Which is healthier, Butter or Olive Oil?

Butter wins in 6 out of 10 nutritional categories. Butter has 717 calories and 0.9g protein per 100g, while Olive Oil has 884 calories and 0g protein.

How many calories are in Butter vs Olive Oil?

Butter contains 717 calories per 100g, while Olive Oil contains 884 calories per 100g.

Which has more protein, Butter or Olive Oil?

Butter has more protein with 0.9g per 100g compared to 0g.

Butter vs Olive Oil

Nutrition Comparison per 100g

Butter 6

2 Olive Oil

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Side-by-Side Nutrition Facts

Nutrient	Butter	Olive Oil	Better
Calories	717kcal	884kcal	Butter
Protein	0.9g	0g	Butter
Total Fat	81.1g	100g	Butter
Carbohydrates	0.1g	0g	Butter
Fiber	0g	0g	Tie
Sugar	0.1g	0g	Olive Oil
Vitamin C	0mg	0mg	Tie
Calcium	24mg	1mg	Butter
Iron	0mg	0.6mg	Olive Oil
Potassium	24mg	1mg	Butter

Macronutrient Breakdown

Butter

Protein: 0.9g Fat: 81.1g Carbs: 0.1g

Olive Oil

Protein: 0g Fat: 100g Carbs: 0g

Data Source

Nutrition data sourced from the USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy database. All values are per 100g of the food item. Actual nutritional content may vary by preparation method, brand, and serving size.