Ghee vs Butter: Nutrition Comparison
Ghee and butter start from the same source — cream — but ghee is clarified butter with the milk solids and water removed. This process concentrates the fat, making ghee slightly higher in calories and fat per tablespoon than butter. The key practical difference is that ghee is virtually lactose and casein free, making it suitable for those with dairy sensitivities who can still tolerate butter fat. Ghee also has a higher smoke point than butter, making it more suitable for high-heat cooking. Nutritionally, both are high in saturated fat with modest amounts of fat-soluble vitamins. Ghee has a richer, more buttery flavour due to the caramelisation of milk sugars during the clarification process.
Nutrition Comparison
| Nutrient |
1 Serving (14.0g)
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1 Serving (14.0g)
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|---|---|---|
| Calories | 130.1 kcal | 100 kcal |
| Total Fat | 14 g | 11 g |
| Saturated Fat | 8 g | 7 g |
| Cholesterol | 20 mg | 30 mg |
| Sodium | 0 mg | 90 mg |
| Total Carbs | 0 g | 0 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sugars | 0 g | 0 g |
| Protein | 0 g | 0 g |
* Nutrition data sourced from the USDA Food Central Database. Values marked with * have been normalized to match the larger serving size for a fair comparison. Individual products may vary.
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