Tag: High energy vegetables

While a cup of raw spinach provides excellent nutrients for just 7 calories, starchy vegetables like yams offer significantly more caloric energy per 100 grams. What vegetable produces the most energy really depends on whether you are seeking quick calories or sustained nutritional fuel.

Did you know that some foods used culinarily as "vegetables" can contain hundreds of calories per cup, challenging the notion that all vegetables are low-calorie? We explore which vegetable has the highest energy and the important role that fats, carbohydrates, and preparation play in determining a food's caloric density.