Is Butter good for your health condition?
Butter is almost entirely fat, much of it saturated. Salted butter also adds sodium.
Nutrition per 100 g
| Calories | 717 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 0.8 g |
| Carbohydrate | 0.1 g |
| Sugars | 0.1 g |
| Fibre | 0 g |
| Fat | 81.1 g |
| Saturated fat | 51.4 g |
| Cholesterol | 215 mg |
| Sodium | 643 mg |
| Potassium | 24 mg |
| Purines | not listed in the USDA purine table |
Source: USDA FoodData Central (SR Legacy), entry "Butter, salted". Purines: USDA and ODS-NIH Database for the Purine Content of Foods, Release 2 (2025).
Quick guide by condition
| Diabetes or prediabetes | Usually fine in normal portions |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | Limit (high in salt) |
| High cholesterol | Limit or keep portions small |
| High uric acid or gout | Not listed in the USDA purine table |
| Weight loss goal | Energy dense: keep portions small |
This guide only uses the nutrient numbers above (rules explained on How it works). It is general information and does not know your medicines, test results or portion size.
Common questions
Can people with diabetes eat butter?
Going by its sugar and carbohydrate numbers, the general guide is: usually fine in normal portions. Portion, cooking method and what you eat it with all change the effect on blood sugar, so check with your doctor or dietitian before changing your diet.
Is butter OK for high uric acid or gout?
Purine level: not listed in the USDA purine table. General guide: Not listed in the USDA purine table. Purine tables describe the food, not your body, so ask your doctor what is right for you.
Is butter good for high blood pressure?
Sodium is 643 mg per 100 g. General guide: limit (high in salt). Salt added during cooking often matters more than the food itself.