where 10 is the base, 2 is the logarithm (i.e., the exponent or power) and 100 is the number. Using natural logs (loge or ln): Carrying all numbers to 5 significant figures, ln 30 = 3.4012 is equivalent to e3.4012 = 30 or 2.71833.4012 = 30.
According to research from the Calorie Control Council, the average American may consume more than 4,500 calories and a whopping 229 grams of fat during a typical holiday gathering from snacking and eating a traditional Thanksgiving dinner with turkey and all the trimmings.
A recipe that includes 6 ounces of dark meat ground turkey -- the type highest in fat -- and 5.6 ounces, or about 1/2 cup, of beans per person has about 480 calories per serving. Using 5 ounces of lean ground turkey and 7.5 ounces of beans, or about 3/4 cup, per person results in a larger serving that still has just 490 calories.