Per gram, fats release three times the energy releases from proteins.

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Kiana Harvey

9 January, 21:20

Per gram, fats release three times the energy releases from proteins.

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Kingston Mayer · Answer 1

Fats release more energy per gram that proteins. when burned a gram of fat releases 9 calories, while one gram of protein releases about 4 calories. Fats release about twice as much energy per gram than protein. Proteins are essential in numerous body functions and processes so this molecule is not usually metabolized for energy.