Calorie Conversion Reference Sheet
(CCRS)

You must use the following conversion factors (CF) to change grams into calories:

 

 Fat

9 Calories
 

 gram
   

 Protien

 4 Calories
 

 gram
   

 Carbohydrates

 4 Calories
 

 gram


 


THINGS TO REMEMBER:

1. Show complete calc - no shortcuts!
2. Always show where an indentity cancels out to 1(a whole).
3. Use the right CF for the right energy source.

 

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