This chart breaks down how many calories are in 1 gram of each nutrient/food component.
|
Food Component |
Energy Density |
|
|
kcal/g |
kJ/g |
|
|
Fat |
9 |
37 |
|
Ethanol (alcohol) |
7 |
29 |
|
Proteins |
4 |
17 |
|
Carbohydrates |
4 |
17 |
|
Organic acids |
3 |
13 |
|
Polyols (sugar alcohols, sweeteners) |
2.4 |
10 |