-In the stomach, droplets of fat separate from the watery components & float as a layer on top. -In the small intestine, bile, an emulsifier, mixes fat droplets w/intestine's watery fluid; suspends them in the fluid until the fat-digesting enzymes contributed by the pancreas can split them into smaller molecules for absorption. Transport of glycerol & shorter-chain fatty acids.
Calories and Carbs. An average medium-sized gala apple weighs 140 grams and contains 80 calories. It also has 22 grams of carbohydrates with 5 grams of fiber and 17 grams of sugar. One medium-sized Gala apple provides 195 milligrams of potassium. It also provides as 2 percent of the daily value for vitamin A, calcium and iron, as well as 20 percent of the DV for vitamin C, based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
Simple carbohydrates contain refined sugars that have no nutritional value and, generally, a high calorie count, such as candy, soda and sweetened desserts. On the other hand, complex carbohydrates provide your diet with nutritional fiber, vitamins and minerals from whole grains and starchy vegetables.The recommended daily allowance of carbohydrates is 130 grams for both men and women. One cup of cubed butternut squash contains more than 16 grams of complex carbohydrates.n the other hand, complex carbohydrates provide your diet with nutritional fiber, vitamins and minerals from whole grains and starchy vegetables. The recommended daily allowance of carbohydrates is 130 grams for both men and women. One cup of cubed butternut squash contains more than 16 grams of complex carbohydrates.