Calories are just calories?

[RussianRocket]

Does it matter if calories come from liquids or is it better if it came from solids? Say Milk vs Steak (steak tastes better lol)

[Jane]

Liquids are going to be digested faster.

The nutrient breakdown is different. Both have protein, but skim milk is going to have a decent amount of carbohydrate (lactose) and steak is going to have a lot more fat.
It's not only calories that count, but the different ratios of fats, proteins, and carbs...so, milk and steak both play different roles in a diet, depending on your plan.

[Saint Patrick]

Originally posted by Jane
Liquids are going to be digested faster.

The nutrient breakdown is different. Both have protein, but skim milk is going to have a decent amount of carbohydrate (lactose) and steak is going to have a lot more fat.
It's not only calories that count, but the different ratios of fats, proteins, and carbs...so, milk and steak both play different roles in a diet, depending on your plan.

Well said.

[Clark]

Also remember that milk has sugars in it which will probably cause an insulin boost which we all know can allow fat to be stored more easily.

[RussianRocket]

I'm bulking up and all i need to know at this point if it matters if i drink the calories or eat them?

[body]

drinking normally speeds up digestion and increase absorption, but its not a huge difference and will depend on nutrient.