There are only 4 macronutrients (foods metabolism can run on): carbs, fat, protein, & ethanol. So if you believe protein & fat are nutrients, then you must believe carbs are as well.
Re:What Does 200 Calories Look Like?
by enraged_camel on Tuesday February 19, 2013 @12:50PM
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I must say, you have taken childish pedantry to a whole new level.
Re:What Does 200 Calories Look Like?
by Dylan16807 on Tuesday February 19, 2013 @01:38PM
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'Macronutrients' are not diet 'nutrients'. Nutrients are chemicals the body needs an external supply of. Building blocks for cells and structures. They have nothing to do with metabolism.
Even at a basic level, that's not true. Despite popular myth, the body can derive 1.5/2 cal/g of fiber as well.
> While there is still some debate in the area, researchers have assigned a caloric value to fiber of 1.5-2 cal/gram (depending on the specific type).
Source: http://www.bodyrecomposition.com/nutrition/fiber-its-natures...
It does not contain any minerals, vitamins, protein, essential fatty acids, micronutrients or antioxidants, which in the context of this discussion, is what is meant by saying it has no nutrients.