Olive oil vs butter
Side-by-side nutrition comparison per 100g serving: Oil, olive, salad or cooking and Butter, salted.
Macronutrient Comparison
Calories
Oil, olive, salad or cooking:
884.0kcal
Butter, salted:
717.0kcal
Protein
Oil, olive, salad or cooking:
Butter, salted:
0.8g
Carbs
Oil, olive, salad or cooking:
Butter, salted:
0.1g
Fat
Oil, olive, salad or cooking:
100.0g
Butter, salted:
81.1g
Values are per 100g serving. Longer bars indicate higher amounts.
Better for Weight Loss
Butter, salted has fewer calories (717 vs 884 kcal)
Better for Muscle Building
Butter, salted has more protein (0.85g vs g)
Better for Low-Carb Diets
Oil, olive, salad or cooking has fewer carbs (g vs 0.06g)
Better for Digestion
Butter, salted has more fiber (g vs g)
Detailed Nutrition Comparison
| Nutrient | Oil, olive, salad or cooking | Butter, salted |
|---|---|---|
| Macronutrients | ||
| Calories | 884 | 717 |
| Protein | — | 0.8g |
| Carbohydrates | — | 0.1g |
| Fat | 100.0g | 81.1g |
| Fiber | — | — |
| Sugar | — | — |
| Sodium | 2mg | 643mg |
| Vitamins | ||
| Vitamin A | — | 684mcg |
| Vitamin C | — | — |
| Vitamin D | — | — |
| Vitamin B12 | — | 0.2mcg |
| Minerals | ||
| Calcium | 1mg | 24mg |
| Iron | 0.6mg | 0.0mg |
| Magnesium | — | 2mg |
| Potassium | 1mg | 24mg |
| Zinc | — | 0.1mg |
Green-highlighted values indicate the better option for that nutrient. For calories, carbs, fat, sugar, and sodium, lower is highlighted. For protein, fiber, and micronutrients, higher is highlighted. Both foods' values are from USDA FoodData Central (FDC IDs on each food's page).