Is butter a seed oil?
No. Butter is not a seed oil. Dairy fat, about 5% PUFA.
Quick facts
| Seed oil? | No |
| Type | dairy fat |
| PUFA share | About 5% of its fat |
| PUFA per tablespoon | About 0.7 g |
Figures are the shares our estimates use (how we estimate).
Where you'll find it eating out
81 restaurant chains we track name butter in their cooking oil information.
Compared head to head
Other fats that are not seed oils
- Palm oil, about 11% PUFA
- Olive oil, about 12% PUFA
- Avocado oil, about 16% PUFA
- Coconut oil, about 2% PUFA
- Ghee, about 5% PUFA
- Beef tallow, about 5% PUFA
- Lard, about 21% PUFA
More answers
Yes, it is a seed oil
Borderline
No, it is not a seed oil
Frequently asked
Is butter a seed oil?
No. Butter is not a seed oil. Dairy fat, about 5% PUFA.
How much polyunsaturated fat is in butter?
About 5% of the fat in butter is polyunsaturated, roughly 0.7 g in a tablespoon.
Do restaurants cook with butter?
81 restaurant chains we track name butter in their cooking oil information.