Composition of the Universe

According to the most current consensus among scientists, what is the universe made of?
Percentages are approximations, of course!
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Component
68.3
Responsible for the accelaration of the expansion of the universe
Dark Energy
26.8
Does not emit or interact with electromagnetic radiation
Dark Matter
3.4
Elements found in intergalactic gas and interstellar clouds
Hydrogen
1.1
Helium
.5
Luminous spheres of plasma held together by their own gravity
Stars
.3
Particles that only interact via the weak force and gravity
Neutrinos
.03
Have more than two protons, make up most of the Earth
Heavy Elements
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Level 42
Nov 18, 2025
Probably should add photons, even if their energy density is negligible now.