Calories in 500g of Butter
500g of butter (500 g) has 3585 calories. That is 179% of a 2,000 calorie diet.
The calories come from 4.3 g of protein, 406 g of fat and 0.3 g of carbohydrates, a split of 0% protein, 100% fat and 0% carbs. For comparison, 300g of butter has 2151 calories. Burning 3585 calories takes about 640 minutes of brisk walking or 289 minutes of running for a 155 lb adult, based on Harvard Health Publishing activity estimates.
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Butter calories by serving size
Common amounts of butter with calories and macros. Tap a row for its full nutrition page.
| Serving | Weight | Calories | Protein | Fat | Carbs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 pat | 5 g | 36 | 0 g | 4.1 g | 0 g |
| 2 pats | 10 g | 72 | 0.1 g | 8.1 g | 0 g |
| 1 tbsp | 14 g | 102 | 0.1 g | 12 g | 0 g |
| 50g | 50 g | 359 | 0.4 g | 41 g | 0 g |
| 100g | 100 g | 717 | 0.9 g | 81 g | 0.1 g |
| 1 stick | 113 g | 810 | 1 g | 92 g | 0.1 g |
| 4 oz | 113 g | 813 | 1 g | 92 g | 0.1 g |
| 1/2 cup | 114 g | 814 | 1 g | 92 g | 0.1 g |
| 200g | 200 g | 1434 | 1.7 g | 162 g | 0.1 g |
| 2 sticks | 226 g | 1620 | 1.9 g | 183 g | 0.1 g |
| 1 cup | 227 g | 1628 | 1.9 g | 184 g | 0.1 g |
| 500g | 500 g | 3585 | 4.3 g | 406 g | 0.3 g |
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Butter: common questions
How many calories are in 500g of butter?
500g of butter weighs about 500 g and has 3585 calories.
How much protein is in 500g of butter?
500g of butter has 4.3 g of protein, which is 9% of the 50 g Daily Value.
How many carbs are in 500g of butter?
500g of butter has 0.3 g of carbohydrates, including 0 g of fiber and 0.3 g of sugars.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy. FDC ID 173430. Original description: Butter, without salt. Portion weights are USDA household measures.