Question

if food a contains 400 mg of calcium and 250 calories, vehicle food b contains 65 mg of calcium and 115 calpries, food c contains 575 mg of calcium and 235 calories, and food d contains 900 mg of calcium and 480 calories, which food is more nutrient - dense?
o a. food a
o b. food b
o c. food c
o d. food d

Explanation:

Step1: Calculate calcium per calorie for each food

Calcium per calorie = Calcium (mg) / Calories

Food A

$400\div250 = 1.6$ mg/calorie

Food B

$65\div115\approx0.57$ mg/calorie

Food C

$575\div235\approx2.45$ mg/calorie

Food D

$900\div480 = 1.875$ mg/calorie

Answer:

C. Food C