Suppose you do an experiment on Takis chips to measure how much energy is contai

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Suppose you do an experiment on Takis chips to measure how much energy is contained in 289.6 g of the chips. If the nutrition label above is correct for Takis chips, then how many Calories (kilocalories, actually) should you find in your experiment?

Your answer must be in kcal (Calories with a capital C), not just calories, please. Just type the number, though. _______ kcal

Nutrition Facts Serving Size: 12 pieces (28g) Amount Per Serving Calories 140 Calories from Fat 70 % Daily Values 12% 20% Total Fat 8g Saturated Fat 4g Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 3g Trans Fat 0g Cholesterol Omg Sodium 420mg Total Carbohydrate 16g 096 18% 596 896 Dietary Fiber 2g Sugars 0g Protein 2g Vitamin A 0% Calcium 296 Vitamin C Iron 4% Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet Your daily values may be higher or lower your calorie needs. depending on

Explanation / Answer

Nutrition Facts is given for Serviing size (12 pieces - 28g)

Calories in 28g of chips = 140 calories

Calories in 289.6g of chips = 140 * 289.6/28 = 1448 Calories

Since 1kCal = 1000 Cal

Hence the answer in kcal will be 1.448

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