One slice of bread with a tablespoon of peanut butter on it contains 20g carbohydrate, 10g protein, and 9g fat. Calculate total energy consumed in this intake.
Answer: 201kcal
Explanation
To calculate the total energy consumed, you can use the following approximate energy values for macronutrients:
- Carbohydrates: 4 kcal per gram
- Proteins: 4 kcal per gram
- Fats: 9 kcal per gram
Now, let's calculate the energy from each macronutrient:
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