Ingredient swap
Ghee vs Olive Oil
Ghee has 0.3 g protein and 876 calories per 100 g; olive oil has 0 g and 884. They behave similarly in recipes.
How to swap
Swap by weight, not by cup: 1 cup of ghee (205 g) ≈ 1 cup of olive oil.
Side by side
| Per 100 g | Ghee | Olive Oil |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 876 | 884 |
| Protein | 0.3 gbetter | 0 g |
| Carbs | 0 g | 0 g |
| Fat | 99.5 g | 100 g |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sugar | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sodium | 2 mg | 2 mg |
| 1 cup weighs | 205 g | 216 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 olive oil instead of ghee?
Swap by weight, not by cup: 1 cup of ghee (205 g) ≈ 1 cup of olive oil.
Which has more protein?
Ghee, with 0.3 g per 100 g versus 0 g.
Which has fewer calories?
Ghee, with 876 calories per 100 g.