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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 · INDB · USDA · CoFID · Ciqual · AFCD

✓ 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	Fat, beef tallow	902	47%	USDA
2	Lard	902	47%	USDA
3	Herring fish oil	902	47%	USDA
4	Menhaden fish oil	902	47%	USDA
5	Fish oil, menhaden, fully hydrogenated	902	47%	USDA
6	Salmon fish oil	902	47%	USDA
7	Fish oil, cod liver	902	47%	USDA
8	Sardine fish oil	902	47%	USDA
9	Sunflower oil	901	47%	Ciqual
10	Corn oil	900	47%	IFCT
11	Safflower oil	900	47%	IFCT
12	Coconut oil	900	47%	IFCT
13	Gingelly oil	900	47%	IFCT
14	Groundnut oil	900	47%	IFCT
15	Mustard oil	900	47%	IFCT
16	Palm oil पाम ऑइल	900	47%	IFCT
17	Rice bran oil	900	47%	IFCT
18	Safflower oil (blended)	900	47%	IFCT
19	Soyabean oil	900	47%	IFCT
20	Sunflower oil सूरजमुखी तेल	900	47%	IFCT
21	Ghee	900	47%	IFCT
22	Vanaspati	900	47%	IFCT
23	Oil, whale, bowhead (Alaska Native)	900	47%	USDA
24	Oil, walrus (Alaska Native)	900	47%	USDA
25	Oil, beluga, whale (Alaska Native)	900	47%	USDA
26	Oil, corn, industrial and retail, all purpose salad or cooking	900	47%	USDA
27	Oil, industrial, canola, high oleic	900	47%	USDA
28	Butter, Clarified butter (ghee)	900	47%	USDA
29	Oil, industrial, soy, low linolenic	900	47%	USDA
30	Shortening, household, lard and vegetable oil	900	47%	USDA

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.