Reference
Protein per 100 g
Protein per 100 g shows the amount of protein in a standard serving weight. FATSLIM uses this value in food cards, rankings, comparisons and calculated price per 10 g of protein.
Overview
A clear explanation of the value and what it means.
Protein per 100 g shows the amount of protein in a standard serving weight. FATSLIM uses this value in food cards, rankings, comparisons and calculated price per 10 g of protein.
How it is calculated
The formula or method behind the calculation.
If food A has 22.5 g of protein and food B has 18 g per 100 g, the comparison uses the same weight for both foods.
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.
Compare cottage cheese with other dairy foods by protein per 100 g, then calculate their cost per 10 g of protein.
| Example | kcal | Protein | Fat | Carbs | 100 g | 100 kcal | 10 g protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cottage cheese | no data | no data | no data | no data | no data | no data | no 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.
Next steps
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