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Ghee calories & nutrition

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Quick answer

Ghee, 1 teaspoon (≈5 g): about 44 kcal, 0 g protein, 0 g carbs and 5 g fat. Per 100 g (ghee (clarified butter)): 884 kcal and 0 g protein.

Ghee is pure fat, so it's the most calorie-dense food in Indian cooking. It adds flavour, and small amounts fit any diet when measured.

Nutrition per serving

Choose a serving size. Values are for ghee (clarified butter).

1 teaspoon (≈5 g)

44kcal

0 g protein · 0 g carbs · 5 g fat

Nutrition for 1 teaspoon (≈5 g)
Calories44 kcal
Protein0 g
Carbohydrates0 g
Fat5 g
Fibre0 g
Protein 0%Carbs 0%Fat 100%

Nutrition per 100 g

For ghee (clarified butter).

Calories884 kcal
Protein0 g
Carbohydrates0 g
Fat100 g
Fibre0 g
Calcium0 mg
Iron0.0 mg

Is ghee good for your goals?

Weight loss

Ghee is energy-dense (884 kcal per 100 g). It can fit a weight-loss diet, but measure portions — small amounts add up quickly.

Muscle building

Not a significant protein source (0 g per 100 kcal). Pair it with dal, paneer, eggs, curd or meat to reach your protein target.

  • Use a measuring teaspoon — a free pour is often 2–3 teaspoons.
  • One teaspoon on a roti adds about 45 kcal; a tablespoon in dal tadka adds about 125.
  • Ghee and cooking oil have almost the same calories per gram.

Frequently asked questions

Answers calculated from IFCT 2017 values. Educational information only.

  • Ghee, 1 teaspoon (≈5 g): about 44 kcal, with 0 g protein, 0 g carbohydrate and 5 g fat.

  • Ghee, 1 tablespoon (≈14 g): about 124 kcal, with 0 g protein, 0 g carbohydrate and 14 g fat.

  • 100 g of ghee (clarified butter) has about 0 g protein and 884 kcal — roughly 0 g of protein per 100 kcal.

  • Ghee is energy-dense (884 kcal per 100 g). It can fit a weight-loss diet, but measure portions — small amounts add up quickly.

  • Not a significant protein source (0 g per 100 kcal). Pair it with dal, paneer, eggs, curd or meat to reach your protein target.

Source & method

Values per 100 g are from the Indian Food Composition Tables 2017 (ICMR–National Institute of Nutrition, Hyderabad), food code T013 “Ghee”. Serving values are calculated from those figures; serving weights are typical household measures.

IFCT 2017 does not list energy for this food; calories are calculated from its fat, protein and carbohydrate values using IFCT energy factors.

Last updated . Values vary with variety, brand and cooking. Not medical advice — nutrition disclaimer.

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