Converting Calories to Grams of Fat
| Converting 30% of Total Calories to Grams of Fat† | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Daily Calories | 30% of Calories | Grams of Fat (at 30% of calories) |
| 1000 calories/day | 300 calories | = 33 grams fat |
| 1500 calories/day | 450 calories | = 50 grams fat |
| 2000 calories/day* | 600 calories | = 65 grams fat |
| 2500 calories/day** | 750 calories | = 80 grams fat |
| 3000 calories/day | 900 calories | = 100 grams fat |
| *estimated daily calories needed for a 133-lb. person to maintain her or his weight. **estimated daily calories needed for a 167-lb. person to maintain his or her weight. | ||
| †To calculate the recommended fat intake (for a person trying to maintain weight): multiply daily caloric needs (15 calories per lb. of body weight) by .3 (30% of calories), then divide by 9 (number of calories per gram of fat). | ||