HUMAN NUTRITION

Detailed explanation-1: -Butter contains a good amount of saturated fat, which is a type of fat found in foods including meat and dairy products. In fact, about 63% of the fat in butter is saturated fat, while monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fat make up 26% and 4% of the total fat content, respectively ( 1 ).

Detailed explanation-2: -Butter is made from churned milk or cream, and the animal fats in it have higher levels of saturated and trans fats. These fats can lead to higher cholesterol, greater chance of heart disease, and lower levels of high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol-the “good” cholesterol that unclogs arteries.

Detailed explanation-3: -A single tablespoon of butter contains 7 grams of saturated fat – that’s a third to a half of a day’s recommended amount! One tablespoon of butter also contains a whopping 100 calories.