Mostly water and fiber.
- Low-calorie vegetable
~0.4 kcal/g

Energy from fructose

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​Carrot /zanahoria

Low calorie fruit
- low-calorie fruit,
~0.5 kcal/g

Energy from fructose

​Apple / Manzana

Moderate-calorie legume, ~1.3 kcal/g

moderate protein

Beans / Frijolas

moderate-calorie grain/vegetable, ~1.7 kcal/g

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Corn / Mai'z

higher-calorie grain,
~3.5 kcal/g

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​Rice / Arroz

protein-rich meat,
~2.5-3.0 kcal/g

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​Ham / jamón

high-calorie dairy,
~4.0 kcal/g

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​Cheese / Queso

sugar-rich,
~4.0 kcal/g

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Candy / Dulce

fat-rich,
~7.2 kcal/g

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​Butter / Manteca

Food Energy

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• What is the difference between fast and slow energy?