Is ghee a seed oil?
No. Ghee is not a seed oil. Clarified butter: the same fat with the milk solids removed.
Quick facts
| Seed oil? | No |
| PUFA share | About 3% of its fat |
| PUFA per tablespoon | About 0.4 g |
Figures from USDA oil composition data. How we use them is on the methodology page.
Other fats that are not seed oils
- Palm oil, about 10% PUFA
- Olive oil, about 10% PUFA
- Avocado oil, about 14% PUFA
- Coconut oil, about 2% PUFA
- Butter, about 3% PUFA
- Beef tallow, about 3% PUFA
- Lard, about 11% PUFA
More answers
Yes, it is a seed oil
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No, it is not a seed oil
Frequently asked
Is ghee a seed oil?
No. Ghee is not a seed oil. Clarified butter: the same fat with the milk solids removed.
How much polyunsaturated fat is in ghee?
About 3% of the fat in ghee is polyunsaturated, roughly 0.4 g in a tablespoon.