Eli5: Why do “empty” calories provide less energy?

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Why do 100 calories in candy feel less sustainable than 100 calories in fruit? Aren’t they energetically equivalent?

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Like firewood. The more substance, the longer it takes to burn. Even if it looks like the same amount.

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