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CARBS, FAT

& PROTEIN

Carbohydrates, fat, and protein are nutrients that provide

energy, and are used for metabolism, growth, and other daily

actions. They are very important in our lives.

FAT

Generally, fat at contains 4000 kilojoules of energy per 100 grams.

CARBS

Carbohydrates contain 1760 kilojoules per 100 grams.

PROTEIN

Proteins containing the least energy per 100 grams, at just 1720 kilojoules!

What Is the Energy Content per 100g?

BY MATTHEW CANNING

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