Ghee (clarified butter) vs Olive oil

Leader

Ghee (clarified butter)3

Olive oil2

Ghee (clarified butter) leads 3–2 · 5 categories decided · 5 ties

Each value is per 100 g edible portion.

The verdict

Ghee (clarified butter) comes out ahead, winning 3 of 5 nutrient match-ups.

Pick Ghee (clarified butter) for more protein, more potassium and more calcium.

Pick Olive oil for less saturated fat and more iron.

Evenly matched on fiber, sugar, sodium, magnesium and vitamin C.

Equal weight (per 100 g)Common serving Equal calories

Head-to-head

Energy
876 kcal
884 kcal
Proteinmore is better
WIN0.28 g
0 g
Carbohydrate
0 g
0 g
Fibermore is better
0 g
0 g
Total sugarsless is better
0 g
0 g
Total fat
99.48 g
100 g
Saturated fatless is better
61.92 g
13.81 gWIN
Sodiumless is better
2 mg
2 mg
Potassiummore is better
WIN5 mg
1 mg
Calciummore is better
WIN4 mg
1 mg
Ironmore is better
0 mg
0.56 mgWIN
Magnesiummore is better
0 mg
0 mg
Vitamin Cmore is better
0 mg
0 mg
Vitamin Dmore is better
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Winners are decided by deterministic per-metric rules on the stated basis; ties and missing data don’t score (missing ≠ zero). Educational information only — not medical advice.