Calories in Ghee, clarified butter
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Ghee, clarified butter contains 876 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 tablespoon (14 g) provides about 123 kcal.
Roughly 100% of its calories come from fat, with 0.1% from protein and 0% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
100 g provides 93% of the Daily Value for Vitamin A and 19% of the Daily Value for Vitamin E.
The data comes from the USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies (FNDDS), which calculates values from recipes of the ingredients.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 876 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 99.5 g | 128% |
| Saturated fat C | 61.9 g | 310% |
| Cholesterol C | 256 mg | 85% |
| Sodium C | 2 mg | 0.1% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 0 g | 0% |
| Dietary fiber C | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars C | 0 g | |
| Protein C | 0.28 g | 0.6% |
| Vitamin A C | 840 µg | 93% |
| Vitamin C C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 2.8 mg | 19% |
| Vitamin K C | 8.6 µg | 7% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.001 mg | 0.1% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.005 mg | 0.4% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 0.003 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.001 mg | 0.1% |
| Folate (B9) C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0.01 µg | 0.4% |
| Choline C | 22.3 mg | 4% |
| Calcium C | 4 mg | 0.3% |
| Iron C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Magnesium C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Phosphorus C | 3 mg | 0.2% |
| Potassium C | 5 mg | 0.1% |
| Zinc C | 0.01 mg | 0.1% |
| Copper C | 0.001 mg | 0.1% |
| Selenium C | 0 µg | 0% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 0.1%
- Fat 100%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein per 100 kcal0.032 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water0.24 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 28.7 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 3.7 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 2.3 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 3.2 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 1.9 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 1.1 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 2.5 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 2.8 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 10 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 26.2 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 12.1 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 25 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 1.5 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 2.2 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 193 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 0 µg |
| Retinol C | 824 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 0.24 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 0 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Butter oil, anhydrous | 876 | 0.28 g | 0 g | 99.5 g |
| Butter, Clarified butter (ghee) | 900 | 0 g | 0 g | 100 g |
| Animal fat or drippings | 841 | 2.2 g | 0 g | 92.2 g |
| Butter, NFS | 743 | 0.85 g | 0.06 g | 82.2 g |
| Butter, stick | 743 | 0.85 g | 0.06 g | 82.2 g |
| Butter, salted | 717 | 0.85 g | 0.06 g | 81.1 g |
| Butter, without salt | 717 | 0.85 g | 0.06 g | 81.1 g |
| Fat back, cooked Cooked | 750 | 2.7 g | 0 g | 81.9 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in ghee?
100 g of ghee has 876 kcal. 1 tablespoon (14 g): about 123 kcal. 1 cup (224 g): about 1,962 kcal.
How much protein is in ghee?
Ghee contains 0.28 g of protein per 100 g (0.6% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 0.039 g in 1 tablespoon (14 g). About 0.1% of its calories come from protein.
How many carbs are in ghee?
Ghee has 0 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 0 g of sugars.
How much fat is in ghee?
Ghee contains 99.5 g of fat per 100 g, of which 61.9 g is saturated (310% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does ghee contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin A (93% DV) and Vitamin E (19% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in ghee?
100 g contains 2 mg of sodium, 0.1% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record dated October 31, 2024. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record 2710168. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated October 31, 2024. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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