You calculate fat percentage from a nutrition label by dividing the calories from fat by the total calories and then multiplying by 100. This information is readily available on the product's nutrition label.
Calculating Fat Percentage: A Step-by-Step Guide
Here's a breakdown of how to calculate the percentage of calories from fat in a food or beverage:
- Locate the Information: Find the total calories and the calories from fat on the nutrition label.
- Divide: Divide the calories from fat by the total calories.
- Multiply: Multiply the result by 100.
Example Calculation
Let's say a food item has 300 total calories, and 60 of those calories come from fat. The calculation would be:
(60 calories from fat / 300 total calories) * 100 = 20%
Therefore, 20% of the calories in this food item come from fat.
Formula
Here's the formula for easy reference:
Fat Percentage = (Calories from Fat / Total Calories) * 100
Summary Table
| Element | Location on Label | Example Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories from Fat | Nutrition Facts | 60 |
| Total Calories | Nutrition Facts | 300 |
| Calculation | N/A | (60/300)*100 |
| Fat Percentage | N/A | 20% |
