If a food item weighs 120 grams and its composed of 77 grams of carbhydrates, 19 grams of fat, and 24 grams of protein, what is its total calorie count?
Carbs and protein each provide each provide 4 calories per gram and fats provide 9.
Thanks for all who will help.
cAL.=77g*4cal/g + 19g*9cal/g+24g*4cal/g
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To determine the total calorie count of this food item, we need to calculate the calories contributed by each macronutrient (carbohydrates, fats, and proteins) and then sum them up.
Carbohydrates and proteins each provide 4 calories per gram, so we can multiply the weight of each by 4 to find their calorie contribution:
- Carbohydrates: 77 grams * 4 calories/gram = 308 calories
- Proteins: 24 grams * 4 calories/gram = 96 calories
Fats, on the other hand, provide 9 calories per gram, so we can multiply the weight of fats by 9 to find their calorie contribution:
- Fats: 19 grams * 9 calories/gram = 171 calories
Now, we can sum up the calorie contributions of each macronutrient to find the total calorie count:
Total calorie count = Carbohydrates' calorie contribution + Proteins' calorie contribution + Fats' calorie contribution
Total calorie count = 308 calories + 96 calories + 171 calories = 575 calories
Therefore, the total calorie count of the food item is 575 calories.