Which one of the following foodstuffs of the same quantity

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Which one of the following foodstuffs of the same quantity possesses the highest calorific value?

1. Butter
2. Apple
3. Cheese
4. Sugar

Correct Option: A

Calorific value refers to calories or thermal units contained in one unit of a substance and released when the substance is burned. Fats have higher calorific value than other food items. The calorific value of different food items (per 100 gram) are: Butter: 740; Cheese: 310; Sugar: 405; and Apple: 45.