Butter, salted
FDC 173410pat (1" sq, 1/3" high) (5 g)
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Original analysis by NutriVerdict
Density 10 · -25 vs Dairy & eggs medianButter, salted registers a Nutrient Density Score of 10 of 100, Low band, ranking 58 of 60 in Dairy & eggs. Its standout is vitamin A at 76% DV, an excellent-tier figure, with 15% DV vitamin E adding a second, smaller contribution.
It is spread on bread, melted over vegetables, or used as a baking fat, with a pat (1 inch square, 1/3 inch high, 5 g) a standard serving. The honest caveat covers three numbers at once: 643 mg sodium, 51.4 g saturated fat, and 215 mg cholesterol per 100 g, and since it scores well below the Dairy & eggs median of 35, butter, without salt is a same-category option with a higher score.
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Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 717 kcal | 36% |
| Total fat | 81 g | 104% |
| Saturated fat | 51 g | 257% |
| Cholesterol | 215 mg | 72% |
| Sodium | 643 mg | 28% |
| Carbohydrate | 0.06 g | 0% |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Sugars | 0.06 g | |
| Protein | 0.85 g | 2% |
| Potassium | 24 mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 24 mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.02 mg | 0% |
| Magnesium | 2 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 684 µg | 76% |
| Vitamin E | 2.3 mg | 15% |
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 36 kcal | 2% |
| Total fat | 4.1 g | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 2.6 g | 13% |
| Cholesterol | 11 mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 32 mg | 1% |
| Carbohydrate | 0 g | 0% |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Sugars | 0 g | |
| Protein | 0.04 g | 0% |
| Potassium | 1.2 mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 1.2 mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0 mg | 0% |
| Magnesium | 0.1 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 34 µg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.12 mg | 1% |
Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain
FDC 173410Original analysis by NutriVerdict
What it is rich in
Nutrients supplying at least 10% of the Daily Value per 100 grams. 20% or more is an excellent source.
Original analysis by NutriVerdict
Versus the dairy & eggs median
Original analysis by NutriVerdict
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