if calories equal energy why do we feel more lethargic on high calorie foods like kebabs, fast food, pizza etc rather than more energetic. And why do we feel more energetic on lighter goods like chicken and salads.

Question

if calories equal energy why do we feel more lethargic on high calorie foods like kebabs, fast food, pizza etc rather than more energetic. And why do we feel more energetic on lighter goods like chicken and salads.

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Calories is a measurement of raw energy essentially, it doesn’t factor in how our body is going to convert it. You can measure the “calories” in gasoline, but drinking it will give you no usable energy.