Reference

Fat and carbohydrates per 100 g

Fat and carbohydrates are separate nutrition values. Values per 100 g let you compare foods at the same weight.

Overview

A clear explanation of the value and what it means.

Fat and carbohydrates are separate nutrition values. Values per 100 g let you compare foods at the same weight.

How it is calculated

The formula or method behind the calculation.

value_for_portion = value_per_100g * portion_grams / 100

To calculate fat or carbs in your portion, multiply the value per 100 g by the portion weight in grams and divide by 100. The same formula applies to protein.

FATSL leaves the result unavailable if an input is missing or a zero value would require division by zero.

Example

A worked example using a food in the FATSL reference guide.

For example, compare rice and bread by carbs per 100 g, or compare dairy foods by fat per 100 g.

ExamplekcalProteinFatCarbs100 g100 kcal10 g protein
Rice365,0 kcal7,1 g0,7 g80,0 gno datano datano data

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Limitations

Keep these limitations in mind when using the values.

  • Values may differ by pack, brand, food state and preparation method.
  • Missing values are not filled in with guesses.
  • For your own purchase, the receipt or pack price is more accurate.
  • FATSL does not provide medical advice or make claims about a food’s health benefits.

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Related sections

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