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"4 kcal per gram" refers to the amount of energy provided by a substance when consumed. Specifically, it indicates that for every gram of that substance, the body can extract 4 kilocalories (kcal) of energy, which is a measure commonly used in nutrition. This value is particularly associated with carbohydrates and proteins, meaning they provide energy that can be used by the body for various functions. In contrast, fats typically provide about 9 kcal per gram.
Lipids provide the most amount of energy per gram compared to carbohydrates and proteins. They contain twice as many calories per gram (9 kcal/g) as carbohydrates and proteins (4 kcal/g).
Minerals themselves do not provide any calories, as they are inorganic substances that do not contribute energy. Therefore, there are no kilocalories per gram of minerals.
Energy in food is stored in three types of molecules. Carbohydrates and proteins can store 4 kCal per gram. Fats (or triglycerides) can store up to 9 kCal per gram.
1 gram of fat is about 9 calories
Fats are the most efficient biomolecules for storing energy, providing around 9 kcal per gram, while carbohydrates and proteins provide around 4 kcal per gram. Nucleic acids are not typically used for energy storage in the body.
7 kcal per gram
Fats provide approximately 9 calories (37.7 kJ) of energy per gram.
4 calories per gram or 16.8kJ per gram
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Protein has 4 calories per gram Carbohydrate has 4 calories per gram too Fat has 9 calories per gram
4 calories per one gram of carbohydrates. == == A single gram of carbohydrates contains roughly four calories of energy. (Proteins also contain 4 kcal/gram; fats contain 9 kcal/gram and ethanol contains 7 kcal/gram.)