eli5: Why are the effects of eating 100g chicken and 100g cake different on the body?

Question

One example being variation in weight gain despite consuming 100g food in both the cases.

I’ve not studied the subject after HS, so the premise and analogy may not be entirely correct.

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Answer 1

Different nutrients and components breakdown and are stored in various rates and ability. Carbs (sugars) are easily broken down and store in various organs. Proteins are much larger and break down into amino acids, if not used within their appropriate time frame, you poop it out. Similar with fats.