Butter is a popular dairy product made from cow’s
milk. Butter looks like a
white or yellow-toned, soft, fatty substance obtained from the churning of milk
or cream. There are several types of butter, but the name "butter"
usually refers to a sweet cream butter. Butter is available unsalted or salted,
both being popular for daily use. Butter freezes very well and may be
kept in the freezer for long-term storage for at least a half year.
The first step in butter production involves
separating cream from the milk. Butter is then produced from cream via
churning, which involves shaking the cream until the milk fat or butter clumps
together and separates from the liquid portion.
Butter has a rich flavor and is widely used as a
spread, as well as for cooking and baking.
Butter is a rich source of several vitamins. Butter
contains vitamin D, a nutrient that is vital for bone growth and
development. It also has calcium, which is essential for bone strength.
Nutrient Content for Butter is as Follow:
|
Nutrient Content |
Unsalted |
Salted |
|
Serving Size |
1 cup |
1 cup |
|
Calories |
717 |
717 |
|
Protein |
0g |
0g |
|
Total Fat |
81g |
81g |
|
Total
Carbohydrates |
5g |
5g |
|
Dietary
Fiber |
0g |
0g |
|
Sugars |
5g |
5g |
|
Potassium |
24mg |
24mg |
|
Sodium |
11mg |
576mg |
|
Cholesterol |
215mg |
215mg |