Analyzing The Foods I Eat - Breakfast
I thought it might be interesting to analyze a few of the foods that I eat - starting with my breakfast favorite - instant oatmeal and an apple.
Kroger Maple & Brown Sugar Instant Oatmeal
Nutrition Facts -
Calories - 160
Total Fat - 2g
Total Carbohydrate - 32g
Protein - 4g
Different nutrients provide different calories per gram.
Fat = 9 calories per gram.
Carbohydrate = 4 calories per gram.
Protein - 4 calories per gram.
Caloric Breakdown -
Fat = 2g = 2 x 9 = 18 calories
Carbohydrate = 32g = 32 x 4 = 128 calories
Protein = 4g = 4 x 4 = 16 calories
Fat = 11% Carbohydrate = 80% Protein = 9%
Granny Smith Apple
Nutrition Facts -
Calories - 80
Total Fat - .5g
Total Carbohydrate - 21g
Protein - .2g
Fat = <1% Carbohydrate = 98% Protein = <1%
Here is my chart from Fitday -
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Interesting post.., man