Calories from fat - are these the calories you got to watch?

Question

Eg often on foods it says: Total calories 270
Calories from Fat 140

Is it the 'calories from fat' that you have to watch - are these also known at 'kcal'?

Thanks

For example if you on a calorie controlled diet, and the recommened maximum is 2000, is it the 'calories from fat' that you take into account? In the case above 160?

I mean 140 sorry

Answer 1

It is recommended that people consume 30% of total daily calories from fat; (if dieting this would be lower), 55% from carbohydrates and 15% from protein.

Fats perform many vital roles to aid in the body's functions. Triglycerides, the main form of fat in the body and in foods, constitute most of the stored energy in the body. Triglycerides yield over twice as much energy per gram as carbohydrates and protein (fats provide 9 calories per gram, while carbohydrates and protein provide 4 calories per gram). The free fatty acids, released from triglycerides are the major source for fuel for the body at rest and during light activity.

Triglycerides and other lipids (fat) in foods also carry fat-soluble vitamin A ,D, E and K to the small intestine. In doing so, lipids aid in absorption of these nutrients. Without fat you are at risk for developing deficiencies of these vitamins.

Food fat causes the stomach to empty more slowly than either carbohydrates or protein and it imparts satiety - the satisfied feeling you have after eating. If you reduce your fat intake below 20% of total energy intake, you will get hungry quicker.

The essential fatty acids, omega-3 and omega-6, are substances that need to come from the diet. They are necessary building materials for molecules and compounds that perform such vital functions in your body as regulation of blood pressure, blood clotting, immune response and childbirth. Excellent sources of these essential fatty acids are salad dressings containing Canola or soybean oil, salmon, tuna and sardines.

Another thing to be aware of is when fat is removed from a product, something else must be added, usually carbohydrates in order to maintain a desirable taste and texture. For this reason, many fat-reduced and fat-free products are still very energy dense - containing a high amount of calories. Remember that calories count too, no matter if they come from fat, carbohydrates or protein so be sure to moderate your portions if you consume a lot of fat reduced products.

Fats to avoid are Trans Fats, Hydrogenated Fat, Saturated Fats.

1gram = 9 calories from fat, 4 from carbohydrates and 4 from protien and and 1 fl oz from Alcohol = 82calories

Answer 2

A kcal is a calorie. Calorie is actually a shortened term for kilocalorie or kcal. The idea of calories from fat came from the period a few years ago when low-fat diets were the fad. Now, low-carb diets are fashionable. All that matters in the long run is total calories consumed, not where they come from. In an ideal diet, 30% of calories should come from fat, 10% from protein and 60% from carbs

Answer 3

You have to watch all calories. When it says calories from fat, it's basically the same thing as when you look at the grams of fat in the serving because all it does is convert that number into a number of calories. You don't want to consume a lot of fat because of the negative health effects overconsumption of fat can have, but you need to watch all calorie intake overall especially if you are trying to maintain or lose (or gain) weight. For example, a can of Coke has no calories from fat, because it has no fat, but it is high in calories. If you drink a thirty cans of Coke a day because you think it has no fat in it and that's okay, you are going to gain a lot of weight because it is high in calorie content. Balance out where your calories come from.

Answer 4

Broiling and baking is normally much healthier than pan frying. I think most fiish taste great w/some acidity like lemon juice or orange juice. I like to bake my fish on a stone (I use Pampered Chef stoneware it's awesome) but a sheet pan works to. Just some salt and pepper, some fresh herbs like dill or parsley, and some lemon juice, and bake at 375 til the fish feels firm and not squishy. It's healthy and tasty!

Answer 5

yes! Please watch the calories from fat. Also, look at the % of fat. You want to stay away from anything that has 10% or more in calories due to fat.

Answer 6

Kcals are kilocals - nowt to do with the fat!

Saturated fat is the one you want to really avoid!! Some fats are good fats, but this one ain't.

Answer 7

Yes.
But all calories should be watched.

Answer 8

I would say watch out for anything!