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Energy (dietary)
Established research area
A measure of the fuel food provides — expressed in kilocalories (Calories) or kilojoules — rather than a substance in itself; it comes from carbohydrate, fat, protein, and alcohol.
Commonly noted
- Commonly noted
- Dietary energy is a measure, expressed in kilocalories (also called Calories) or kilojoules, of the fuel that food provides, not a substance in its own right; it comes from carbohydrate and protein (about 4 kcal per gram), fat (about 9 kcal per gram), and alcohol (about 7 kcal per gram).
Source: National Academies (DRI)
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Energy jelly (nutrition jelly pouch)Feelments is for personal tracking and general wellness education. It does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.