A slice of apple pie contains 50 grams of carbohydrate, 12 grams of fat, and 4 grams of protein. How many total calories would the slice of pie provide?

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Carbohydrates provide 4 calories per gram, fat provides 9 calories per gram, and protein provides 4 calories per gram. So, the slice of pie provides (50 grams * 4 calories/gram) + (12 grams * 9 calories/gram) + (4 grams * 4 calories/gram) = 264 calories.

A Slice of Apple Pie Contains 50 Grams of Carbohydrate