A serving of fish contains 50 g of protein and 4 g of fat. If protein has a caloric value of 4.0 kcal/g and fat has 9.1 kcal/g, how many kcal are in the serving? Report the answer to 2 significant figures.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The total calories are calculated by multiplying the grams of protein and fat by their respective caloric values: (50 g protein * 4.0 kcal/g) + (4 g fat * 9.1 kcal/g) = 200 kcal + 36.4 kcal = 236.4 kcal, which rounds to 240 kcal.

A Serving of Fish Contains 50 G of Protein and 4