I always wonder how “they” can know the exact amount of fiber, protein, carbs and sugars, etc when I’m reading ingredient labels.
PS: couldn’t decide between biology or chemistry flair since I guess my question relates to biochemistry! Haha
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Raw materials ie flour sugar butter etc already have approximately known macronutrient composition based on weight. For the meal plans I wrote for myself, I usually calculate everything based on this. Fats 9 cal per gram, protein and net carbohydrates, 4 cal per gram, etc.
Raw materials ie flour sugar butter etc already have approximately known macronutrient composition based on weight. For the meal plans I wrote for myself, I usually calculate everything based on this. Fats 9 cal per gram, protein and net carbohydrates, 4 cal per gram, etc.
Not a full answer, but in regards to calories:
1 calorie is equivalent to the energy needed to raise the temperature of 1 gram of water by 1 degree celsius.
This is why things that are super high in sugar (like gummy bears) can not only be set on fire, but go off like a fuse putting off a ton of heat in a short period.
You can (very roughly) calculate the amount of calories in something by setting it on fire.
Not a full answer, but in regards to calories:
1 calorie is equivalent to the energy needed to raise the temperature of 1 gram of water by 1 degree celsius.
This is why things that are super high in sugar (like gummy bears) can not only be set on fire, but go off like a fuse putting off a ton of heat in a short period.
You can (very roughly) calculate the amount of calories in something by setting it on fire.
Not a full answer, but in regards to calories:
1 calorie is equivalent to the energy needed to raise the temperature of 1 gram of water by 1 degree celsius.
This is why things that are super high in sugar (like gummy bears) can not only be set on fire, but go off like a fuse putting off a ton of heat in a short period.
You can (very roughly) calculate the amount of calories in something by setting it on fire.
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