GH200- Worksheet 5
Work Sheet Assignment 5 Label AnalysisProtein
Read the food label below, and then answer the following questions.
Sat Fat
Less than
20g
25g
Cholesterol
Less than
300mg
300mg
Sodium
Less than
2400mg
2400mg
Total Carbohydrate
300g
375g
Dietary Fiber
25g
30g
1. a. What is the gram amount of protein listed per serving of this product?
b. How many calories from protein does this represent?
2. What would be the contribution (percentage of total protein) of this product towards the total amount of recommended protein for a person who weighs 55 kilograms?
3. a. What is the percentage of the total calories coming from fat of this product?
b. How does this compare with a comparable amount of 90% lean ground beef?
4. a. What is the source of cholesterol in this product?
b. Why is this level so low?
5. a. What is the level of iron in this product?
b. Is this considered high or low and why?
6. a. What is the most abundant ingredient listed for this product?
b. What is the source of this ingredient?
7. What are the sources of saturated fat in this product?
8. a. Is this type of protein easily digested and absorbed by the body?
b. Why or why not?
