Is butter a seed oil?
No. Butter is not a seed oil. Dairy fat, about 3% PUFA.
Quick facts
| Seed oil? | No |
| Type | dairy fat |
| PUFA share | About 3% of its fat |
| PUFA per tablespoon | About 0.4 g |
Figures from USDA oil composition data. How we use them is on the methodology page.
Where you'll find it eating out
79 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 10% PUFA
- Olive oil, about 10% PUFA
- Avocado oil, about 14% PUFA
- Coconut oil, about 2% PUFA
- Ghee, about 3% PUFA
- Beef tallow, about 3% PUFA
- Lard, about 11% 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 3% PUFA.
How much polyunsaturated fat is in butter?
About 3% of the fat in butter is polyunsaturated, roughly 0.4 g in a tablespoon.
Do restaurants cook with butter?
79 restaurant chains we track name butter in their cooking oil information.