Use the data given to estimate the total Calories in 100. grams of white bread f

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Use the data given to estimate the total Calories in 100. grams of white bread fats carbohydrates proteins Average Energy Content of Macronutrients 9 Cal/g 4 Cal/g 4 Cal/g Percent Water, Fat, Carbohydrates, and Protein in Selected Foods Food white bread 2% milk chocolate chip Water 37 89 Fat Carbohydrates Protein 48 5 69 2 23 cookies peanut butter sirloin steak tuna fish black beans (cooked) 50 15 2 19 25 28 57 63 23 9 Source:U.S Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service, Home and Garden Bulletin 72, 2002 Calories

Explanation / Answer

Calories from fat = 9*4 = 36 calories

Calories from carbohydrates = 48*4 = 192 calories

Calories from protein = 8*4 = 32 calories.

Total calories = 36+192+32 = 260 calories.

Total calories in 100gm white bread is 260 calories.

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