Ghee has about 45 calories per 1 tsp (5 g), with 0 g protein, 0 g carbs and 5 g fat. Per 100 g it has 900 kcal.
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| Serving | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 tsp (5 g) | 45 kcal | 0 g | 0 g | 5 g |
| 1 tbsp (14 g) | 126 kcal | 0 g | 0 g | 14 g |
| 100 g | 900 kcal | 0 g | 0 g | 100 g |
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| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per 1 tsp (5 g) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 900 kcal | 45 kcal |
| Protein | 0 g | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 0 g | 0 g |
| Fat | 100 g | 5 g |
| Fibre | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sugar | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sodium | 0 mg | 0 mg |
| Calcium | 0 mg | 0 mg |
| Iron | 0 mg | 0 mg |
| Potassium | 0 mg | 0 mg |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0 mg |
Source: Indian Food Composition Tables 2017 (NIN, ICMR). Values are for the ready-to-eat form unless the name says raw or dry, and vary with recipe, oil and portion.
To burn it off: 1 tsp (5 g) (45 kcal) takes about 9 min of brisk walking or 4 min of running for a 70 kg adult.
One serving of Ghee, 1 tsp (5 g), has roughly 45 calories, with 0 g protein, 0 g carbohydrates, 5 g fat and 0 g fibre.
100 g of Ghee has 900 kcal, with 0 g protein, 0 g carbs, 100 g fat, 0 g fibre and 0 g sugar.
Ghee has 0 g protein per 100 g (0 g in 1 tsp (5 g)). Protein provides about 0% of its calories.
Only in measured portions. At 900 kcal per 100 g it is calorie-dense, so portions add up fast. 1 tsp (5 g) adds 45 kcal, so count it within your daily target.
Burning roughly 45 kcal takes about 9 minutes of brisk walking or 4 minutes of running for a 70 kg adult. It takes longer if you're lighter and less time if you're heavier.
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