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Cafe ButterMcDonald's calories & macros
A McDonald's Cafe Butter has 54 calories (226 kJ), with 0.1 g protein, 6.0 g fat and 0.1 g carbs per serve. That is about 3% of the 8,700 kJ daily intake used on Australian food labels.
F0.2 g protein per 100 kcal - high cal protein density on Macro Menu's S to F scale
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Full nutrition
| Per serve | Amount |
|---|---|
| Energy | 226 kJ (54 kcal) |
| Protein | 0.1 g |
| Fat, total | 6.0 g |
| - saturated | 4.1 g |
| Carbohydrate | 0.1 g |
| - sugars | 0.1 g |
| Sodium | 49 mg |
As published by McDonald's.
How it compares with other McDonald's sauces
Of the 15 sauces on the McDonald's menu, Cafe Butter ranks 13th of 15 for protein and is the 8th lowest in calories. The category average is 77 kcal, so this one is below average by 23 kcal.
| Item | kcal | kJ | Protein g | Fat g | Carbs g |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Korean Sticky BBQ Dipping Tub | 46 | 192 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 11.0 |
| Tartare Sauce | 46 | 192 | 0.1 | 4.3 | 1.8 |
| Sweet and Sour Dipping Sauce | 49 | 205 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 11.6 |
| Cafe Butter | 54 | 226 | 0.1 | 6.0 | 0.1 |
| Tomato Chilli Jam sauce | 61 | 255 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 14.7 |
| Sweet Mustard Dipping Sauce | 78 | 326 | 0.3 | 2.9 | 12.7 |
| Big Mac Special Sauce | 90 | 377 | 0.2 | 8.1 | 4.3 |
Sorted by calories, showing the items either side of this one. See every McDonald's sauces item.
Quick answers
How many calories are in a McDonald's Cafe Butter?
A McDonald's Cafe Butter has 54 calories, which is 226 kilojoules, per serve as sold in Australia.
How much protein is in McDonald's's Cafe Butter?
0.1 g of protein, which works out to 0.2 g per 100 kcal - rated F (high cal) for protein density on Macro Menu.
How many kJ is that?
226 kJ. Australian menus list kilojoules; divide by 4.184 to get calories. 226 kJ is roughly 3% of an 8,700 kJ day.
Is it a lower-calorie choice at McDonald's?
Within McDonald's sauces it is the 8th lowest of 15. The lowest-calorie option in that category is Ketchup at 13 kcal, and the highest-protein is Aioli with 0.5 g.
Compare it with
The closest drinks by calories, at the other chains and on this menu.
More McDonald's sauces
Sweet and Sour Dipping Sauce49 kcal · 0.1 g protein
Tomato Chilli Jam sauce61 kcal · 0.2 g protein
Tartare Sauce46 kcal · 0.1 g protein
Korean Sticky BBQ Dipping Tub46 kcal · 0.2 g protein
Barbeque Dipping Sauce44 kcal · 0.3 g protein
Whipped Butter41 kcal · 0.0 g proteinMcDonald's full menuHighest protein at McDonald'sLowest calorie at McDonald'sOther restaurants
Source: McDonald's Australia nutrition information (QAM-059 / QAM-058) and McDonald's own live nutrition service (www.mcdonalds.com/dnaapp), per serve as sold. Last checked against the live menu on 8 September 2026. Every source.