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Head to headButter vs Olive Oil (Extra Virgin)
Saturated fat versus the most studied fat on earth.
Olive Oil (Extra Virgin) takes it, 73 to 37. A 36-point gap. The most studied fat on earth — MUFA-rich with polyphenols the refined oils lost. Butter’s case: Delicious, traditional, and 51g saturated fat per 100g. Cook with it, don't build on it.
Tale of the tape
| Nutrient | Butter per 100g | Olive Oil (Extra Virgin) per 100g |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 717 ● | 884 |
| Protein | 0.9g ● | 0g |
| Total Fat | 81.1g ● | 100g |
| Saturated Fat | 51.4g | 13.8g ● |
| Dietary Fiber | 0g | 0g |
| Sodium | 643mg | 2mg ● |
| Cholesterol | 215mg | 0mg ● |
| Potassium | 24mg ● | 1mg |
Red dot marks the winner of each row. Column bases differ because chain labels are per serving — the per-100-calorie comparisons below put them on equal footing.
Where Butter wins
- Vitamin A: 76% DV vs Olive Oil (Extra Virgin)’s 0% DV (per 100g).
Where Olive Oil (Extra Virgin) wins
- Olive Oil (Extra Virgin) has less sodium per 100 calories (Butter has more).
- Olive Oil (Extra Virgin) has less saturated fat per 100 calories (Butter has more).
- Vitamin E: 96% DV vs Butter’s 0% DV (per 100g).
- Vitamin K: 50% DV vs Butter’s 0% DV (per 100g).
Questions
Is Butter healthier than Olive Oil (Extra Virgin)?
By our scoring, Olive Oil (Extra Virgin) grades higher (73 vs 37). The full nutrient comparison is in the tale of the tape above.
Which has more protein, Butter or Olive Oil (Extra Virgin)?
Butter: 0.1g per 100 calories. Olive Oil (Extra Virgin): 0g per 100 calories.
How many calories are in Butter vs Olive Oil (Extra Virgin)?
Butter: 717 calories per 100g. Olive Oil (Extra Virgin): 884 calories per 100g.