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Nutritional Profile of Ghee (Clarified Butter) - Care Omnia Nutrition
We got 37 nutritional values in our nutrition profile for Ghee (Clarified Butter).
Nutrient content compared to all foods
When comparing its nutrient content to all foods in our tool we find that it ranks top-of-the-line (Top 25) for eight nutrients.
Most notable of them being
- Butyric Acid (4:0) (Saturated Fats)
- Caproic Acid (6:0) (Saturated Fats)
- Total Lipid (Fat) (Fatty Acids)
- Palmitic Acid (16:0) (Saturated Fats)
Also, when compared to all foods, it ranks notably well (Top 100) for four additional nutrients:
- Stearic Acid (18:0) (Saturated Fats)
- Caprylic Acid (8:0) (Saturated Fats)
- Palmitoleic Acid (16:1) (Monounsaturated Fats)
- Retinol (Fat-soluble Vitamins)
Nutrient content compared to foods in the same category
A comparison between its nutrient content to foods in the same category (Fats and Oils) shows that it ranks sky-high (Top 10) for 10 nutrients.
Most notable of them being
- Butyric Acid (4:0) (Saturated Fats)
- Caproic Acid (6:0) (Saturated Fats)
- Total Lipid (Fat) (Fatty Acids)
- beta-Carotene (Fat-soluble Vitamins)
Additionally, a comparison to foods in the same category shows that it ranks quite high (Top 25) for 17 additional nutrients.
With the highest ranking of them being
- Copper, Cu (Minerals)
- Myristic Acid (14:0) (Saturated Fats)
- Capric Acid (10:0) (Saturated Fats)
- Caprylic Acid (8:0) (Saturated Fats)
You can find these and more nutrient rankings below.
Table of Contents
Nutrient Content Of Ghee (Clarified Butter)
The nutrient content of food is mainly divided into macro- and micronutrients.
Below you'll first find a macronutrient profile that will give you a sense of how the measured macronutrients compare to each other.
Secondly you'll find a lipid (fat) profile that shows you the content of saturated, mono-, and polyunsaturated fatty acids.
After that you'll find our detailed nutrient profile with all measured nutrients.
Macronutrient profile of Ghee (Clarified Butter)
Macronutrients are mainly divided into carbohydrates (carbs), lipids (fats), and protein.
In our macronutrient profile we also include water as we think that it gives a more complete picture of how nutrient dense the food is.
Figure 1. Macronutrient profile of Ghee (Clarified Butter)
Percent of 100 grams of food. Values can differ from nutrient profile below due to rounding.
After the overview this macronutrient profile provided let's dive deeper and take a look at the lipid (fat) profile!
Lipid (fat) profile of Ghee (Clarified Butter)
Lipids (fats) are a major part of the macronutrients in your food.
Lipids (fats), are divided into saturated and unsaturated fats. The unsaturated fats are then in turn divided into mono-, and polyunsaturated fats.
Here's a lipid (fat) profile to give you a sense of how the content of each type of fat compare to each other.
Figure 2. Lipid (fat) profile of Ghee (Clarified Butter)
Percent of 100 grams of food. Values can differ from nutrient profile below due to rounding.
And now, let's look at the detailed nutrient profile!
Detailed nutrient profile of Ghee (Clarified Butter)
Below we list all the nutrients that we have a measurement for. This is where you can find out what micronutrients there are in your food.
All nutrients are grouped together according to their type. Click on a nutrient type to show the individual nutrients. You can find other foods that contain the same nutrient by clicking on it.
If you can't find a specific nutrient, we recommend you go to our complete list of nutrients or try searching for it.
Nutrient Profile: Ghee (Clarified Butter)
In food category: Fats and Oils
| Fatty Acids (4) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Fatty Acids, total monounsaturated | 28.7 g | 8.1 g | 89 | 127 |
| Fatty Acids, total polyunsaturated | 3.7 g | 1 g | 134 | 771 |
| Fatty Acids, total saturated | 61.9 g | 17.5 g | 20 | 20 |
| Total Lipid (Fat) | 99.5 g | 28.2 g | 4 | 5 |
| Saturated Fats (8) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Butyric Acid (4:0) | 3.2 g | 915.7 mg | 1 | 2 |
| Capric Acid (10:0) | 2.5 g | 708.7 mg | 15 | 20 |
| Caproic Acid (6:0) | 1.9 g | 541.5 mg | 3 | 3 |
| Caprylic Acid (8:0) | 1.1 g | 314.7 mg | 15 | 46 |
| Lauric Acid (12:0) | 2.8 g | 791 mg | 16 | 121 |
| Myristic Acid (14:0) | 10 g | 2.8 g | 13 | 16 |
| Palmitic Acid (16:0) | 26.2 g | 7.4 g | 6 | 7 |
| Stearic Acid (18:0) | 12.1 g | 3.4 g | 20 | 34 |
| Monounsaturated Fats (2) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Oleic Acid (18:1) | 25 g | 7.1 g | 83 | 140 |
| Palmitoleic Acid (16:1) | 2.2 g | 632.2 mg | 16 | 48 |
| Polyunsaturated Fats (2) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Linoleic Acid (18:2 n-6) | 2.3 g | 637.9 mg | 127 | 963 |
| Linolenic Acid (18:3) | 1.5 g | 411.1 mg | 67 | 125 |
| Protein (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Protein | 280 mg | 79.4 mg | 22 | 1596 |
| Water-soluble Vitamins (5) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Niacin | 3 µg | 0.9 µg | 16 | 2522 |
| Riboflavin | 5 µg | 1.4 µg | 18 | 806 |
| Thiamin | 1 µg | 0.3 µg | 17 | 883 |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.01 µg | 0.003 µg | 16 | 729 |
| Vitamin B6 | 1 µg | 0.3 µg | 19 | 980 |
| Fat-soluble Vitamins (5) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| alpha-Tocopherol | 2.8 mg | 793.8 µg | 72 | 364 |
| beta-Carotene | 193 µg | 54.7 µg | 5 | 973 |
| Phylloquinone | 8.6 µg | 2.4 µg | 42 | 836 |
| Retinol | 824 µg | 233.6 µg | 7 | 88 |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 840 µg | 238.1 µg | 9 | 118 |
| Minerals (6) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Calcium, Ca | 4 mg | 1.1 mg | 22 | 559 |
| Copper, Cu | 1 µg | 0.3 µg | 13 | 848 |
| Phosphorus, P | 3 mg | 850.5 µg | 22 | 683 |
| Potassium, K | 5 mg | 1.4 mg | 33 | 898 |
| Sodium, Na | 2 mg | 567 µg | 57 | 1157 |
| Zinc, Zn | 10 µg | 2.8 µg | 19 | 938 |
| Other Micronutrients (2) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Cholesterol | 256 mg | 72.6 mg | 7 | 157 |
| Choline | 22.3 mg | 6.3 mg | 10 | 933 |
| Water (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Water | 240 mg | 68 mg | 50 | 2715 |
| Other (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Kcal (Energy) | 876 kcal | 248.3 kcal | 9 | 12 |
Foods Available Online
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Common Serving Sizes Of Ghee (Clarified Butter)
Here's some of the different portion/serving sizes to get a sense of the weight.
| Amount / Measurement | Weight in Gr | Weight in Oz |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Tablespoon | 14.0 g | 0.5 oz |
| 1 Cup | 224.0 g | 7.9 oz |
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