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| Q. |
Which one of the following food-stuffs of the same quantity possesses the highest calorific value? |
| A. | Butter |
| B. | Apple |
| C. | Cheese |
| D. | Sugar |
| Answer» A. Butter | |
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Explanation: Calorific value refers to calories or thermal units contained in one unit of a substance and released when the substance is burned. Fats have higher calorific value than other food items. The calorific value of different food items (per 100 gram) are: Butter: 740; Cheese: 310; Sugar: 405; and Apple: 45. |
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