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[Food Labels] Does anyone know why . . .

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  1. . . . sometimes the total number of calories on a food label does not equal the carbs/protein/fat on
    the label?

    I have Food Lion skim milk and the label says:

    serving size 1 cup calories 90 carbs 11 protein 8 fat 0

    . . . but (11*4) + (8*4) + (0*9) = 76 calories

    That is a pretty big difference from the 90 calories on the label. A box of Kellog's Raisin Bran has
    the following nutrition label:

    serving size 1 cup calories 190 carbs 45 protein 5 fat 1.5

    . . . but, (45*4) + (5*4) + (1.5*9) = 213 calories

    How come the total calories on the label are so far off? Other foods are sometimes right on. It
    seems to be hit or miss. Thanks.

    --tc

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