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
- Lima beans
Large mature lima beans, boiled without salt.
482 kJ - Couscous
Couscous, cooked, exactly as identified by USDA.
469 kJ - Halibut
Fish, halibut, Atlantic and Pacific, cooked, dry heat, exactly as identified by USDA.
464 kJ - Fava beans
Broadbeans (fava beans), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt, exactly as identified by USDA.
460 kJ - Mung beans
Mung beans, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt, exactly as identified by USDA.
441 kJ - Atlantic cod
Atlantic cod, cooked with dry heat.
440 kJ - Breadfruit
Breadfruit, raw, exactly as identified by USDA.
431 kJ - Amaranth
Cooked amaranth grain.
429 kJ - Wild rice
Wild rice, cooked, exactly as identified by USDA.
423 kJ - Teff
Teff, cooked, exactly as identified by USDA.
422 kJ - Cottage cheese
Creamed cottage cheese, large or small curd.
412 kJ - Banana
Ripe or slightly ripe, raw edible banana.
408 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