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Nutrition Facts Serving Size: 1 cup (85 grams) Servings per container: 3 Amount

ID: 128690 • Letter: N

Question

Nutrition Facts Serving Size: 1 cup (85 grams) Servings per container: 3 Amount per serving Calories: 370 Calories from fat: 36 Total Fat 4.0 g 5% Saturated Fat 2.0g Trans Fat 0.0 g 10% Cholesterol 15 mg Sodium 720 mg Total Carbohydrate 70 g 5% 33% 22% Dietary Fiber 2g Sugars 10 g Protein 16g Vitamin A 1% Vitamin C 0% Iron 20% Calcium 10% Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. Using the above Nutrition Facts, how many calories are provided by carbohydrate in one serving?

Explanation / Answer

According to the given data, total carbohydrate per serving is 70g. Each gram of carbohydrate provide 4 calories . Hence the total calories yield from carbohydrate in one serving is 70 × 4 = 210 calories.