Calorie comparison
Butter vs Skim Milk
Per 100 grams, skim milk is the lighter choice by 683 calories, while skim milk delivers more protein. The right pick depends on your goal — fewer calories for a cut, more protein to stay full.
Per 100 grams
| Per 100 g | Butter | Skim Milk |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 717 | 34 |
| Protein | 0.9 g | 3.4 g |
| Carbs | 0.1 g | 5 g |
| Fat | 81 g | 0.1 g |
Orange highlights the "better for a calorie deficit" value (fewer calories, fat and carbs; more protein). Your goals decide what "better" means.
Per typical serving
🧈 Butter
1 tbsp (14 g)
100 cal
0.1 g protein · 0 g carbs · 11.3 g fat
🥛 Skim Milk
1 cup (245 g)
83 cal
8.3 g protein · 12.3 g carbs · 0.2 g fat
Frequently asked
Which has more calories, butter or skim milk?
Per 100 g, butter has 717 calories and skim milk has 34. Skim Milk is lower in calories.
Which has more protein, butter or skim milk?
Butter has 0.9 g of protein per 100 g; skim milk has 3.4 g. Skim Milk wins on protein.
Is butter or skim milk better for weight loss?
For a calorie deficit, the lower-calorie, higher-protein option usually helps you stay full on fewer calories. Here that leans toward skim milk — but portion size matters more than which food you pick.
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