A Salisbury steak dinner contains 27 grams of protein, 54 grams of fat, and 47 grams of carbohydrate. What is the approximate proportion of the percentage of calories from protein, fat, and carbohydrate?

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Protein provides 4 calories per gram, fat provides 9 calories per gram, and carbohydrates provide 4 calories per gram. Calculating the total calories: Protein = 27g * 4 = 108 calories, Fat = 54g * 9 = 486 calories, Carbohydrate = 47g * 4 = 188 calories. Total calories = 108 + 486 + 188 = 782. The percentage of calories from each macronutrient is: Protein = (108/782)*100 ≈ 14%, Fat = (486/782)*100 ≈ 62%, Carbohydrate = (188/782)*100 ≈ 24%.

A Salisbury Steak Dinner Contains 27 Grams of Protein, 54