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 –