Calories in 2 Cups of Light Butter
2 cups of light butter (448 g) has 2236 calories. That is 112% of a 2,000 calorie diet.
The calories come from 15 g of protein, 247 g of fat and 0 g of carbohydrates, a split of 3% protein, 97% fat and 0% carbs. For comparison, 1 1/2 cups of light butter has 1677 calories. Burning 2236 calories takes about 399 minutes of brisk walking or 180 minutes of running for a 155 lb adult, based on Harvard Health Publishing activity estimates.
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Light Butter: common questions
How many calories are in 2 cups of light butter?
2 cups of light butter weighs about 448 g and has 2236 calories.
How much protein is in 2 cups of light butter?
2 cups of light butter has 15 g of protein, which is 30% of the 50 g Daily Value.
How many carbs are in 2 cups of light butter?
2 cups of light butter has 0 g of carbohydrates, including 0 g of fiber and 0 g of sugars.
How much light butter is 100 calories?
100 calories of light butter is 20 g, about 3 pats of light butter.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, FNDDS 2021-2023. FDC ID 2710157. Original description: Butter, light. Portion weights are USDA household measures.