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Are liquid calories the same as solid food calories?

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Sort of: Calories are calories as far as serving as fuel for the body, but liquid calories are generally less filling and less satisfying than whole food calories.

Answered 4/7/2013

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Dr. Charles Davant answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

None: A calorie is a calorie--you may absorb the liquid ones faster, but they all turn into fat.

Answered 4/7/2013

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