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[–] 9 points 3 weeks ago (2 children)

Protein has 4 calories per gram, Carbs. has 4 calories per gram, Fats have 9 calories per gram.

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  • [–] 5 points 3 weeks ago

    Technically correct. However, digesting protein burns a lot of calories, whilst digesting carbs doesn't. So in reality protein is closer to 3 calories per gram. Luckily nutrition labels already take this into account

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