Which is healthier, Butter or Ghee?

Butter wins in 6 out of 10 nutritional categories. Butter has 717 calories and 0.9g protein per 100g, while Ghee has 876 calories and 0g protein.

How many calories are in Butter vs Ghee?

Butter contains 717 calories per 100g, while Ghee contains 876 calories per 100g.

Which has more protein, Butter or Ghee?

Butter has more protein with 0.9g per 100g compared to 0g.

Butter vs Ghee

Nutrition Comparison per 100g

Butter 6

1 Ghee

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Side-by-Side Nutrition Facts

Nutrient	Butter	Ghee	Better
Calories	717kcal	876kcal	Butter
Protein	0.9g	0g	Butter
Total Fat	81.1g	99.5g	Butter
Carbohydrates	0.1g	0g	Butter
Fiber	0g	0g	Tie
Sugar	0.1g	0g	Ghee
Vitamin C	0mg	0mg	Tie
Calcium	24mg	4mg	Butter
Iron	0mg	0mg	Tie
Potassium	24mg	5mg	Butter

Macronutrient Breakdown

Butter

Protein: 0.9g Fat: 81.1g Carbs: 0.1g

Ghee

Protein: 0g Fat: 99.5g Carbs: 0g

Data Source

Nutrition data sourced from the USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy database. All values are per 100g of the food item. Actual nutritional content may vary by preparation method, brand, and serving size.

Butter vs Ghee — Key Takeaway

Butter has 159 fewer calories per 100g than Ghee, making it the lighter option.

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