Dietary labels are inferred automatically from Butter oil, anhydrous's food group, name and nutrient profile — a helpful guide, not a guarantee. Recipes and brands vary, so always read the label on packaged foods.
Low nutrient density 2/100
How many beneficial nutrients Butter oil, anhydrous delivers for its calories — scored across 24 vitamins, minerals, protein and fiber, minus saturated fat and sodium. See the most nutrient-dense foods.
Caloric ratio
Where the calories in Butter oil, anhydrous come from — the split across carbs, fat & protein.
100% from fat
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Carbs 0%0.0 g per serving
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Fat 100%99.5 g per serving
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Protein 0%0.3 g per serving
What Butter oil, anhydrous is a good source of
Stand-out nutrients per 100 g, by share of your Daily Value. Bold figures are an excellent source (20%+ DV).
Full nutrition breakdown
- Beneficial
- Moderate
- Limit
- Neutral
Bars are shaded by how a high amount affects your diet — green for nutrients to seek out (fiber, protein, vitamins), red for those best kept low (saturated fat, sodium, cholesterol), neutral where it depends. Each bar shows the % of your Daily Value per serving.
| Carbohydrates | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Total Carbohydrate | 0.0 g | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 g | |
| Total Sugars | 0.0 g | — |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 99.5 g | |
| Saturated Fat | 61.9 g | |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 28.7 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.7 g | — |
| Omega-3 Fatty Acids | 1,447.0 mg | — |
| Omega-6 Fatty Acids | 2,247.0 mg | — |
| Butyric Acid | 3,226.0 mg | — |
| Caproic Acid | 1,910.0 mg | — |
| Caprylic Acid | 1,112.0 mg | — |
| Capric Acid | 2,495.0 mg | — |
| Lauric Acid | 2,793.0 mg | — |
| Myristic Acid | 10,005.0 mg | — |
| Palmitic Acid | 26,166.0 mg | — |
| Stearic Acid | 12,056.0 mg | — |
| Palmitoleic Acid | 2,228.0 mg | — |
| Oleic Acid | 25,026.0 mg | — |
| Gadoleic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Erucic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Linoleic Acid | 2,247.0 mg | — |
| Arachidonic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0.0 mg | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0.0 mg | — |
| Protein & Amino Acids | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 0.3 g | |
| Histidine | 8.0 mg | — |
| Isoleucine | 17.0 mg | — |
| Leucine | 27.0 mg | — |
| Lysine | 22.0 mg | — |
| Methionine | 7.0 mg | — |
| Phenylalanine | 14.0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 13.0 mg | — |
| Tryptophan | 4.0 mg | — |
| Valine | 19.0 mg | — |
| Alanine | 10.0 mg | — |
| Arginine | 10.0 mg | — |
| Aspartic Acid | 21.0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 3.0 mg | — |
| Glutamic Acid | 59.0 mg | — |
| Glycine | 6.0 mg | — |
| Proline | 27.0 mg | — |
| Serine | 15.0 mg | — |
| Tyrosine | 14.0 mg | — |
| Vitamins | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 840.0 mcg | |
| Vitamin C | 0.0 mg | |
| Vitamin D | 1.8 mcg | |
| Vitamin E | 2.8 mg | |
| Vitamin K | 8.6 mcg | |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.0 mg | |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.0 mg | |
| Niacin (B3) | 0.0 mg | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.0 mg | |
| Folate (B9) | 0.0 mcg | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.0 mcg | |
| Pantothenic Acid (B5) | 0.0 mg | |
| Choline | 22.3 mg |
| Minerals | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 4.0 mg | |
| Iron | 0.0 mg | |
| Magnesium | 0.0 mg | |
| Phosphorus | 3.0 mg | |
| Potassium | 5.0 mg | |
| Sodium | 2.0 mg | |
| Zinc | 0.0 mg | |
| Copper | 0.0 mg | |
| Manganese | 0.0 mg | |
| Selenium | 0.0 mcg |
| Sterols | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 256.0 mg | |
| Phytosterols | ~ | — |
| Other | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Alcohol | 0.0 g | — |
| Caffeine | 0.0 mg | — |
| Theobromine | 0.0 mg | — |
| Ash | 0.0 g | — |
About Butter oil, anhydrous
Anhydrous butter oil — better known as clarified butter, or as ghee in South Asian cooking — is butter that has had its water and milk solids removed, leaving almost pure golden butterfat. The result keeps butter's rich flavor but behaves very differently in the pan.
Stripping out the milk solids gives it a much higher smoke point than regular butter, so it can be used for frying and high-heat cooking without burning. It is essentially pure fat, at roughly 876 calories per 100 grams, and is mostly saturated fat — one to enjoy in moderation. Because the milk solids are gone, it contains virtually no lactose, which makes it tolerable for many people who react to butter.
Central to Indian and Middle Eastern cooking, ghee adds a deep, nutty richness to everything from dals to sautéed vegetables, and its long shelf life made it a practical fat long before refrigeration.
Nutrition data from USDA FoodData Central & FooDB. Values are per 100 g, edible portion.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Butter oil, anhydrous?
There are 875 calories in 100 g of Butter oil, anhydrous, or about 1,794 calories in 1 cup (205 g).
How much protein is in Butter oil, anhydrous?
Butter oil, anhydrous contains 0.3 g of protein per 100 g.
How many carbs are in Butter oil, anhydrous?
Butter oil, anhydrous has 0.0 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.
How much fat is in Butter oil, anhydrous?
Butter oil, anhydrous provides 99.5 g of total fat per 100 g.
What is Butter oil, anhydrous a good source of?
Butter oil, anhydrous is an excellent source of Vitamin A (RAE) (93% DV) and a good source of Vitamin E (per 100 g). Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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