How many kcal of energy are supplied per gram of alcohol?
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One gram of pure alcohol contains 7 kcal (kilocalories) of energy, placing its caloric density between that of carbohydrates (4 kcal/g) and fat (9 kcal/g). However, unlike other energy sources, alcohol provides 'empty calories' that offer no nutritional value to the body.
