Alcohol (ethanol) is a regular companion in western cuisine. But how much calories do we get from it? Some say that although ethanol has calories – 7 kcal per gram (more than carbohydrates – e.g. sugar! – as already described) – they actually are not used (or entirely used) by your body. So, let’s try […]
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Caloric value of food
Everyone who thinks just a little bit about what he or she eats, thinks about the calories and caloric value of food – how much energy food or drink will provide – either to get the most out of it or to get a little as possible out of its food. But how are these […]