Calories in 1/2 Cup of Clarified Butter Ghee
1/2 cup of clarified butter ghee (112 g) has 981 calories. That is 49% of a 2,000 calorie diet.
The calories come from 0.3 g of protein, 111 g of fat and 0 g of carbohydrates, a split of 0% protein, 100% fat and 0% carbs. For comparison, 1/4 cup of clarified butter ghee has 491 and 3/4 cup of clarified butter ghee has 1472 calories. Burning 981 calories takes about 175 minutes of brisk walking or 79 minutes of running for a 155 lb adult, based on Harvard Health Publishing activity estimates.
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Clarified Butter Ghee: common questions
How many calories are in 1/2 cup of clarified butter ghee?
1/2 cup of clarified butter ghee weighs about 112 g and has 981 calories.
How much protein is in 1/2 cup of clarified butter ghee?
1/2 cup of clarified butter ghee has 0.3 g of protein, which is 1% of the 50 g Daily Value.
How many carbs are in 1/2 cup of clarified butter ghee?
1/2 cup of clarified butter ghee has 0 g of carbohydrates, including 0 g of fiber and 0 g of sugars.
How much clarified butter ghee is 100 calories?
100 calories of clarified butter ghee is 11 g, about 3/4 tbsp of clarified butter ghee.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, FNDDS 2021-2023. FDC ID 2710168. Original description: Ghee, clarified butter. Portion weights are USDA household measures.