Reading Chocolate Nutrition Labels-1.docx

Reading Chocolate Nutrition Labels Directions In this activity, you will learn how to critically read chocolate nutrition labels. Answer the questions below using your “Chocolate Identity” and “Nutrition and Chocolate” notes. When you are done, save your work and submit it to the correct folder in the Carmen course dropbox. Time to become a crafty consumer! 1) Here is a picture of nutrition label (with ingredients list) of a Hershey’s milk chocolate bar (9 Pts)

Reading Chocolate Nutrition Labels a. How many calories per serving are contributed by saturated fat? 1 gram of saturated fat = 9 calories. Therefore, 4.59 grams of saturated fat contribute 4.59 x 9 = 41.31 calories per serving . b. How many calories per serving are contributed by unsaturated fat? Hint: total fat – saturated fat = unsaturated fat Total calories contributed by fat = 7 grams of fat x 9 calories per gram of fat = 63 calories Calories contributed by saturated fat = 41.31 calories Therefore, calories contributed by unsaturated fat = 63 calories - 41.31 calories = 21.69 calories per serving. c. How many pieces of chocolate are there in a whole bar (container)? The nutrition label says that there are about 8 servings per container. Since each serving is 3 pieces of chocolate, there are a total of 8 servings x 3 pieces per serving = 24 pieces of chocolate in a whole bar. 2) Here is a Hershey’s chocolate syrup nutrition label.

Reading Chocolate Nutrition Labels a. Which macronutrient provides the most calories in this product? (3pts) Carbohydrate is a macronutrient that provides the most calories in this product, containing primarily fructose and glucose. b. Yes or no: is this product considered chocolate? (1 pts) no c. In regard to your answer for b., why or why not? (2pts) This chocolate syrup contains mostly high fructose and corn syrup is used in foods to soften texture and volume prevent crystallization of sugar and enhance flavor. Hershey's syrup is a chocolate-flavored syrup used for topping desserts, but it's not a pure chocolate product since it's in a liquid form and primarily made of sugar, water, and cocoa powder. It adds chocolate flavor to dishes but is not a solid chocolate like a chocolate bar. 3) Take a look at the label below to answer the questions: (6 pts) a) What ingredients necessary to white chocolate does this product have? This product contains organic cocoa butter, which is a necessary ingredient for white chocolate.

Reading Chocolate Nutrition Labels b) What ingredients necessary to white chocolate does this product lack? It does not contain milk solids, which are also a necessary ingredient for white chocolate. 4) Refer to the 2 labels below to answer the following questions: (8 pts) Calories 60 Sodium 3 mg Total Fat 5 g Potassium 0 mg Saturated 3 g Total Carbs 3 g Polyunsaturated 0 g Dietary Fiber 1 g Monounsaturated 0 g Sugars 1 g Trans 0 g Protein 1 g Cholesterol 0 mg Vitamin A 1% Calcium 1% Vitamin C 0% Iron 5% *Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. Calories 67 Sodium 8 mg Total Fat 5 g Potassium 0 mg Saturated 3 g Total Carbs 7 g Polyunsaturated 0 g Dietary Fiber 0 g Monounsaturated 0 g Sugars 6 g Trans 0 g Protein 1 g Cholesterol 5 mg Vitamin A 1% Calcium 0% Vitamin C 0% Iron 2% *Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. a. Which chocolate (A or B) has animal fat? How can you tell? Chocolate B as it has increased cholesterol. b. Which chocolate (A or B) is most likely dark chocolate? How can you tell? Chocolate A because it has less sugar and carbohydrates 5) Take a look at the label below for Protidiet Protein Shake (Chocolate) to answer the questions (2pts) ← Chocolate A ← Chocolate B

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