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I was just wondering why does muscle weigh more than fat?

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Density: Fat has a density of 0.9 g / ml and muscle has a density of 1.1 g/ml.

Answered 5/25/2015

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A member asked:

I was just wondering why does muscle weigh more than fat?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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