What about the thermic effect of food? 100kcal of protein yields less final energy then 100kcal of carbs. Calorie counting will probably have you losing weigh

What about the thermic effect of food? 100kcal of protein yields less final energy then 100kcal of carbs. Calorie counting will probably have you losing weight, but reduction of carbs to protein for example will assist with weight loss better. Also protein is more useful to your body than carbohydrates.