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Fats and oils

Butter, 40% fat

Fats 391 kcal / 100 g FSVO V7.1

100 g of Butter, 40% fat provides 391 kcal (1,610 kJ). Its composition stands out for its content of fat (39.8 g) and vitamin D (1.4 µg) per 100 g. This food belongs to the “Fats” category (“Fats and oils” family) of the Swiss database.

Butter, 40% fat

The essentials for 100 g

Protein4.8 g 10%
Fat39.8 g 57%
Carbohydrates3.5 g 1%
Dietary fibre0 g 0%

% of nutrient reference values (adults), for the displayed portion.

Detailed composition

for 100 g
NutrientValue% NRV*
Macronutrients
Energy391 kcal (1,610 kJ)C20%
Protein4.8 gE10%
Fat39.8 gA57%
of which saturated fat24.1 gA121%
of which polyunsaturated1.5 gAn/a
of which omega-30.3 gCn/a
Carbohydrates3.5 gA1%
of which sugars3.5 gA4%
Dietary fibre0 gE0%
Water51.9 gAn/a
Alcohol0 gAn/a
Minerals
Calcium120 mgA15%
Iron0 mgA0%
Magnesium14 mgA4%
Phosphorus90 mgA13%
Potassium160 mgA8%
Sodium120 mgA5%
Zinc0.4 mgA4%
Vitamins
Vitamin D1.4 µgA28%
Vitamin B120.5 µgA20%
Vitamin C0 mgA0%
Folate10 µgA5%

* Share of the nutrient reference values for adults (Swiss FIC ordinance, annex 10), for the displayed portion. For dietary fibre the annex sets no value: the 30 g a day is an indicative benchmark. “n/a”: value not available in the source, never estimated by us. A, E or C indicates each value’s origin.

As a share of daily needs

Covered by 100 g · reference population: average adult.

Protein10%
Fat57%
Carbohydrates1%
Dietary fibre0%
Vitamin D28%
Vitamin B1220%
Calcium15%
Phosphorus13%
Potassium8%

Quick comparison

Difference per 100 g from this food’s point of view: “+” = it contains more than the compared food.

ComparisonProteinFatEnergy
vs Margarine, without butter, 70 - 80 % Fett+ 4.8 g− 37.2 g− 305 kcal
vs Butter, salted+ 4.1 g− 40.9 g− 341 kcal
vs Cooking butter+ 4.3 g− 42.4 g− 354 kcal

Similar foods

Within the “Fats and oils” family, selected by nutritional proximity (method v1.0).

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories in 100 g of Butter, 40% fat?
100 g of Butter, 40% fat provides 391 kcal, i.e. 1,610 kJ (FSVO data V7.1).
How much protein in 100 g of Butter, 40% fat?
100 g provides 4.8 g of protein, i.e. 10% of the adult reference value (50 g).
What is the fat content of 100 g of Butter, 40% fat?
100 g contains 39.8 g of fat, of which 24.1 g saturated fatty acids.
Where do these values come from?
From the Swiss food composition database V7.1 published by the FSVO (July 2026). Every value carries an origin indicator: A (measured), E (estimated) or C (calculated).
Which preparation state do the values refer to?
To the official label “Butter, 40% fat” in the database: the state (raw, cooked, drained…) is specified where relevant. Preparation substantially changes the composition per 100 g, especially the water content.

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