Tag: Macronutrient roles

Did you know that one gram of fat provides more than double the energy of one gram of carbohydrate or protein? We answer which has more energy, carbs, lipids, or proteins, by exploring the surprising energy density of these essential macronutrients and how our bodies utilize them.

While all macronutrients provide calories, protein is not the body's primary energy source. This essential nutrient, famously known for building muscle, plays a complex role in your body's energy production, primarily as a last resort when carbohydrate and fat stores are insufficient.