Do Triglycerides Contain More Than 4 Times as Much Energy as Carbohydrates?
                                
                                
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                                Gram for gram, fats (triglycerides) provide about 9 kilocalories of energy, while carbohydrates provide 4 kilocalories, making fats just over twice as energy-dense. The misconception that triglycerides contain more than four times the energy of carbohydrates is therefore false, though they are significantly more energy-rich.