The ratio between the caloric content and the nutrient composition of a food is known as

• A. Caloric Density
• B. Nutrient Density
• C. Glycemic Index
• D. Caloric Quotient

Answer: (B)

Nutrient density describes how many nutrients you get for each calorie in a food. This ratio shows how efficiently a food supports nutrient needs relative to its energy content, which is why it’s the best fit for describing the relationship between caloric content and nutrient composition. Caloric density, by contrast, is calories per unit weight and focuses on energy load rather than nutrients. Glycemic index measures how quickly a carbohydrate-containing food raises blood glucose, not its nutrient richness. Caloric quotient isn’t a standard term in this context. Therefore, nutrient density is the correct concept.