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Ghee

Ghee

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Ghee is a clarified butter staple in South Asian cuisine, produced by simmering butter to remove water content and milk solids, resulting in a lactose-free fat with a high smoke point ideal for frying and sautéing. This golden-yellow fat develops a rich, nutty aroma during production and contains butyrate, a short-chain fatty acid linked to digestive health. Unlike regular butter, ghee remains stable at high temperatures and is widely used in traditional dishes, Ayurvedic practices, and dairy-free diets.

Macro Impact

A 1 tbsp serving contains 126 calories, 0g protein, 0g carbs, and 14g fat.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size1 tbsp (14 g)
Amount per serving
Calories126
% Daily Value*
Total Fat14g
18%
Saturated Fat9g
46%
Trans Fat0g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.3g
Monounsaturated Fat3g
Cholesterol41mg
14%
Sodium0.3mg
0%
Total Carbohydrate0g
0%
Dietary Fiber0g
0%
Total Sugars0g
Includes Added Sugars0g
0%
Protein0.0g
Vitamin D0.2mcg
1%
Calcium0.6mg
0%
Iron0mg
0%
Potassium0.7mg
0%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet.

Nutrient Breakdown

Nutrient breakdown based on appropriate daily intake recommendations for a 175lb adult.

Carbs
Total Carbs
0 / 275 g
0%
Fiber
0 / 28 g
0%
Sugars
0 g
Added Sugars
0 / 50 g
0%
Soluble Fiber
0 g
Insoluble Fiber
0 g
Sugar Alcohols
0 g
Xylitol
0 g
Sorbitol
0 g
Other Carbohydrates
0 g
Fat
Total Fat
14 / 78 g
18%
Monounsaturated
3 / 31 g
11%
Polyunsaturated
0 / 23 g
1%
Saturated
9 / 23 g
39%
Trans
0 g
Cholesterol
41 / 300 g
14%
Omega 3
0 / 5 g
2%
Omega 6
0 / 19 g
1%
Omega 9
0 g
Protein
Protein
0 / 80 g
0%
Amino Acids
Histidine
0 / 3 g
0%
Isoleucine
0 / 2 g
0%
Leucine
0 / 3 g
0%
Lysine
0 / 2 g
0%
Methionine
0 / 1 g
0%
Phenylalanine
0 / 2 g
0%
Threonine
0 / 1 g
0%
Tryptophan
0 / 0 g
0%
Valine
0 / 2 g
0%
Arginine
0 g
Cysteine
0 g
Cystine
0 g
Tyrosine
0 g
Alanine
0 g
Aspartic Acid
0 g
Glutamic Acid
0 g
Glycine
0 g
Proline
0 g
Serine
0 g
Vitamins
Thiamine, B1
0 / 1 mg
0%
Riboflavin, B2
0 / 1 mg
0%
Niacin, B3
0 / 15 mg
0%
Pantothenic Acid, B5
0 / 5 mg
0%
Pyridoxine, B6
0 / 1 mg
0%
Biotin, B7
0 / 30 mcg
0%
Cobalamin, B12
0 / 2 mcg
0%
Folate
0 / 400 mcg
0%
Vitamin A
132 / 800 mcg
16%
Vitamin C
0 / 83 mg
0%
Vitamin D
0 / 15 mcg
1%
Vitamin E
0 / 15 mg
2%
Vitamin K
0 / 105 mcg
0%
Minerals
Calcium
1 / 1k mg
0%
Copper
0 / 1 mg
0%
Iron
0 / 13 mg
0%
Magnesium
0 / 370 mg
0%
Manganese
0 / 2 mg
0%
Phosphorous
0 / 700 mg
0%
Potassium
1 / 3k mg
0%
Selenium
0 / 55 mcg
0%
Sodium
0 / 2.3k mg
0%
Zinc
0 / 10 mg
0%
Chromium
0 / 30 mcg
0%
Molybdenum
0 / 45 mcg
0%
Iodine
1 / 150 mcg
1%
Chlorine
0 / 2.3k mg
0%
Other
Ethyl Alcohol
0 g
Water
0 g
Caffeine
0 mg
Choline
0 mg
Taurine
0 mg

References

Data on this page was sourced from a number of official governmental and non-governmental sources, including:

  1. 1.Butter, Clarified butter (ghee). USDA Standard Reference, Legacy. Food ID 171314.
  2. 2.Ghee, clarified butter. Australian Nutrient Database. Public Food Key F004205.

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