 g | 12.7 g |
| Saturated fat | 61.9 g | 7.9 g |
| Carbohydrate | 0.0 g | 0.0 g |
| Fibre | 0.0 g | 0.0 g |
| Sugars | 0.0 g | 0.0 g |
| Sodium | 2.0 mg | 0.3 mg |
| Potassium | 5.0 mg | 0.6 mg |
| Calcium | 4.0 mg | 0.5 mg |
| Iron | 0.0 mg | 0.0 mg |
| Vitamin C | 0.0 mg | 0.0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 840.0 µg | 107.5 µg |
| Cholesterol | 256.0 mg | 32.8 mg |
| Water | 0.2 g | 0.0 g |
USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy (FDC ID 173412). A dash means the nutrient was not measured for this item, which is not the same as zero.
How butter oil, anhydrous compares
Among the 72 dairy and egg products items on this site, butter oil, anhydrous ranks 2 of 72 by calorie density, against a category average of 309 kcal per 100 g — so it is about 183% more calorie-dense than typical for its group.
It carries 0 g of protein per 100 calories, so it is not a meaningful protein source.
To burn off one tbsp (112 kcal), a 70 kg adult would walk for roughly 23 minutes — see the walking calculation on our sister site, or pick a different activity. Treat that as a sense of scale rather than a rule: eating and moving are not a simple ledger.
Questions
How many calories are in butter oil, anhydrous?
Butter oil, anhydrous contains 876 calories per 100 g, which works out to about 112 calories per tbsp. It also provides 0.3 g of protein, 0.0 g of carbohydrate and 99.5 g of fat per 100 g.
What is the macro breakdown of butter oil, anhydrous?
By calories, butter oil, anhydrous is roughly 0% carbohydrate, 0% protein and 100% fat. That makes it a predominantly fat-based food.
How long does it take to burn off a tbsp?
About 23 minutes of ordinary walking for a 70 kg adult (MET 4.0). That is a rough guide for scale, not a prescription — appetite and activity interact in ways a simple subtraction does not capture.
Is this figure exact for the butter oil, anhydrous I bought?
No. These are USDA reference values, averaged across samples. Real foods vary with variety, ripeness, growing conditions, cut, brand and how they were cooked — 10–20% either way is normal. Use them for planning, not precision.
Similar foods
Closest in calorie density within dairy and egg products.
Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy — public domain. Full USDA description: "Butter oil, anhydrous". General information only — not medical or nutrition advice. Values are averages for a food type and vary by brand, ripeness and preparation.