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Multiple Choice
How many calories per gram does protein contain?
A
4 calories per gram
B
9 calories per gram
C
2 calories per gram
D
7 calories per gram
Verified step by step guidance
1
Identify the macronutrient in question, which is protein.
Recall the general nutritional information that proteins, carbohydrates, and fats provide different amounts of energy per gram.
Understand that proteins and carbohydrates both provide 4 calories per gram, while fats provide 9 calories per gram.
Eliminate the incorrect options based on the known caloric values: 9 calories per gram is for fats, and 2 calories per gram is not a standard value for any macronutrient.
Conclude that the correct caloric value for protein is 4 calories per gram.