Portion Size Calculator

Calculate Total Calories in a Portion Size



Formula

The formula to calculate the Total Calories (TC) in a portion size is:

\[ TC = CPS \cdot S \]

Where:

What is Portion Size?

Portion size refers to the amount of food or drink that is considered a single serving. The concept is crucial for dietary planning and understanding nutritional content. Portion sizes can vary depending on dietary guidelines, packaging, and individual dietary needs. Knowing the portion size helps in managing calorie intake and maintaining a balanced diet.

Example Calculation

Consider an example where:

Using the formula to calculate the Total Calories:

\[ TC = 200 \cdot 3 = 600 \text{ calories} \]

This means that the total calories for this example is 600 calories.