Nutrition
Ghee Nutrition Facts: Calories, Fat & Vitamins Per Spoon
Ghee at a glance (per teaspoon, ≈5 g)
- ~45 calories · 5 g fat (3.6 g saturated) · 11 mg cholesterol
- 0 g protein, carbs and sugar — ghee is pure fat
- Carries vitamins A, D, E, K and butyric acid
Ghee is one of the simplest foods there is — almost entirely fat — but people still ask exactly what's in it. Rather than quote generic figures, here are the numbers from our own NABL-accredited lab report, so you know precisely what a spoon of pure buffalo ghee delivers.
Ghee nutrition facts (lab-verified)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per tsp (≈5 g) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 898 kcal | ~45 kcal |
| Total Fat | 99.76 g | ~5 g |
| — Saturated Fat | 71.4 g | ~3.6 g |
| — Monounsaturated (MUFA) | 26.5 g | ~1.3 g |
| — Polyunsaturated (PUFA) | 1.9 g | ~0.1 g |
| — Trans Fat | <0.1 g | ~0 g |
| Cholesterol | 224 mg | ~11 mg |
| Carbohydrate | <1 g | ~0 g |
| Sugar | <2 g | ~0 g |
| Protein | <0.01 g | ~0 g |
| Sodium | 2 mg | ~0 mg |
What the numbers mean
Calories & fat
Ghee is pure fat, so it's calorie-dense: about 45 kcal a teaspoon. Most of that is saturated fat, which is why ghee is best used in moderation — but note it also has a meaningful amount of heart-friendlier monounsaturated fat, and almost no trans fat (unlike vanaspati).
Cholesterol
As an animal fat, ghee contains dietary cholesterol — about 11 mg per teaspoon. Dietary cholesterol affects people differently from saturated fat.
Protein, carbs & sugar: basically none
The ghee-making process removes the milk solids, so protein, carbs, lactose and sugar are all near zero. That's why ghee suits many low-carb and lactose-sensitive eaters.
Vitamins & butyric acid
Ghee carries fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E and K, plus butyric acid that supports gut health — the nutritional highlights behind the full ghee benefits.
How much should you eat?
For most healthy adults, 1–3 teaspoons a day is a sensible amount — a nutritious, flavourful fat, not a bulk calorie source. Trying to gain or lose weight? See ghee for weight gain and ghee for weight loss.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in a teaspoon of ghee?
About 45 calories per teaspoon (≈5 g). Ghee is almost pure fat — 898 kcal per 100 g in our lab test.
How much fat is in ghee?
About 99.76% — per 100 g: ~71 g saturated, ~26 g MUFA, ~2 g PUFA, and under 0.1 g trans fat.
Does ghee have protein or carbs?
Almost none — under 0.01 g protein and under 1 g carbohydrate per 100 g.
Nutrition you can verify
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