Butter vs ghee
Side-by-side nutrition comparison per 100g serving: Butter, salted and Butter, Clarified butter (ghee).
Macronutrient Comparison
Calories
Butter, salted:
717.0kcal
Butter, Clarified butter (ghee):
900.0kcal
Protein
Butter, salted:
0.8g
Butter, Clarified butter (ghee):
Carbs
Butter, salted:
0.1g
Butter, Clarified butter (ghee):
Fat
Butter, salted:
81.1g
Butter, Clarified butter (ghee):
100.0g
Values are per 100g serving. Longer bars indicate higher amounts.
Better for Weight Loss
Butter, salted has fewer calories (717 vs 900 kcal)
Better for Muscle Building
Butter, salted has more protein (0.85g vs g)
Better for Low-Carb Diets
Butter, Clarified butter (ghee) has fewer carbs (g vs 0.06g)
Better for Digestion
Butter, Clarified butter (ghee) has more fiber (g vs g)
Detailed Nutrition Comparison
| Nutrient | Butter, salted | Butter, Clarified butter (ghee) |
|---|---|---|
| Macronutrients | ||
| Calories | 717 | 900 |
| Protein | 0.8g | — |
| Carbohydrates | 0.1g | — |
| Fat | 81.1g | 100.0g |
| Fiber | — | — |
| Sugar | — | — |
| Sodium | 643mg | — |
| Vitamins | ||
| Vitamin A | 684mcg | — |
| Vitamin C | — | — |
| Vitamin D | — | — |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.2mcg | — |
| Minerals | ||
| Calcium | 24mg | — |
| Iron | 0.0mg | — |
| Magnesium | 2mg | — |
| Potassium | 24mg | — |
| Zinc | 0.1mg | — |
Green-highlighted values indicate the better option for that nutrient. For calories, carbs, fat, sugar, and sodium, lower is highlighted. For protein, fiber, and micronutrients, higher is highlighted. Both foods' values are from USDA FoodData Central (FDC IDs on each food's page).