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 #173410 , Logi Nutrition Team · Not medical advice · Report an error
Forms of Butter
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Butter is one of the 11,117 foods Logi scores when you photograph a meal — with the portion.
Portions
| Portion | Grams |
|---|---|
| 1 pat (1" sq, 1/3" high) | 5 g |
| 1 tablespoon | 14 g |
| 1 stick | 113 g |
| 1 cup | 227 g |
Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
717
Calories
0.1 g
Carbs
0.9 g
Protein
81 g
Fat
per 100g
| Calories | 717 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 0.1 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 0.1 g |
| Natural | 0.1 g |
| Added | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Soluble | 0 g |
| Insoluble | 0 g |
| Protein | 0.9 g |
| Fat | 81 g |
| Saturated | 51 g |
| Unsaturated | 30 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
Allergens
Contains: milk
Recipes with Butter
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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 -
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 -
Königsberger Klopse in Caper Cream Sauce with Celeriac Mash 40 min · 16 ingredients · advanced -
Low-Glycemic Poached Eggs with Garlic Spinach on Almond Flour Rounds 25 min · 13 ingredients · medium -
Low-GI Bratapfel with Walnut-Cinnamon Filling 45 min · 10 ingredients · medium -
Low-GI Fårikål: The Norwegian National Dish, Rebuilt for Steady Blood Sugar 150 min · 15 ingredients · medium -
Low-GI Fiskesuppe — Salmon and Celeriac Cream Soup 40 min · 11 ingredients · advanced
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.
