An infographic comparing net energy return by activity, showing hunting for meat, fat, and organs, and foraging for fruits, seeds, and vegetables, with illustrations of fish, goose, deer, kangaroo, bear, and various plants.

Sources & References

Energy Return by activity and food type (Excel document)

Kelly, R. (2013). The Lifeways of Hunter-Gatherers: The Foraging Spectrum. https://doi.org/10.1017/CBO9781139176132