In the quest for better health, more and more people are reading the food labels. They contain many information, including grams of fat and also calories per serving. If you choose a food that is low fat, does that mean that it will also be low calorie? Read on to learn the truth..

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Relationship between Fat and Calories

Let’s start at the beginning. Each different nutrient contains a different calorie amount. For instance, carbohydrates and protein contain about four calories each. Fat contains double that (eight calories) per gram. This means that you will have to burn eight calories to get rid of one gram of fat.

This is one reason why people are drawn in by packaging that says “low fat” or “fat free”. But, don’t just take for granted that the fat content is the only information you have to worry about. It is important to read all of the information on the label.
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