Gelatin – calorie content and chemical composition

Introduction

When choosing food products in a store and the appearance of the product, it is necessary to pay attention to information about the manufacturer, the composition of the product, nutritional value, and other data indicated on the packaging, which is also important for the consumer.

Reading the product’s composition on the packaging, you can learn a lot about what we eat.

Proper nutrition is constant work on yourself. If you really want to eat only healthy food, it will take not only willpower but also knowledge – at the very least, you should learn how to read labels and understand the meanings.

Composition and calorie content

Nutritional valueContent(per 100 grams)
Calorie333 kcal
Proteins10.3 g
Fats1 C
Carbohydrates70.6 gr
Water14 grams
Fiber3.6 gr

Vitamins:

VitaminsChemical nameContent in 100 gramsThe percentage of the daily requirement
Vitamin Aretinol equivalent0 mcg0%
Vitamin B1thiamine0.14 mg9%
Vitamin B2Riboflavin0.04 mg2%
Vitamin Cascorbic acid0 mg0%
Vitamin Etocopherol1.5 mg15%
Vitamin B3 (PP)Niacin3 mg15%
Vitamin B6pyridoxine0.17 mg9%
Vitamin B9folic acid23 mcg6%

Mineral content:

MineralsContent in 100 gramsThe percentage of the daily requirement
Potassium130 mg5%
Calcium20 mg2%
Magnesium18 mg5%
Phosphorus85 mg9%
Sodium3 mg0%
Iron1 mg7%
Zinc0.6 mg5%
Copper70 mcg7%
Sulfur75 mg8%
Fluoride20 mg1%
Chrome1 µg2%
Silicon6 mg20%
Manganese0.44 mg22%

The content of amino acids:

Essential amino acidsThe contents in 100grThe percentage of the daily requirement
Tryptophan110 mg44%
Isoleucine450 mg23%
Valine490 mg14%
Leucine810 mg16%
Threonine320 mg57%
Lysine260 mg16%
Methionine160 mg12%
Phenylalanine540 mg27%
Arginine470 mg9%
Histidine210 mg14%

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Conclusion

Thus, the product’s usefulness depends on its classification and your need for additional ingredients and components. To not get lost in the limitless world of labeling, do not forget that our diet should be based on fresh and unprocessed foods such as vegetables, fruits, herbs, berries, cereals, legumes, the composition of which does not need to be learned. So add more fresh food to your diet.

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