Butter from cow’s milk contains 7 grams of saturated fat. The American Heart Association recommends limiting saturated fat intake to no more than 6% of daily calories. For a 2,000 calorie diet, this translates to a daily limit of 13 grams of saturated fat. Butter is not typically eaten in isolation and is often consumed with other foods or nutrients.
When reducing butter consumption… individuals may replace it with other foods or nutrients. Science suggests that understanding the effects of saturated fat reduction on overall diet and health is important.
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So, should you eat butter? And if you’re resistant to parting with it, what’s the healthiest butter out there? Here’s what the best available research says.
Butter from cow’s milk has 7 grams of saturated fat, which is a considerable amount. The American Heart Association suggests limiting saturated fat to no more than 6% of your calories, which equates to 13 grams of saturated fat if you’re on a 2,000 calorie diet.
