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Re:Intermittent fasting works – not only for weight loss but... by unholiness on Sunday June 14, 2020 @08:28PM (#23522675)
The only significant contributors to calories and mass of any food item are water, proteins, carbs, and fat. They are respectively 0, 4, 4, and 9 calories per gram. So, foods that are waterlogged (fruits and veggies) are very low calories per gram and foods that are fattier will be denser.

Honestly curious: Is there more discussion to be had than that?

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Re:Intermittent fasting works – not only for weight loss but... by Diesel555 on Saturday June 20, 2020 @12:53PM (#23584950)
Just understanding how fullness relates to calories. How a full meal of something that is less calorically dense can divide your calorie intake by two compared to super fatty processed foods.
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