Mika wrote:

Miguel Cruz wrote:

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Point being, it releases energy when burned.

As far as I know, that's exactly how the caloric count of food items
gets determined.

However it cannot be digested.

I don't think this fact has any influence on the caloric count. A pound
of hay contains x calories, whether you're a cow or a human does not
affect the count.

So for the purpose of our fascinating and enjoyable discussion, is it
considered to have calories?

I guess so.

No bioavailable calories.

miguel