How many calories does movie theater butter have?
                                
                                
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                                According to nutrition data, one tablespoon of the 'buttery' topping typically contains about 120-130 calories. How many calories does movie theater butter have and why is it so high? The answer lies in the fact that it is not actually butter, but a butter-flavored oil made from vegetable oils like soybean and canola, which are dense in calories.