calorie density
Fuel per bite
Calorie density is the number of calories in a given weight or volume of food.
Foods with high calorie density—oils, nuts, chocolate—pack many calories into small portions.
Foods with low calorie density—vegetables, broth, watermelon—provide fewer calories for the same amount.
The concept is central to weight management strategies: Filling your plate with low calorie density foods helps you eat less without feeling hungry.
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