Situation: Before entering back to the School Building, you see your favorite Filipino street food and

was tempted to buy Fish Ball

with 10pcs serving size
Data:

Carbohydrates provide 4 calories / gram, Protein provides 4 calories/ gram, and Fat provides 9 calories / gram.

Fish Ball with 10pcs serving size: 5.7 grams proteins, 18.3 grams of carbohydrates and 5.6 grams of fats
Squid ball with 4pcs serving size: 6.2 grams proteins, 20 grams of carbohydrates and 6.1 grams of fats

Calculate the energy provided by a food from its energy nutrient contents.

I. How many calories does the fish ball provide from these energy nutrients?

1. Protein 5.7 grams x 4 Kcal/gram = 22.8 calories

2. Carbohydrate 18.3 grams x 4 Kcal/gram = 73.2 calories
3. Fat 5.6 grams x 4 Kcal/gram = 22.4 calories
4. Total calories: 118.4 calories

II. What percentage of the energy in the fish ball comes from each of the energy yielding nutrients?

1. Percentage calories from Protein (22.8 calories / 11.8.4 calories) * 100 = 19.25 or 19%
2. Percentage calories from Carbohydrate (73.2 calories / 11.8.4 calories) * 100 = 61.82 or 62%
3. Percentage calories from Fat (22.4 calories / 11.8.4 calories) * 100 = 18.91 or 19%
4. Total Percentage calories 100%