How Butter fits in your day
Butter is a commonly tracked food in calorie apps. Per 1 tbsp (14g), it provides 717 calories and 0.9g of protein, with 0g of fiber.
For an average adult eating 2,000 to 2,500 kcal a day, one serving of butter is around 33% of daily calories. Adjust the portion in healmeal to match what you ate and the macros update with it.
Butter ranks #59 of the 59 foods in its category for protein density, the share of calories that come from protein (1% here).
Logging butter in healmeal takes two taps. Snap a photo or search by name, then save. Apple Health, your widget and your trend chart update with it.
FAQ
How many calories are in butter?
Butter has 717 calories per 1 tbsp (14g).
How much protein is in butter?
Butter contains 0.9g of protein per 1 tbsp (14g).
Is butter good for weight loss?
Butter can fit in a fat-loss plan. What matters is total daily calories and protein intake. Log butter in healmeal in two taps and see where it lands in your day.
Is butter high in protein?
Not really. Only about 1% of the calories in butter come from protein, so pair it with a higher-protein food if you are tracking macros.
How much fiber is in butter?
Butter has 0g of fiber per 1 tbsp (14g).
What does healmeal say about butter?
healmeal logs butter in two taps. Snap a photo, search by name, or scan a barcode if it is packaged. The portion is editable.
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Last updated 20 May 2026
Values are approximate and the portion is editable in the app. See our methodology for how each number is sourced.
