EXPLORE A NUTRIENT
Energy
Discover how amounts vary across foods, on a shared basis for comparison.
Understand this nutrient ↓What is it?
Food energy reported in kJ; energy is a quantity, not a molecule. [1]
A conceptual representation, not a molecular structure.
Description, source and attribution
A conceptual grouping, not a molecular structure. This reporting category contains multiple components or represents a calculated quantity.
Original Bitameans conceptual/fallback artwork; not a chemical structure. Source · Reuse terms
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A COMMON BASIS
Foods, per 100 g
175 foods with data 31 not reported, excluded from ranking
- Mango
Raw mango; variety not specified.
250 kJ - Pear
Raw pear; variety not specified.
239 kJ - Mandarin
Raw mandarin/tangerine, edible portion.
223 kJ - Artichoke
Artichokes, (globe or french), cooked, boiled, drained, without salt, exactly as identified by USDA.
220 kJ - Apricot
Apricots, raw, exactly as identified by USDA.
201 kJ - Loquat
Loquats, raw, exactly as identified by USDA.
197 kJ - Orange
Raw orange, all commercial varieties; edible flesh.
197 kJ - Rice drink
Beverages, rice milk, unsweetened, exactly as identified by USDA.
195 kJ - Plum
Plums, raw, exactly as identified by USDA.
192 kJ - Cranberries
Cranberries, raw, exactly as identified by USDA.
191 kJ - Beet
Beet, boiled and drained; added salt is not stated in the source description.
184 kJ - Gooseberry
Gooseberries, raw, exactly as identified by USDA.
184 kJ
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UNDERSTAND THE DATA
What it means for your diet
The exact USDA entry here is Energy. The source below gives general nutrition context only; it does not establish a deficiency syndrome, benefit, supplement dose or safe upper limit for this individual measurement. Energy methods, organic acids and other analytical components must not be treated as interchangeable nutrients.
Ranking amounts describe foods, not supplement doses. A high rank does not mean you should consume more. Source recommendations and cautions retain their original population and scope.
Nutrition [1]
Source: MedlinePlus, National Library of Medicine. Original health-topic summary, reproduced with attribution.
Good nutrition is important in keeping people healthy throughout their lives - when they are babies, toddlers, children, adults, and then older adults. It can help people live longer and lower their risk of health problems like heart disease, type 2 diabetes, obesity, and more.
Good nutrition is about healthy eating. This means regularly choosing healthy foods and beverages. A healthy eating plan should give your body the energy and nutrients that you need every day. Nutrients include proteins, carbohydrates, fats, , , and . The plan should also take into account your preferences, cultural traditions, and budget.
Identity and structure sources
- USDA FoodData Central: Foundation Foods Documentation · Accessed 2026-09-13