Calorie is a measurement unit used for the energy needs of human body. Calorie amount of a product means the amount of energy that is provided by that product. Today’s nutritional habits cause consumers to get more energy than their body needs. Energy and nutrition facts labels can guide consumers to get what they really need.
Figure 7 – Energy and Nutrition Facts Label
| Energy and Nutrients |
(100 ml) |
Recommended Daily Allowances (% RDA) * |
(RDA) Recommended Daily Allowances * |
| Energy |
46,7 kcal / 209 kj |
%2,35 |
2000 |
Energy section of energy and nutrition facts label for Migros 1 Lt. Mix - Fruit Juice is shown in Figure 7 as an example. 100 ml. of this product provides 46,7 kcal and this meets approximately %2,35 of your daily need. However, you should bear in mind that 250 ml. (app. 1 glass) of this product provides 116,75 kcal, therefore it meets %5,83 of the daily need.
For 100 ml:
Energy = 46,7 g |
% Daily Value = |
46,7 |
x 100 = % 2,35 |
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2,000 |
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For 250 ml.
Energy = 46,7 x 2,5 = 116,75 kcal |
| % Daily Value = |
116,75 |
x 100 = % 5,83 |
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2,000 |
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General Guide To Calories
Figure 8 provides a general reference for calories and gives you an idea when you look at an energy and nutrition facts label. This guide is based on a 2000 Calorie intake; for adults and children 4 or more years of age.
Figure 8 – General Guide To Calories
General Guide to Calories
• 40 calories – Low
• 100 calories – Moderate
• 400 calories or more – High |
Source: FDA
Excess intake of calories may result in obesity and trigger other illnesses.
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