While this calculator can be used a simple food calorie counter or calculator it is an integral part of an article on food labelling. The article provides an insight to the use of food labelling as a governmental policy 'tool' in the 'battle' against obesity and explains the science underlying the calculations.

Please fill all required fields Calculate the energy value of a food based on its chemical composition Component  % (g / 100 g) Protein Fat Carbohydrate expressed as monosaccharide equivalent Available carbohydrate (by difference or by weight) Total carbohydrate1 Dietary fibre2 Ethanol Organic acids Polyols (e.g. mannitol, sorbitol, xylitol formerly known as sugar alchols)     Energy (kcal/100g) Energy (kJ/100g) 1 Includes energy from dietary fibre. 2 Average food value used, foods enriched in dietary fibre should have their specific energy factors determined.

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This free calculator is intended for educational use only and is not a substitute for a manufacturer employing a qualified person to calculate energy values for their products. While I have taken reasonable care to ensure that this calculator works correctly, no warranty is implied or given for the 'free' results generated. There is a more detailed explanation in the article on labelling. You might also be interested in the sodium to salt calculator.

How to cite this article

Mullan, W.M.A. (2008). [On-line]: Available: Accessed: Modified March 2012.