Question

which food provides the most energy per gram?

a. salad dressing

b. a glass of wine

c. a soft drink

d. an apple

e. skinless chicken breast

Explanation:

Salad dressing is high in fats. Fats provide 9 kcal/g, while carbs/proteins provide 4 kcal/g, and alcohol provides 7 kcal/g. So salad dressing (fat - rich) has the most energy per gram. Wine has alcohol (7kcal/g), soft drink/apple have carbs (4kcal/g), chicken breast has protein (4kcal/g).

Answer:

a. Salad dressing