Food Calories

fats f (g)

8.

carbohydrates c (g)

12.

proteins p (g)

8.

total Calories	152.0	100.%
Calories from fats	72.0	47.4%
Calories from carbohydrates	48.0	31.6%
Calories from proteins	32.0	21.1%

This Demonstration estimates the Calories in a serving of food based on its fat, carbohydrate, and protein contents. It assumes that fats contribute 9 Calories per gram and carbohydrates and proteins contribute 4 Calories per gram each. It also calculates and displays the relative contributions of these components to the food's energy content. The thumbnail settings correspond to a serving of whole milk.