Does Hard Water Have Calories? The Scientific Answer
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Plain tap water, including the mineral-rich variety known as hard water, is 100% calorie-free. This often surprises people who assume the high concentration of minerals must add some nutritional value in the form of energy. However, the fundamental reason why water contains zero calories is that it lacks the basic macronutrients—carbohydrates, fats, and proteins—that our bodies can convert into energy.
