You claim that I am "ill informed" but go on to say something sophomoric like "The bottom line is the human body is complex and not all calories are created equal."
This statement proves, beyond any doubt, that you are in way over your head here, and your bravado is nothing more than a coping mechanism for that fact. This is the kind of thing someone says who has had little or no education in biochemistry and human physiology. It's a common "tell" that separates those who took the time to learn the subject and the posers who act like they know it simply because they read a few books....or because they stayed at a Holiday Inn Express.
Let me explain it to you in simple terms even you should be able to understand: A calorie is a measure of the amount of energy. This is how it is defined and it is always the same no matter what. Metabolizing fat, carbs and amino acids will all require different pathways and the efficiencies will not be the same for all of those processes. This is understood. Even so, a calorie is always a calorie.
You're a poser who uses bravado to hide the fact that your knowledge is only skin deep. That's why you are unable to respond to anything I've posted and, instead, resort to some asinine bet that only proves that you're a horses rear end.
You did manage to say one thing that's true. The human body is indeed complex. At least you are capable of stating the obvious.
Now, if you can ever manage to explain how I can lose weight if I consume more calories from fat and protein than I burn, I'm all ears. I won't be holding my breath.