What specific calorie yield per gram is attributed to fat, contrasting with the yield for carbohydrates in Malida Laddu calculations?

Fat provides about 9 calories per gram, whereas carbohydrates provide 4 calories per gram

Understanding the caloric contribution of macronutrients is essential for analyzing the energy density of Malida Laddu, as the primary caloric drivers are fat (from ghee) and carbohydrates (from sugar/jaggery and flour). The caloric density values provided are that fat yields approximately 9 calories per gram. In contrast, carbohydrates, which include simple sugars and complex starches from the flour, yield about 4 calories per gram. This significant difference—fat providing more than double the energy per unit of mass—explains why the amount of ghee incorporated has such a pronounced effect on the final calorie count. In a traditional Malida Laddu, the energy contribution from fat and carbohydrates often balances out, or the fat content might slightly dominate depending on the specific recipe's binding technique.