Does butter count as a protein? Unpacking its nutritional profile
                                
                                
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                                With less than 1 gram of protein per tablespoon, butter is widely considered a negligible source of this vital macronutrient. So, does butter count as a protein? The definitive answer is no, as its nutritional profile is dominated by fat, with only trace amounts of protein content remaining after the churning process.