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The number of Calories in a food is determined by using an apparatus called a calorimeter. A sample is placed in a steel container within the calorimeter and water is added to fill a surrounding chamber. When the food burns, the heat released increases the temperature of the surrounding water. By calculating the heat in kilocalories (or Calories) absorbed by the water, we can determine the caloric content of the food.
The caloric values are the kilocalories per gram of the three types of food: Carbohydrates, fats, and proteins. These values are listed below.
Food Type Carbohydrate Fat (lipid) Protein
Caloric value 4 kcal/1g 9 kcal/1g 4 kcal/1g
If the composition of food is known in terms of the mass of each food type, the caloric content
(the total number of Calories) can be calculated.
Kilocalories= g x kcal/g
Sample problem.
How many kilocalories are in a piece of chocolate cake that contains 35g of carbohydrate, 10g of fat, and 5g of protein? Round the final answer to the nearest tens place.
Carbohydrate: 35g x 4 kcal/1g = 140 kcal
Fat: 10g x 9 kcal/1g = 90 kcal
Protein: 5g x 4 kcal/1g = 20 kcal
Total caloric content: 250 kcal
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What does energy dense mean?
High caloric value for the amount of food you're actually eating. Compare fried chicken to the same food mass of celery sticks. High caloric value for the amount of food you're actually eating. Compare fried chicken to the same food mass of celery sticks.
Is the nutrient density of a food depends on the amount of nutrients it contains and the comparison of that value to its caloric content?
Yes, nutrient density refers to the amount of essential nutrients a food contains relative to its caloric content. Foods that are high in vitamins, minerals, and other beneficial compounds but low in calories are considered nutrient-dense. In contrast, foods high in calories but low in nutrients are considered less nutrient-dense. Therefore, a food's nutrient density is determined by evaluating its nutrient content in relation to its total calories.
Why does your dog always eat the cat food?
high caloric food
Food are organized into groups in MyPyramid based on their caloric content?
Yes, foods are organized into groups in MyPyramid by their caloric content.
What is a high peroxide value?
A high peroxide value in a food or oil sample indicates that there are high levels of oxidation present. This can lead to rancidity and off-flavors in the product. It is used as an indicator of the freshness and quality of the sample.
How is the amount of energy in a food determine?
The amount of energy in food is determined by measuring its macronutrient content, specifically carbohydrates, proteins, and fats, as each provides a different caloric value. Scientists use calorimetry to assess the total energy content, often through bomb calorimetry, which involves burning the food in a controlled environment to measure the heat released. This energy is typically expressed in calories or kilojoules. Additionally, food labels provide energy content based on standardized calculations of these macronutrients.
What is the most caloric food?
Fat has the highest caloric content by weight with 9 Kcal/gram while alcohol comes in second with 7 Kcal/gram. Carbohydrates and proteins carry 4 Kcal/gram. Thus the most caloric food by weight would be pure fat, such as oils and lard.
How many calories does 2 tablespoon of kosher salt?
Salt is not a caloric food.
How is food budget determined?
It depends on your nutritional needs based on how quickly your body metabolizes and the kind of diet you want, but generally: 45% of your caloric intake should be from carbs, 30% protein, and 25% fat, based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Can you feed a guinea pig popcorn if it is made for guinea pigs?
No, corn is not a suitable food for guinea pigs as it's very starchy and too caloric with very little nutritional value. Avoid corn and any guinea pig food that contains it.
I am diabetic and looking for a cooking scale that will tell me the caloric values of different types of food. Is there a brand of electronic cooking scale that does that?
There is no scale that measure the calories in food. However, you can use this site to look up caloric information: www.caloriecount.com.
What does dairy food do?
Dairy food is a high caloric, high fat and high fat food group. These are preferred for a variety of endless reasons.
