Calories in 3 Tbsp of Light Butter
3 tbsp of light butter (42 g) has 210 calories. That is 10% of a 2,000 calorie diet.
The calories come from 1.4 g of protein, 23 g of fat and 0 g of carbohydrates, a split of 3% protein, 97% fat and 0% carbs. For comparison, 2 tbsp of light butter has 140 calories. Burning 210 calories takes about 37 minutes of brisk walking or 17 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 3 tbsp of light butter?
3 tbsp of light butter weighs about 42 g and has 210 calories.
How much protein is in 3 tbsp of light butter?
3 tbsp of light butter has 1.4 g of protein, which is 3% of the 50 g Daily Value.
How many carbs are in 3 tbsp of light butter?
3 tbsp 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.