USDA-derived comparison
Butter vs Double Cream
Butter leads for Vitamin A and Vitamin E; Double Cream answers with Vitamin B2.
Who each is for: Choose butter for vitamin A and vitamin E. Choose double Cream for vitamin B2.
Reviewed 20 July 2026. Generic food data per 100g; brands and preparation vary.
Side by side, per 100g
The stronger number is highlighted, honestly: higher wins for aim-for nutrients, lower wins for stay-under ones like saturated fat and sodium.
| Nutrient | Butter | Double Cream |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 717 kcal | 340 kcal |
| Protein | 1 g | 3 g |
| Carbs | 0 g | 3 g |
| Fat | 81 g | 36 g |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sat fat | 51 g | 23 g |
| Sodium | 650 mg | 27 mg |
| Potassium | 24 mg | 95 mg |
| Calcium | 24 mg | 66 mg |
| Iron | 0 mg | 0.1 mg |
| Magnesium | 2 mg | 7 mg |
| Zinc | 0.1 mg | 0.2 mg |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 1 mg |
| Vitamin D | 1.5 µg | 1.6 µg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.2 µg | 0.2 µg |
| Folate | 3 µg | 4 µg |
Servings differ: 1 tbsp of butter is about 14g, 2 tbsp of double cream about 30g. Scale accordingly before deciding anything on the 100g basis alone.
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