Ingredient swap
Ghee vs Butter
Ghee is butter with the water and milk solids removed, so it is almost pure fat and higher in calories per gram.
How to swap
Use about ¾ cup ghee for 1 cup butter.
Side by side
| Per 100 g | Ghee | Butter |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 876 | 717 better |
| Protein | 0.3 g | 0.9 gbetter |
| Carbs | 0 gbetter | 0.1 g |
| Fat | 99.5 g | 81 g |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sugar | 0 gbetter | 0.1 g |
| Sodium | 2 mgbetter | 643 mg |
| 1 cup weighs | 205 g | 227 g |
"Better" means more protein or fiber, or fewer calories, carbs, sugar or salt. Fat is not scored.
Macros per 100 g
Common questions
Can I use butter instead of ghee?
Use about ¾ cup ghee for 1 cup butter.
Which has more protein?
Butter, with 0.9 g per 100 g versus 0.3 g.
Which has fewer calories?
Butter, with 717 calories per 100 g.