What’s the Difference Between Butter and Ghee?

OM ghee: Butter eaters aren’t necessarily more prone to heart disease, says a new study. But what’s up with ghee, the clarified (purified) version you keep seeing at the store? NYC nutritionist Isabel Smith, R.D., clears things up.

DIGESTION

BUTTER: Contains casein (milk protein) and lactose (milk sugar), making it tougher to break down if you’re sensitive to dairy
GHEE: Heat removes most of the casein and lactose, so it could be easier to stomach. It also offers butyrate, a fatty acid that may aid digestion. (Learn how bone broth can help you lose weight with Rodale’s Bone Broth Diet!)