Calories
Energy content of food, measured in kilocalories (kcal). The body uses calories from protein, fat, and carbohydrates to fuel all activities.
No established daily requirement for this nutrient.
Top Foods Highest in Calories
Amount per 100g serving. Values in kcal per 100g.
Foods Highest in Calories (Table)
| # | Food | Per 100g | Group |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fish oil, cod liver | 902 kcal | Fats and Oils |
| 2 | Fish oil, menhaden | 902 kcal | Fats and Oils |
| 3 | Fish oil, menhaden, fully hydrogenated | 902 kcal | Fats and Oils |
| 4 | Fat, beef tallow | 902 kcal | Fats and Oils |
| 5 | Fish oil, herring | 902 kcal | Fats and Oils |
| 6 | Lard | 902 kcal | Fats and Oils |
| 7 | Fish oil, salmon | 902 kcal | Fats and Oils |
| 8 | Fish oil, sardine | 902 kcal | Fats and Oils |
| 9 | Fat, turkey | 900 kcal | Fats and Oils |
| 10 | Oil, walrus (Alaska Native) | 900 kcal | American Indian/Alaska Native Foods |
| 11 | Oil, corn, industrial and retail, all purpose salad or cooki | 900 kcal | Fats and Oils |
| 12 | Fat, chicken | 900 kcal | Fats and Oils |
| 13 | Oil, industrial, canola, high oleic | 900 kcal | Fats and Oils |
| 14 | Shortening, household, lard and vegetable oil | 900 kcal | Fats and Oils |
| 15 | Oil, industrial, soy, low linolenic | 900 kcal | Fats and Oils |
| 16 | Oil, whale, bowhead (Alaska Native) | 900 kcal | American Indian/Alaska Native Foods |
| 17 | Oil, beluga, whale (Alaska Native) | 900 kcal | American Indian/Alaska Native Foods |
| 18 | Butter, Clarified butter (ghee) | 900 kcal | Dairy and Egg Products |
| 19 | Shortening industrial, lard and vegetable oil | 900 kcal | Fats and Oils |
| 20 | Shortening frying (heavy duty), beef tallow and cottonseed | 900 kcal | Fats and Oils |
Health Effects of Calories
Calories represent the energy content of food, measured in kilocalories. The body uses this energy for basal metabolism, physical activity, and the thermic effect of food.
Chronic caloric deficit leads to weight loss, muscle wasting, fatigue, weakened immunity, and in severe cases, marasmus. Prolonged restriction impairs cognitive function and hormonal balance.
Sustained caloric surplus leads to weight gain and obesity, which increases risk of type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, certain cancers, and metabolic syndrome.
Absorption & Interactions
Energy is released through digestion of macronutrients: protein and carbohydrates yield ~4 kcal/g, fat yields ~9 kcal/g, and alcohol yields ~7 kcal/g. Fiber provides ~2 kcal/g.
Other Macronutrients
Frequently Asked Questions
How much Calories do I need per day?
There is no established daily requirement for Calories.
Which food has the most Calories?
The food highest in Calories is Fish oil, cod liver with 902 kcal per 100g.
What does Calories do in the body?
Energy content of food, measured in kilocalories (kcal). The body uses calories from protein, fat, and carbohydrates to fuel all activities.