Calories in ghee
1 tsp of ghee (5 g) has 44 calories, with 0 g of protein, 0 g of carbs and 5 g of fat. That's 876 calories per 100 g.
| Nutrition | 1 tsp (5 g) | 100 g |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 44 kcal | 876 kcal |
| Protein | 0 g | 0.3 g |
| Carbs | 0 g | 0 g |
| Fat | 5 g | 99.5 g |
| Fibre | 0 g | 0 g |
Figures are from USDA FoodData Central. Brands and portions vary, so treat them as a good estimate.
Is ghee good for a gym diet?
No protein to speak of. Count it as energy and get your protein from dal, paneer or curd.
Almost all of its calories come from fat.
Logging ghee in GymSensei
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| Food | Portion | Calories | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cooking oil | 1 tsp (5 g) | 44 | 0 g |
| Sugar | 1 tsp (5 g) | 19 | 0 g |
| Coconut water | 1 glass (240 g) | 46 | 1.7 g |
| Chai | 1 cup (211 g) | 34 | 0.8 g |
| Cheese pizza | 1 slice (80 g) | 213 | 9.1 g |
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