If one gram of fat contains 9 calories, and there are about 454 grams in a pound, how come 1 pound of fat is commonly equated to be about 3,500 calories instead of about 4,000 calories?

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If one gram of fat contains 9 calories, and there are about 454 grams in a pound, how come 1 pound of fat is commonly equated to be about 3,500 calories instead of about 4,000 calories?

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Ah, so my love handles are more than just pure oil? I guess that explains why they won’t fry up nicely.