Butter contains almost no carbohydrate, so it has no meaningful glycemic index and a glycemic load of 0. Per 100 g it provides 717 calories, 0.8 g protein, 0.1 g carbohydrate (0 g fiber, 0.1 g sugars) and 81.1 g fat.
Serving used for glycemic load: 1 oz (28 g).
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 717 kcal | 201 kcal |
| Protein | 0.8 g | 0.2 g |
| Carbohydrate | 0.1 g | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sugars | 0.1 g | 0 g |
| Fat | 81.1 g | 22.7 g |
| Saturated fat | 50.5 g | 14.1 g |
| Sodium | 11 mg | 3 mg |
| Potassium | 24 mg | 7 mg |
Other dairy with a lower glycemic load per serving:
| Food | GI | GL / serving |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Cheese | 0 | 0 |
| Cheddar Cheese | 0 | 0 |
| Feta Cheese | 0 | 0 |
| Swiss Cheese | 0 | 0 |
| Cream Cheese | 10 | 0 |
Butter contains almost no carbohydrate, so on its own it has very little direct effect on blood glucose. Its glycemic load is 0.
Butter has 717 calories per 100 g, and about 201 calories in a 1 oz (28 g) serving.
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Open the free web appGlycemic index: NutriOptio's reference table, compiled from the University of Sydney GI database and the international tables of glycemic index and glycemic load; the range reflects variation across studies, ripeness and preparation. Nutrition: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy, “Butter, without salt” (FDC 173430). Glycemic load = GI × available carbohydrate (carbohydrate minus fiber) per serving ÷ 100. Nutri-Score computed with the 2017 general-food algorithm.
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