Erika is making a recipe from foods that contain the following nutrients: 120 ml of water,50 g of fat,40 g of protein,500 mg of vitamin C,235 g of carbohydrate,and 600 mg of calcium.Approximately how many kilocalories does the entire product of this recipe provide?
A)2020
B)1550
C)930
D)580

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

To calculate the approximate number of kilocalories, we need to multiply the amount of each nutrient by its corresponding caloric value and then add them up:

Water: 120 ml x 0 cal/ml = 0 cal
Fat: 50 g x 9 cal/g = 450 cal
Protein: 40 g x 4 cal/g = 160 cal
Vitamin C: 500 mg x 0 cal/mg = 0 cal
Carbohydrate: 235 g x 4 cal/g = 940 cal
Calcium: 600 mg x 0 cal/mg = 0 cal

Total: 450 + 160 + 940 = 1550 cal

Therefore, the answer is choice B.

Erika Is Making a Recipe from Foods That Contain the Following