Why does fat provide more energy than carbohydrates?
                                
                                
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                                A single gram of fat contains about 9 calories, more than double the 4 calories found in a gram of carbohydrate or protein. This significant energy disparity is due to fundamental differences in their chemical composition and the body's metabolic processes for each macronutrient.