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Keep ghee, just measure the spoon

Keep ghee, just measure the spoon

Ghee is almost pure fat, so the calories add up fast when you pour it freehand. Use a measured spoon and you can enjoy it every day without the numbers creeping up on you.

12 Jul 2026 · Burnie Academy
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Ghee makes you fat, so you should switch to refined oil to lose weight.

mostly false

mostly false - ghee and refined oil are almost the same in calories. Ghee has about 897 kcal per 100 g, and sunflower oil has about 884. Swapping jars saves you almost nothing. The spoon is what matters. A measured spoon of ghee is fine. A free pour of any fat is what creeps up on you.

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