Ghee calories per teaspoon and per 100 g
1 tsp of ghee (5 g, assumed) has about 45 kcal and 0 g protein. Per 100 g, ghee has 900 kcal and 0 g protein.
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Nutrition per 100 g and per serving
| Serving | Grams | Energy (kcal) | Protein (g) | Carbs (g) | Fat (g) | Fibre (g) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Butter, Clarified butter (ghee) (USDA FDC 171314)Per 100 g, as published | 100 g | 900 | 0 | 0 | 100 | 0 |
| 1 tsp of gheeAssumed weight | 5 g (assumed) | 45 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| 1 tbsp of gheeAssumed weight | 14 g (assumed) | 126 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
Per 100 g values: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy, fdcId 171314: Butter, Clarified butter (ghee). Carbohydrate is total carbohydrate by difference, so it includes the fibre shown.
For gym-goers
Ghee gives 0 g protein per 100 kcal.
By protein per 100 g, ghee ranks #38 of 38 foods on these pages.
About Ghee
Ghee is clarified butter, slow-cooked until the milk solids separate, and used for tadka, on dal-chawal and brushed on roti.
- USDA publishes no household portions for ghee, so the teaspoon and tablespoon weights here are stated assumptions.
- Ghee is almost entirely fat, which is why it carries no protein or carbohydrate.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in 1 tsp of ghee?
1 tsp of ghee (5 g, assumed) has about 45 kcal, 0 g protein, 5 g fat and 0 g carbohydrate.
How much protein is in 100 g of ghee?
100 g of ghee has about 0 g protein and 900 kcal, with 100 g fat and 0 g carbohydrate.
Is ghee high in protein compared with other foods here?
By protein per 100 g, ghee ranks #38 of 38 foods on these pages, with 0 g per 100 g. That is 0 g protein per 100 kcal.
Why does ghee show no protein?
Clarifying removes the milk solids, which hold butter's small amount of protein, leaving almost pure milk fat.
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Sources
U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central (Public domain (CC0 1.0)).
- fdcId 171314: Butter, Clarified butter (ghee) (SR Legacy)
Nutrition values are general reference data, not medical or dietary advice. Check with a doctor or dietitian for your own needs.