ESHA Research Knowledge Base :: 4-4-9. On my finished label, the grams of carbohydrate, protein and fat, do not equal the Calorie level if I use the 4-4-9 to calculate Calories.

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4-4-9. On my finished label, the grams of carbohydrate, protein and fat, do not equal the Calorie level if I use the 4-4-9 to calculate Calories.

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The Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) lists five methods for calculating Calories for Nutrition Facts panels. The 4-4-9 is just one of the methods. The contributing sources, (USDA, manufacturers, etc.) may use one or a combination of the five acceptable methods for calculating Calories, so carbohydrates, protein and fat may not add up to the total Calories. The five methods of calculating Calories are detailed in the CFR, section 101.9(c)(1)(i).

http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/14mar20010800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/cfr_2003/aprqtr/21cfr101.9.htm

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