Butter, unsalted

Unsalted butter is a dairy fat made from cream without added salt. The figures here represent an average of butter from the UK and Ireland, Denmark, France and New Zealand. It mainly provides fat and energy. Per 100g, it contains 82g of fat, including 52g of saturated fat, and provides 3059 kJ of energy and 1060µg of vitamin A.

Vitamin A supports normal vision, immune function and the maintenance of skin. Butter’s high fat content makes it concentrated in energy, which is relevant for people monitoring their energy intake. Its saturated fat content is also worth noting for those limiting saturated fat. Unsalted butter contains little salt, but removing salt does not reduce its fat content. Full nutrient figures are in the tables below.