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Ghee, 1 teaspoon: the honest calorie talk

Ghee, 1 teaspoon: the honest calorie talk

Ghee, 1 teaspoon is 45 kcal per 1 tsp (5 g). Here is what people like, what it does to BP and blood sugar, and the small cooking swaps that take the sting out.

26 Aug 2026 · Burnie Academy
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One serving of Ghee, 1 teaspoon — 1 tsp (5 g) — is 45 kcal. That number comes from the source under this card, not a guess. One teaspoon of ghee — log this on top of dal, rice, or roti when you add extra. People love Ghee, 1 teaspoon because it feels small. A glass does not look like a meal. 45 kcal still counts.

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