Calories
per Gram of Protein
There
are just under 4 calories in each gram of protein.
Although
protein is essential for good health, it is better to lower your intake
of animal protein (e.g. from cheese and meat) and increase your intake
of vegetable protein (e.g. from beans, soybeans, lentils, nuts.)
From
a health viewpoint, over-consumption of protein is not recommended and
may cause health problems. If you are trying to lose weight, it is best
to eat a diet which is low in animal fat, high in healthy (low glycemic
index) carbohydrates with modest amounts of protein and about 1200 calories.
For
calorie details of 2500 Foods, see Calories
in Foods
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