How Much Does Unsalted Butter Cost?

Last Updated on October 12, 2023
Written by CPA Alec Pow | Content Reviewed by CFA Alexander Popinker

In moderate amounts, butter brings a supply of vitamins and minerals to the body and helps to flavor the dishes. First obtained about 4,000 years ago in the Middle East, it was accidentally discovered as a result of the process in which milk was stored in goatskin bellows, which were tied and hung.

Because of their repeated movement, butter formed. To produce 2.2. pounds of butter you need 20 liters of milk. It contains the same number of calories as margarine, but butter’s content is richer in vitamins A and E, while margarine is very low in nutrition.

The most common form of butter is the one obtained from cow’s milk, but it can also be obtained from the milk of other mammals, including sheep, goats, and buffalo. Salt, flavors, or preservatives can sometimes be added to the butter.

Usually, supermarkets have a much higher amount of salted butter than unsalted. Salt is used precisely for preserving butter, maintaining its freshness for longer. However, if you do not intend to keep the butter for a long time, but use it immediately, you can choose unsalted or “sweet” butter. Unsalted butter is especially recommended for cakes or chocolate chip cookies because the salt in the butter hardens the gluten in the flour.

How much does unsalted butter cost?

On average, a one-pound package of unsalted butter will be anywhere between $3 and $9. Most grocery stores and small local retailers typically sell seven to eight-ounce packages that cost between $3 and $8 each pack or even less sometimes.

As an example, you can purchase a seven-ounce package of President unsalted butter from Walmart for $7. Land O Lakes also has an equivalent product that is sold for almost the same price. Unsalted butter is available in various packages, with prices varying based on the brand, and quality.

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The price might be much lower if you buy products in larger quantities as for restaurant needs to cook. For instance, Food Service Direct sells an 18-pound package for $105, which results in a cost of more than $5 per pound.

The Costco Business Center is the place to go if you’re looking for a great deal on butter. A single-pound container of Kirkland Signature unsalted butter will cost close to $15, and it comes with a four unsalted butter sticks package.

You can purchase high-quality unsalted butter on Amazon for as much as $38 per pound.

Walmart.com offers both pickup and delivery options for unsalted butter. The availability of pickup and delivery options may vary depending on the location and the product. For example, you can shop a 16 oz package of Great Value Sweet Cream Unsalted Butter Sticks for $2.98, while a 1 lb package of Land O Lakes Unsalted Butter costs $4.48

Unsalted butter – product information

A one-pound pack of butter will typically come in four individually wrapped pieces.

Unsalted margarine is the best butter substitute for those who cannot eat dairy. Brands like President, Land O Lakes, Kroger, and Kerrygold are some of our favorites. Target also offers its own store brand which can be found at many locations nationwide in addition to Walmart’s Great Value line.

Unsalted butter is a sweet cream and delicious alternative to margarine that packs much more nutritional value. It’s composed of 80-82% fat with 16 to 17% water and 1 to 2% other solids and curd. In addition, it is rich in many important nutrients including calcium, phosphorus, vitamins A, D, E, and K, as well as fatty acids, diacetyl sulfide, methyl ketones, and lactones, which help keep your blood sugar stable.

Important things to consider

Using unsalted butter gives you more control over the final taste of any recipe. It is an essential thing especially when you prepare sweets such as cakes, brownies, or pies, in which unsalted butter will combine harmoniously with the rest of the flavors in the sweet ingredients.

Some recipes will specify unsalted butter, and at a later stage, you will need to add salt. This is to avoid discrepancies between flavors.

In order not to get a rancid taste, the butter must be kept in the fridge, at temperatures below 38ºF. Keep it in a tightly closed recipient or wrapper so that the butter does not borrow from the other odors in your refrigerator. Kept in optimal conditions, the butter can stay fresh for up to 4 months. You can put it in the freezer, and its lifespan increases up to 1 year.

Butter is great for your health! According to Fitday.com, butter has antioxidants that help fight off free radicals and also contains iodine which supports thyroid function in the body – so not only does it taste great but this tasty substance can actually work as a medicine too.

Unsalted butter nutrition

How can I save money?

If you’re out of butter, there are a number of substitutes that can be used in place. For example, Fabulesslyfrugal.com offers suggestions such as soybean oil for baking.

Bulk buying is a great way to save money. Shoppers can buy in bulk from either online retailers, wholesale clubs, or even restaurant supply chains and enjoy significant discounts compared to purchasing smaller quantities of products at once time.

If you’re looking for the best deals, consider buying store-branded unsalted butter instead of name-brand. Store brands can be up to 30% cheaper.