Calories in
butter, clarified butter (ghee)
900 kcal per 100 g Butter, Clarified butter (ghee) contains 900 calories per 100 grams. Per 100 g it provides 0.0 g protein, 0.0 g carbohydrate and 100.0 g fat.
By calories that splits 0% carbohydrate, 0% protein, 100% fat.
Full nutrition, per 100 g
| Nutrient | Per 100 g |
|---|---|
| Energy | 900 kcal |
| Protein | 0.0 g |
| Total fat | 100.0 g |
| Saturated fat | 60.0 g |
| Carbohydrate | 0.0 g |
| Fibre | 0.0 g |
| Sugars | 0.0 g |
| Sodium | 0.0 mg |
| Calcium | 0.0 mg |
| Iron | 0.0 mg |
| Vitamin C | 0.0 mg |
| Cholesterol | 300.0 mg |
| Water | 0.5 g |
USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy (FDC ID 171314). A dash means the nutrient was not measured for this item, which is not the same as zero.
How butter, clarified butter (ghee) compares
Among the 72 dairy and egg products items on this site, butter, clarified butter (ghee) ranks 1 of 72 by calorie density, against a category average of 309 kcal per 100 g — so it is about 191% more calorie-dense than typical for its group.
It carries 0 g of protein per 100 calories, so it is not a meaningful protein source.
Questions
How many calories are in butter, clarified butter (ghee)?
Butter, Clarified butter (ghee) contains 900 calories per 100 g. It also provides 0.0 g of protein, 0.0 g of carbohydrate and 100.0 g of fat per 100 g.
What is the macro breakdown of butter, clarified butter (ghee)?
By calories, butter, clarified butter (ghee) is roughly 0% carbohydrate, 0% protein and 100% fat. That makes it a predominantly fat-based food.
Is this figure exact for the butter, clarified butter (ghee) I bought?
No. These are USDA reference values, averaged across samples. Real foods vary with variety, ripeness, growing conditions, cut, brand and how they were cooked — 10–20% either way is normal. Use them for planning, not precision.
Similar foods
Closest in calorie density within dairy and egg products.
Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy — public domain. Full USDA description: "Butter, Clarified butter (ghee)". General information only — not medical or nutrition advice. Values are averages for a food type and vary by brand, ripeness and preparation.