How many Calories (that is, kilocalories) are in a 37.8g serving of potato chips if we assume that they are essentially 50% carbohydrate, and 50% fats? [Energy from Food, p. 189 in the textbook]

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How many Calories (that is, kilocalories) are in a 37.8g  serving of potato chips if we assume that they are essentially 50% carbohydrate, and 50% fats? [Energy from Food, p. 189 in the textbook]

DrBob222 · Accepted Answer

37.8 x 1/2 = g carbs 37.8 x 1/2 = g fat g carbs x 4 kcal/g = ? g fats x 9 kcal/g = ? Total kcal = kcal from carbs + kcal from fats.