Using the energy values for carbohydrates, fats, and proteins (see table below), what are the total kilocalories (Calories) listed for a black cherry almond bar? (Round off answers for each food type to the tens place.)

TABLE 3.7 Typical Energy
Values for the Three Food
Types
Food Type kJ/g
Amount of Carbohydrates- 17
Amount of Fat-38
Amount of Protein-17
What are the total kilojoules
Express your answer with the appropriate units

1 answer

To calculate the total kilocalories (Calories) for a black cherry almond bar, we need to know the amount of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins in the bar.

However, the given table only provides the energy values in kilojoules (kJ) per gram for each food type. We need the amount (in grams) of each macronutrient present in the bar to determine the total kilocalories.

Without that information, we cannot accurately determine the total kilocalories for the black cherry almond bar.