CO2 and FoodUpdated: February 3rd, 2026
Created: February 3rd, 2026I took a wrap from a X-Country train

The notable issue is the amount of CO2 produced relative to the calories (Kcal) available.
The CO2 is 0.59Kg so for arguments sake I will round this to 0.6Kg or 600 grammes.
The Calories are listed as 409 so let's say 416 per 600 of CO2 or 4 calories per 6 grammes of CO2. 4 calories are that obtained from 1gramme of protein or carbs. Fat does provide more Cal per gramme but not a significant issue in this.
So for 1 gramme of food is results in 6g of CO2, and this is for a 'vegan' wrap.
The figures can be adjusted for other reasons.
CO2 is 1 carbon and 2 oxygen molecules and the weight is spread so that approx 25% is carbon. So 1g carbon is released into the atmosphere to produce 1g of carbohydrates for example.
In a simple case of sugar ......





























