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Despite the similar calorie content and almost identical total fat content, butter, and margarine are fundamentally different from each other. In the first case, we are talking about a natural product (albeit containing cholesterol), and in the second – about ultra-processed food.

Since potatoes contain about 70 kcal per 100 g, they can be considered a low-calorie diet food. About 75% of the composition of raw potatoes is water; 15-20% are carbohydrates; and in total for protein, fats, and fiber – no more than 5%.

Glucose is a monosaccharide that is part of food (primarily sweets and fruits), as well as obtained from carbohydrate foods during digestion. The hormone insulin is needed to absorb glucose – if not enough, blood sugar levels can rise dangerously.

Studies show that using the wrong diet for weight loss increases the chance of developing obesity by 3 times (compared to teenagers who did not use diets). Also, children who have tried to lose weight are 6 times more likely to suffer from eating disorders in adulthood.

Glycogen is the muscle (and liver) store of carbohydrates used as the primary source of energy during exercise. The source of glycogen is glucose consumed with food (or with sports drinks).