Calories in
oil, nutmeg butter
884 kcal per 100 g Oil, nutmeg butter contains 884 calories per 100 grams, or about 120 calories per tbsp. Per 100 g it provides 0.0 g protein, 0.0 g carbohydrate and 100.0 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 | 13.6 g | 120 | 0.0 g | 0.0 g | 13.6 g |
| 1 cup | 218.0 g | 1,927 | 0.0 g | 0.0 g | 218.0 g |
| 1 tsp | 4.5 g | 40 | 0.0 g | 0.0 g | 4.5 g |
Full nutrition, per 100 g and per tbsp
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per tbsp |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 884 kcal | 120 kcal |
| Protein | 0.0 g | 0.0 g |
| Total fat | 100.0 g | 13.6 g |
| Saturated fat | 90.0 g | 12.2 g |
| Carbohydrate | 0.0 g | 0.0 g |
| Fibre | 0.0 g | 0.0 g |
| Sugars | 0.0 g | 0.0 g |
| Sodium | 0.0 mg | 0.0 mg |
| Potassium | 0.0 mg | 0.0 mg |
| Calcium | 0.0 mg | 0.0 mg |
| Iron | 0.0 mg | 0.0 mg |
| Vitamin C | 0.0 mg | 0.0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 0.0 µg | 0.0 µg |
| Cholesterol | 0.0 mg | 0.0 mg |
| Water | 0.0 g | 0.0 g |
USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy (FDC ID 172335). A dash means the nutrient was not measured for this item, which is not the same as zero.
How oil, nutmeg butter compares
Among the 55 fats and oils items on this site, oil, nutmeg butter ranks 26 of 55 by calorie density, against a category average of 762 kcal per 100 g — so it is about 16% 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 (120 kcal), a 70 kg adult would walk for roughly 24 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 oil, nutmeg butter?
Oil, nutmeg butter contains 884 calories per 100 g, which works out to about 120 calories per tbsp. It also provides 0.0 g of protein, 0.0 g of carbohydrate and 100.0 g of fat per 100 g.
What is the macro breakdown of oil, nutmeg butter?
By calories, oil, nutmeg butter 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 24 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 oil, nutmeg butter 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 fats and oils.
Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy — public domain. Full USDA description: "Oil, nutmeg butter". General information only — not medical or nutrition advice. Values are averages for a food type and vary by brand, ripeness and preparation.