Its higher nutritional values includes Protein, Iron, Sodium, Calcium, Vitamin A, D, E along with Omega 3 and Omega 6 fatty acids. Ghee is rich in omega-3 fatty acids, which lower cholesterol and improve heart health. The butyric acid in ghee also promotes immunity, by increasing the production of killer T cells in the gut. Ghee contains medium-chain fatty acids which the liver can absorb directly and burn immediately, making it a healthier source of energy than most of the carbs we eat today.