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During caloric overfeeding, increasing dietary protein from 5% to 15-25% of energy significantly reduces total weight gain by increasing energy expenditure and preserving lean body mass, without altering the amount of body fat gained.

If you are in a caloric surplus, your body will store the excess energy as fat regardless of whether you eat high or low protein. However, eating a higher amount of protein (15-25% of calories) will cause your body to burn more energy and build more muscle, resulting in less *total* weight gain compared to a low-protein diet, even though the amount of fat gained is the same. To minimize total scale weight gain while overeating, prioritize protein.