Question

it is recommended that added sugar be less than 10% of total energy. a nutrition facts label lists the following: calories 100 total carbohydrates 15 grams fiber 5 grams sugar 8 grams added sugar 8 grams what percentage of total calories comes from added sugar? 32% 60% 64%

Explanation:

Step1: Know calorie - per - gram of sugar

Each gram of sugar provides 4 calories.

Step2: Calculate calories from added sugar

Calories from added sugar = 8 grams×4 calories/gram = 32 calories.

Step3: Calculate percentage of total calories

Percentage = $\frac{32}{100}$×100% = 32%.

Answer:

32%