Side-by-Side Comparison
Cooking Oils & Fats
Butter (Unsalted) vs. Ghee (Clarified Butter)
Comparing 2 standards across 9 specifications. 8 key differences identified.
Comparing:
Butter (Unsalted)
Ghee (Clarified Butter)
Unsalted dairy butter is an emulsion of water droplets in milkfat (minimum 80% butterfat, ~16–18% water, ~1–2% milk solids). Per 100g, it provides 717 kcal, 81.1g fat (51.4g saturated), and a low smoke point of 150°C (302°F).
Ghee is clarified butterfat simmered until water evaporates and milk solids caramelize and are filtered out. Per 100g, it delivers 884 kcal, 99.8g fat (62% saturated, 29% monounsaturated), zero lactose, zero casein, and a high smoke point of 252°C (485°F).
Specification Comparison Table
9 Parameters| Parameter / Spec | ||
|---|---|---|
|
Smoke Point
|
150°C (302°F) (Low due to milk solids) | 252°C (485°F) |
|
Monounsaturated Fat (MUFA)
|
21.0 % | 28.7 (Oleic Acid) % |
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Polyunsaturated Fat (PUFA)
|
3.0 % | 3.7 (Linoleic Acid) % |
|
Saturated Fat (SFA)
|
51.4 (Palmitic, Myristic, Stearic) % | 62.0 (Palmitic, Stearic, Butyric) % |
|
Omega-6 to Omega-3 Ratio
|
2 : 1 | 2 : 1 (Grass-Fed) |
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Primary Fatty Acid
|
Palmitic Acid (C16:0) | Palmitic / Oleic / Butyric Acid (C4:0) |
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Free Acidity (as Oleic)
|
≤ 0.30 % | ≤ 0.30 % |
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Extraction Method
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Churning of sweet cream | Slow simmering + Milk solid filtration |
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Shelf Life
|
3 – 6 Months (Refrigerated) | 12 Months (Ambient temperature shelf-stable) |
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