- 1). Determine the number of calories per serving and grams or milliliters per serving contained in a food. This information should be available on the nutrition facts label.
- 2). Calculate the calorie density by dividing the amount of calories per serving by the number of grams or milliliters per serving.
Example: One cup skim milk is 240 ml and contains 90 calories. To determine the calorie density: 90 Calories / 240 ml = 0.375. Any food with a calorie density less than 1.2 is considered to have a low calorie density. - 3). Ensure accurate serving sizes by measuring or weighing each food so that you don't overeat.
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