Food - Energy Content
Energy in carbohydrates, fats and proteins.
The specific energy content in carbohydrates, fats and proteins in food:
| Food | Specific Energy | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| (MJ/kg) | (kcal/g) | (Btu/lb) | |
| Carbohydrates | 17 | 4 | 7300 |
| Fats | 39 | 9 | 16800 |
| Proteins | 17 | 4 | 7300 |
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The specific energy content in carbohydrates, fats and proteins in food:
| Food | Specific Energy | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| (MJ/kg) | (kcal/g) | (Btu/lb) | |
| Carbohydrates | 17 | 4 | 7300 |
| Fats | 39 | 9 | 16800 |
| Proteins | 17 | 4 | 7300 |