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@thechristenedviking Not really. Empty calories refer to solid fats, alcohol and sugar, not to proteins, fiber or micronutrients. Protein is a nutrient that is not usually used for energy, unlike sugar and fat. That’s why protein powder has comparatively not that many calories.

@thechristenedviking Protein powder, per definition, have proteins. Therefore, it cannot be empty calories. They are usually ultra-processed food, but not empty calories. Empty calories refer to things like Coca Cola.