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Butter vs Olive oil: calories and nutrition compared
The short answer
Gram for gram, there are about 23% more calories in olive oil than in butter. Per 100 g: butter ≈717 calories, olive oil ≈884. In a typical portion, 1 cup of butter is about 1,628 calories and 1 tablespoon of olive oil about 119.
Side by side, per 100 g
| Per 100 g | Butter | Olive oil |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 717 kcal | 884 kcal |
| Protein | 0.9 g | 0 g |
| Carbohydrate | 0.1 g | 0 g |
| of which sugars | 0.1 g | 0 g |
| Fibre | 0 g | 0 g |
| Fat | 81.1 g | 100 g |
Per typical portion
| Portion | Grams | Calories | Protein | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Butter | 1 cup | 227 g | 1,628 | 1.9 g |
| Olive oil | 1 tablespoon | 14 g | 119 | 0 g |
Protein per 100 calories
Per 100 calories: about 0.1 g of protein in butter, about 0 g in olive oil.
Which one to pick
- Fewer calories per bite: Butter.
- More protein per calorie: Butter.
Both can fit your day. How much you eat changes the total more than which one you pick, so weigh or measure the portion when it matters.
Source
Nutrient values from USDA FoodData Central: Butter (FDC 173410), Olive oil (FDC 171413).