Ghee vs Butter
A side-by-side guide to substituting Butter for Ghee (or vice versa).
Butter works as a 1:1 swap for Ghee in most recipes.
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Butter
Conversion: 1:1 substitution (use the same amount)
Tags: common
Notes: 1:1 swap. Works in almost everything ghee does, but has lower smoke point (~350°F vs ~485°F). Not ideal for very high-heat cooking.
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1:1 swap. Works in almost everything ghee does, but has lower smoke point (~350°F vs ~485°F). Not ideal for very high-heat cooking. The conversion is 1:1 substitution (use the same amount).
Common questions
Yes — 1:1 swap. Works in almost everything ghee does, but has lower smoke point (~350°F vs ~485°F). Not ideal for very high-heat cooking. Ratio: 1:1 substitution (use the same amount).
1:1 substitution (use the same amount). For other quantities, use the SubSwap calculator.
They are similar in most uses, but 1:1 swap..
Butter is one of the options SubSwap lists for Ghee. The 'best' choice depends on your recipe — see the full list of Ghee substitutes.
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