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Foods Rich in Energy

Energy from food, measured in kilocalories (kcal). Your body uses calories to fuel all activities, from breathing to exercise.

IFCT 2017 (India) + INDB + USDA FoodData Central

✓ Key Benefits

Provides energy for daily activities
Fuels brain function and organ systems
Supports growth and tissue repair

Deficiency Signs

Fatigue and weakness
Unintentional weight loss
Impaired immune function

Daily Requirement (RDA)

2320

kcal/day

Adult Male

1900

kcal/day

Adult Female

1690

kcal/day

Child (4–9 yrs)

Source: ICMR 2020

Top 30 Foods Rich in Energy

Ranked by kcal per 100g edible portion. Filter by food origin or dietary preference.

#	Food	kcal/100g	% DV	DB
1	Lard	902	47%	USDA
2	Beef tallow fat	902	47%	USDA
3	Sardine fish oil	902	47%	USDA
4	Herring fish oil	902	47%	USDA
5	Salmon fish oil	902	47%	USDA
6	Menhaden fish oil	902	47%	USDA
7	Menhaden fish oil	902	47%	USDA
8	Cod liver fish oil	902	47%	USDA
9	Safflower oil	900	47%	IFCT
10	Corn oil	900	47%	IFCT
11	Sunflower oil सूरजमुखी तेल	900	47%	IFCT
12	Soyabean oil	900	47%	IFCT
13	Clarified butter (ghee) butter	900	47%	USDA
14	Safflower oil (blended)	900	47%	IFCT
15	Rice bran oil	900	47%	IFCT
16	Palm oil	900	47%	IFCT
17	Ghee घी	900	47%	MEALSTACK
18	Whale oil	900	47%	USDA
19	Beluga oil	900	47%	USDA
20	Mustard oil	900	47%	IFCT
21	Corn oil	900	47%	USDA
22	Industrial oil	900	47%	USDA
23	Groundnut oil	900	47%	IFCT
24	Gingelly oil	900	47%	IFCT
25	Lard and vegetable oil shortening industrial	900	47%	USDA
26	Beef tallow and cottonseed shortening frying (heavy duty)	900	47%	USDA
27	Coconut oil	900	47%	IFCT
28	Turkey fat	900	47%	USDA
29	Household shortening	900	47%	USDA
30	Vanaspati	900	47%	IFCT

IFCT 2017 · INDB · USDA FoodData Central · per 100g edible portion% DV based on ICMR 2020 RDA

Frequently Asked Questions

How much Energy do I need daily?▼

The recommended daily allowance (RDA) for Energy is 2320kcal/day for adult men and 1900kcal/day for adult women, based on ICMR 2020 guidelines for India.

What does Energy do for the body?▼

Provides energy for daily activities. Fuels brain function and organ systems. Supports growth and tissue repair.

What happens if I don't get enough Energy?▼

Energy deficiency can lead to: Fatigue and weakness, Unintentional weight loss, Impaired immune function. Adequate intake through diet or supplementation is recommended.