Table 4.

Examples of foods by dietary energy density categories.

Dietary energy density category	Ratio of kilocalories per gram	Examples of foods
High	4.0 – 9.0	Chocolate candies, cookies, full fat salad dressing, vegetable oil, margarine, butter
Medium	1.5 – 4.0	Lean, broiled meats, cheeses, low calorie margarine, light butter
Low	0.6 – 1.5	Beans and legumes, low fat salad dressings, rice, cereals with low fat milk
Very low	< 0.6	Skim milk, broth based soups, fruits and vegetables

Note. Rolls and Barnett [59] have defined these categories of dietary energy density and classified common foods accordingly.