Ghee is clarified butter often used in Indian cooking.

Is ghee healthier than regular butter?

Ghee has a higher smoke point and lacks milk solids, making it a good alternative for cooking.

How many calories are in ghee?

There are approximately 120 calories in one tablespoon of ghee.

Fat

A type of clarified butter used in South Asian cuisine, rich in flavor and high in fat.

Per 100 g

900 kcal

1 tablespoon

120 kcal

(14 g)

Protein	Carbs	Fat
0.5 g / 100g	0 g / 100g	99 g / 100g

Where the calories come from

Protein 0% · Carbs 0% · Fat 100%

Share of energy: 4 kcal per gram of protein and carbs, 9 kcal per gram of fat.

1 tablespoon (14 g, 120 kcal) is 6% of a 2,000 kcal day. 2,000 kcal is the reference day used on nutrition labels, not a personal target.
Burning 1 tablespoon takes about 29 min of brisk walking. Estimate for a 70 kg adult walking briskly (about 4 kcal a minute).

Ghee is number 6 of 6 by calories per 100 g, lowest first. The similar foods average 480 kcal per 100 g.

Nutrition data updated June 12, 2026.

3/10

Use sparingly due to high calorie and fat content.

What is ghee?: Ghee is clarified butter often used in Indian cooking.
Is ghee healthier than regular butter?: Ghee has a higher smoke point and lacks milk solids, making it a good alternative for cooking.
How many calories are in ghee?: There are approximately 120 calories in one tablespoon of ghee.

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