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Counting calories is an essential component of most diet plans. Guessing the amount of calories in a given food is often difficult, causing dieters to eat too much or go hungry from eating too little. The following list of calorie values in common foods can take the guesswork out of monitoring your diet.
FruitsMost fruits are low in calories and are a great source of nutrients and energy. A medium-sized apple contains 80 calories, one medium orange has 71 calories and one nectarine contains 88 calories. Bananas have an average of 160 calories, one cup of cantaloupe contains 48 calories and one cup of pineapple contains 80 calories. A cup of strawberries has 53 calories, one prune contains 20 calories and one cup of watermelon has just 45 calories.
VegetablesVegetables are lower in calories than most fruits and are packed with essential vitamins and minerals. One serving of celery contains just nine calories, one cup of iceberg lettuce has seven calories and ten medium radishes contain about eight calories. One cup of onions contains 65 calories, the same amount of green beans contains 31 calories and one cucumber contains around 30 calories. One cup of fresh carrots contains 30 calories, one cup of asparagus contains 36 calories and one medium sized tomato contains 26 calories.
Dairy ProductsDairy products can be high in calories but provide calcium, protein and other vital nutrients. One ounce of feta cheese contains 75 calories, an ounce of mozzarella contains 80 calories and the same amount of swiss cheese contains 107 calories.
1% milk contains 104 calories per cup, while 2% contains 121 calories. Buttermilk has an average of 99 calories per cup and skim milk remains the most healthy option with 86 calories per cup.
MeatsMeats are an important source of protein but may be high in calories. Four ounces of beef can contain between 220 and 350 calories depending on the cut of meat. One serving of venison contains 143 calories, a serving of ham contains 201 calories and one serving of pork contains an average of 268 calories.
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Is there a free calorie chart for common foods?
no
Where can I find a list of the calories in different foods?
Dieting sites can explain the number of calories in different foods. If you are looking for information on what calories actually are, a scientific website such as Roth Consulting will have this information. Wikipedia is another good resource to learn about calories.
Where can I find out how many calories are foods?
This is a fun site. It lists over 60000 foods and their calorie counts. http://www.fitwatch.com/caloriecounter.html It is very simple to use and should help you with counting calories.
What are some pocket sized books with calorie counts for foods?
You'll find some great options for pocket sized calorie counters online. Take a look at this one offered by amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Doctors-Pocket-Calorie-Carbohydrate-Counter/dp/1930448074.
What are some low calorie foods that are high in protein?
There are low calorie foods such as lean cuts of meat, beans, and legumes are some of the high protein low calorie foods that would work good in a low calorie diet.
Where is a calorie found?
Foods
Where do you find listing of calories on common food items?
Quite often the packaging on food will list the calorie content of it either as a whole or for something like 100 grammes or an individual serving. Calorie counts can also be fond on sites such as Weightwatchers.
What is the unit of energy in foods?
calorie
What foods should you avoid on a high calorie diet?
Fat foods
Can chocolate be a negative calorie food?
There is no such thing as negative calorie foods. Sorry to break it to you.
What is used to measure energy in foods?
the calorie
Are oranges really a negative calorie food?
There is much debate over the existence of negative calorie foods. Most scientists agree that they are not real, however, so oranges would not be negative calorie foods.
