The formula to calculate the total caloric content of food is:
\[ \text{Total Calories} = (P \times 4) + (C \times 4) + (F \times 9) \]
Where:
Grams to calories is a conversion used in nutrition to determine the caloric content of food. Each macronutrient—protein, carbohydrates, and fats—has a specific caloric value per gram. Proteins and carbohydrates both contain 4 calories per gram, while fats contain 9 calories per gram. Therefore, by knowing the grams of each macronutrient in a food item, you can calculate the total caloric content. This conversion is crucial in dietary planning and tracking.
If you have a meal with 25 grams of protein, 50 grams of carbohydrates, and 10 grams of fats, the total caloric content would be calculated as:
\[ \text{Total Calories} = (25 \times 4) + (50 \times 4) + (10 \times 9) = 100 + 200 + 90 = 390 \text{ calories} \]
So, the meal contains 390 calories.
