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Energy density of fat and gasoline
Fat produces 9 kilocalories per gram, and gasoline produces 45MJ per kilogram. Fat is the nutrient with the highest energy density. 1g fat can generate 9 kilocalories, while 1kg fat can store 7,700 kilocalories. The energy density of gasoline is about 45MJ/kg, which is equivalent to 12500Wh/kg.