Ghee (pronounced GEE with a hard G), is a type of clarified butter. It’s more concentrated in fat than butter, as its water and milk solids have been removed. Ghee does not require refrigeration and can be kept at room temperature for several weeks. In fact, like coconut oil, it may become solid when kept at cold temperatures.
It has become very popular recently as a substitute for butter. How do they compare?
Both contain nearly 100% of calories from fat.
Ghee contains a higher concentration of fat than butter. Overall, the differences between the two are small, and choosing one over the other likely won’t significantly affect your health.
However, ghee is completely free of the milk sugar lactose and the milk protein casein, whereas butter contains small amounts of each.
Ghee is rich in important nutrients like vitamin A, omega-3 fatty acids, and conjugated linoleic acid. It may also help reduce gut inflammation and support heart health.
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