Butter
No glycemic index5/10
No glycemic index — no carbohydrates
0.1 g carbohydrates per 100 g
Logi score 5/10
- Minimal processing level
- High in saturated fats
Butter has no glycemic index: it contains no carbohydrates.
Reviewed Jul 31, 2026 · Sources: USDA FoodData Central #173430 , Logi Nutrition Team · Not medical advice · Report an error
Instead of this
- no GI For frying and roasting it does the same job, with mostly unsaturated fat instead of about half saturated.
Olive Oil - no GI Works in baking and frying in place of melted butter, with about a seventh of the saturated fat.
Rapeseed oil - GL 0.2 per 100 g Spread on bread instead of butter: creamy, with unsaturated fat and fibre and far fewer calories per slice.
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Forms of Butter
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Butter is one of the 11,150 foods Logi scores when you photograph a meal — with the portion.
Portions
| Portion | Grams |
|---|---|
| 1 tsp | 5 g |
| 1 pat | 5 g |
| 1 tbsp | 14 g |
| 1 stick | 113 g |
| 1 cup | 227 g |
Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
717
Calories
0.06 g
Carbs
0.85 g
Protein
81.11 g
Fat
per 100g
| Calories | 717 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 0.06 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 0.06 g |
| Natural | 0.1 g |
| Added | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Soluble | 0 g |
| Insoluble | 0 g |
| Protein | 0.85 g |
| Fat | 81.11 g |
| Saturated | 51.07 g |
| Unsaturated | 30.04 g |
| Sodium | 11 mg |
Processing Level
70%
Highly Processed
Why this score?
- Minimal processing level
- Zero glycemic impact
- High in saturated fats
- Negligible micronutrient profile
Calculate the glycemic load of a meal with Butter
Allergens
Contains: milk
Recipes with Butter
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Bœuf Bourguignon with Celeriac Purée 60 min · 14 ingredients · advanced -
Lemon-Caper Baked Cod with Herb Butter Sauce 30 min · 7 ingredients · medium -
Pearl Barley Risotto with Chicken and Wild Mushrooms 60 min · 13 ingredients · medium -
Blomkålsgratäng — Swedish Cauliflower Gratin with Egg Custard 35 min · 10 ingredients · medium -
Low-Glycemic Boiled Eggs with Whole Grain Toast 12 min · 3 ingredients · easy -
Buckwheat Groats with Mushrooms and Caramelized Onions 35 min · 9 ingredients · easy -
Whole Grain Pear Bread Pudding with Warm Spices 75 min · 12 ingredients · medium -
Low-Glycemic Roasted Carrot Soup with Cauliflower 65 min · 12 ingredients · easy -
Blood Sugar-Friendly Dark Chocolate Celebration Cake 42 min · 17 ingredients · medium -
Dillkött with Celeriac Mash 60 min · 12 ingredients · advanced -
Fiskegrateng uten Makaroni — Norwegian Fish and Dill Custard Gratin 40 min · 10 ingredients · medium -
Gräddstuvad Spenat with Poached Eggs 17 min · 10 ingredients · medium
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Butter?
Butter has no glycemic index because it contains no carbohydrates (0.1 g per 100 g).
Is Butter good for people with insulin resistance?
Butter contains no carbohydrates, so on its own it does not raise blood sugar.
Check Butter in the Logi app, with your portion.
