energiaarvoista

Energiaarvoista is a Finnish term used to refer to energy values, particularly in the context of nutrition labeling and energy assessment. It is formed from energia (energy) and arvo (value) and appears in inflected forms within sentences. The base concept is the quantitative amount of energy provided by food or other substances, typically expressed in kilocalories (kcal) or kilojoules (kJ). In Finnish, the more common nominative plural form for the concept is energia-arvot, while energiaarvoista is one of the inflected forms used in various grammatical cases.

In nutrition and dietary planning, energy values indicate how much energy a serving of food supplies, and are used to balance daily energy intake with expenditure. Food labeling in Finland and many European contexts often presents energia-arvot per 100 grams or per serving, alongside macronutrient information. Consumers use these values to manage weight, energy levels, and diet quality. The term energiaarvoista may appear in texts describing energy values in a broader sense, such as comparisons of energy density between foods or discussions of energy-content variability due to processing or preparation.

Units and measurement are standardized, with kJ and kcal as the primary units. In Finnish-language sources, other related terms include energia (energy), kalorittomat/kilokalorit (calories), and ravintoaineet (nutrients). See also related topics on nutrition labeling, energy balance, and food composition databases.

See also: energia, kalorirajat, kilokalorit, kilojoule, ravintoaineet.