Calories
per Gram of Fat
There
are 9 calories in each gram of fat. Fat contains more than twice the number
of calories in carbs or protein.
All
Fat-Calories are Equal
As
all fat contains 9 calories per gram, the type of fat you eat is irrelevant
from a weight loss viewpoint. However, from a health viewpoint it is important
to reduce your intake of animal fats and replace them with vegetable fats/oils.
Essential
Fatty Acids - Counteract Effect of Calories?
The
Food Pyramid Guidelines and official US Dietary guidelines recommend that
all fats should be eaten sparingly. One slight exception to this rule
is omega-3 fats, found especially in oily fish (eg. salmon, mackerel,
herring) and flaxseed oil. These omega-3 essential fatty acids are high
in calories (the same as all fats) but may help to assist weight control
and maintain good health. Ideally, substitute these fish or vegetarian
fats for those in meat and full-fat cheese.
See
also:
Calories from Fat
Calculating Percent of Fat Calories
Fat Percentage vs. Fat Content
Calories per Gram of Fat
Fat Calories
Fat Replacers
How to Reduce Fat Calories
Nutrition and Fats
Nutrition and Calories in
Oils and Fats
For
calorie details of 2500 Foods, see Calories
in Foods |
