Four ounces of a hamburger provides 316 calories and contains 32 grams of protein. What is the approximate percentage of calories from protein?

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Each gram of protein provides 4 calories. Therefore, 32 grams of protein provide 128 calories (32 grams x 4 calories/gram). To find the percentage of calories from protein, divide the protein calories by the total calories and multiply by 100: (128/316) x 100 ≈ 40.5%, which rounds to 41%.

Four Ounces of a Hamburger Provides 316 Calories and Contains