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Does calcium contain calories?
Calcium itself does not contain calories, as it is a mineral. However, foods that are high in calcium, such as dairy products, may contain calories from other nutrients like fat and protein.
Is nutrients the same thing as minerals?
Foods and nutrients are not the same thing or same substances. Some foods have higher nutrients than other foods have.
Why do fats have higher caloric value?
High fat foods are high in calories because fat has more calories per gram than the other nutrients. Instead of having 3 calories per gram like carbohydrates and protein, fat has 9 calories per gram. Basically this means that each molecule of fat contains more food energy than the other nutrients.
What nutrients do animal foods provide?
This is what i copied from google The availability of nutrients from foods derived from animals is very high and often surpasses the availability of the same nutrients in plants. Animals provide the bulk of dietary protein and calories to Americans and are a major source of vitamin A, iron, and other nutrients. Foods derived from animals contribute significantly to total nutrients in the U.S. food supply. Moreover, the availability to humans of the nutrients in animal products is high, often exceeding the availability for the same nutrients, e.g., calcium and phosphorus, in foods derived from plants. Animal-d
How much protein is in 10 calories?
It depends on what the calories are from. Some calories are from foods rich in proteins, while other are foods that have little to no protein in them at all.
Do apple burn calories?
No. An apple, like all other foods out there, contains calories.
What happens if you are not eating enough cheese?
lf you are eating other foods that have the same nutrients as cheese, nothing happens. If you are not eating foods that have the same nutrients, you will be deficient in those nutrients.
What nutrients do vegeterians lack?
None, all nutrients can easily be found in foods other than meat.
Can the human body digest calories in fruit?
Yes. There is no difference between the calories in fruit and in other foods. Most calories in fruits come from Sugars.
What nutrient can be hidden in food and has twice as many calories as other nutrients.?
Butter or sugar.
What is an empty kilo calorie?
Foods high in sugar but lacking in other nutrients :)
why is it important to eat plant material?
Because plant foods are loaded in vitamins and minerals that are better absorbed in the body than any multivitamin or junk food. Plant material foods are higher in fiber, lower in calories, and higher in nutrients than any other snack food on average.
