Ghee, clarified butter vs. Lard vs. Animal fat or drippings
Side-by-side comparison of nutrient values per 100g edible portion, sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's FoodData Central (FDC) - SR Legacy reference foods and FDC Foundation foods (April 2026 release). Each value reflects USDA's standardized laboratory analysis methodology under USDA data-documentation methodology.
Animal fat or drippings has the most protein of the foods compared, at 2.2 g per 100g.
| Nutrient | Ghee, clarified butter | Lard | Animal fat or drippings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protein | 0.28 G | 0 G | 2.2 G |
| Total lipid (fat) | 99.5 G | 100 G | 92.2 G |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 0 G | 0 G | 0 G |
| Energy | 876 KCAL | 902 KCAL | 841 KCAL |
| Total Sugars | 0 G | 0 G | 0 G |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0 G | 0 G | 0 G |
| Calcium, Ca | 4 MG | 0 MG | 5 MG |
| Iron, Fe | 0 MG | 0 MG | 0.23 MG |
| Potassium, K | 5 MG | 0 MG | 21 MG |
| Sodium, Na | 2 MG | 0 MG | 604 MG |
| Cholesterol | 256 MG | 95 MG | 93 MG |
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 61.9 G | 39.2 G | 35.6 G |
Values shown are per 100g edible portion from Source: USDA FoodData Central Retrieved and formatted by GetFoodFacts Editorial. For interactive comparison of up to three foods with macro bars and charts, use the main compare tool.