A cheeseburger consists of 50 grams of protein, 50 grams of carbohydrates, and 80 grams of fat. How many kilocalories are in this cheeseburger?
A)1080 kcal
B)1100 kcal
C)1120 kcal
D)1140 kcal

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Protein and carbohydrates provide 4 kcal per gram, while fat provides 9 kcal per gram. Therefore, the cheeseburger contains (50g protein x 4 kcal/g) + (50g carbohydrates x 4 kcal/g) + (80g fat x 9 kcal/g) = 200 kcal + 200 kcal + 720 kcal = 1120 kcal.

A Cheeseburger Consists of 50 Grams of Protein, 50 Grams