calculating energy content Flashcards
1
Q
how to calculate the carbohydrate percentage? (when not given)
A
add all the nutrient percentages and subtract from 100%
2
Q
ash
A
inorganic mineral content
3
Q
energy per 100g of nutrient
A
kcal provided per gram multiplied by the nutrient percentage
(kcal/g x nutrient%)
4
Q
total energy density
A
adding kcal per 100g from fat, protein and carbs
5
Q
nutrient energy as a percentage
A
kcal per 100g for nutrient divided by energy density times 100
(nutrient ÷ energy density x 100)