Ingredient swap
Coconut Oil vs Ghee
Coconut Oil has 0 g protein and 892 calories per 100 g; ghee has 0.3 g and 876. They behave similarly in recipes.
How to swap
Swap by weight, not by cup: 1 cup of coconut oil (218 g) ≈ 1 cup of ghee.
Side by side
| Per 100 g | Coconut Oil | Ghee |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 892 | 876 |
| Protein | 0 g | 0.3 gbetter |
| Carbs | 0 g | 0 g |
| Fat | 99 g | 99.5 g |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sugar | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sodium | 0 mgbetter | 2 mg |
| 1 cup weighs | 218 g | 205 g |
"Better" means more protein or fiber, or fewer calories, carbs, sugar or salt. Fat is not scored.
Macros per 100 g
Common questions
Can I use ghee instead of coconut oil?
Swap by weight, not by cup: 1 cup of coconut oil (218 g) ≈ 1 cup of ghee.
Which has more protein?
Ghee, with 0.3 g per 100 g versus 0 g.
Which has fewer calories?
Ghee, with 876 calories per 100 g.