A high energy density means that a food has more calories per unit weight than other foods. The most common example of this is fat, which contains 9 calories per gram compared to protein and carbohydrates with 4-5 calories per gram respectively. This means you can eat less volume for the same number of total calories when eating higher energy density nutrients like fats.
Which nutrient has the greatest energy density?
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