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
- Mamey sapote
Sapote, mamey, raw, exactly as identified by USDA.
520 kJ - Pearled barley
Cooked pearled barley; added salt/fat not specified in the source description.
515 kJ - Brown rice
Cooked, long-grain. The USDA source description does not state added salt.
514 kJ - Green plantain
Green plantain, boiled; added salt is not stated in the source description.
507 kJ - Pigeon peas
Pigeon peas (red gram), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt, exactly as identified by USDA.
506 kJ - Quinoa
Cooked quinoa; added salt/fat not specified in the source description.
503 kJ - Millet
Cooked millet; added salt/fat not specified in the source description.
498 kJ - Lupin beans
Lupins, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt, exactly as identified by USDA.
497 kJ - Shrimp
Mixed-species shrimp, cooked with moist heat; may contain moisture-retention additives.
497 kJ - Black-eyed peas
Cowpeas, catjang, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt, exactly as identified by USDA.
490 kJ - Lentils
Mature lentils, boiled without salt.
487 kJ - Yam
Yam, cooked, boiled, drained, or baked, without salt, exactly as identified by USDA.
486 kJ
All results are sorted before pagination. Bars compare amounts within this search; they do not indicate health benefits. Not reported does not mean zero.
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