Better Choices, Better Health! Know Calories In Daily Food Items

“Count The Memories, Not The Calories.” This could be true for those who either have strong control over their cravings or don’t care about body weight. Well, the second one is impossible to overlook. And to your surprise, bodyweight fluctuates each day by 4 to 5 pounds which is approx 8-11kgs. Whatsoever is the reason, controlling the calorie count and knowing calories in daily food items is definitely important.

Even though you are not eating junk foods or high-calorie foods, you are still consuming lots of calories by picking these common food items. Replace them with their low-calorie versions.

Here’s a quick calorie comparison between commonly used food items. Scroll up!!!

Did You Know About Calories In Daily Food Items?  

Ghee Or Butter? Which Is Better

Choosing one between these two common fat types is quite difficult as both have their aroma and flavor despite sharing the source of origin. Ghee is good for frying and sautéing due to its high smoke point. Beside this, ghee is also good for skin.

However, this lactose-free ingredient has a high-fat concentration and contains almost the same quantity of monosaturated and polyunsaturated fats as butter.

If you compare both in terms of their calorie count then butter is the winner as only 1 tbsp has 102 calories. In general terms, 100 grams of butter contains 717 calories which is 849 for the same amount of Ghee. And if you think olive oil is a far better option than these, you’re wrong as 100 grams of olive oil has 884 calories.

Paneer Vs Tofu

Paneer masala, Paneer tikka, Kadai paneer, and what not; all these tempting delicacies are hard to miss, isn’t it? But those looking for healthier options should switch to its counterpart Tofu as it’s low in calories, high in iron, and equivalent to paneer in terms.

Comparing both on 100 grams of scale, tofu scores 60-65 whereas the most preferable paneer contains four times more calories than tofu. Well, occasional paneer recipes are welcomed at the table of calorie-conscious people, it is strictly restricted for heart and diabetic patients.

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Sugar Vs Jaggery

Nobody can skip sugar from their diet, right from the morning brew to sleep latte sugar always gets its place in our diet. Despite this, some people go for its alternative jaggery considering it healthier in comparison to sugar. Empty calories in sugar are the only reason but the truth is bitter.

Only 100 grams of this semi-solid, brown-textured sweetener contains 383 cal whereas the same quantity of sugar contains 387. So, there’s not much difference however jaggery is still a healthy sweetener. It improves digestion, boosts immunity, prevents anemia, detoxifies, and aid in weight loss. It’s obvious to switch to jaggery but if you don’t like its unique flavor then simply limit the sugar consumption and you’re good to go.

Rice Vs Brown Rice

What’s in the color? Too much if you ask a health expert about the type of rice you choose. One is high in fiber, help in DNA formation, contains energy-boosting nutrients, regulate thyroid hormone and promotes bone development. Brown rice is far better than white due to these benefits but in terms of calories, white rice steals the trophy. 100 grams of processed rice contains 68 calories which are 82 for brown rice.

This comparison is, however, not very beneficial for diabetic patients as both rice affects their blood sugar levels but at a different rate. So, the only way to keep glucose levels in control is to limit consumption.

Chicken VS Egg

We don’t know which one came first but we know which is healthier and has low calories. And the way you cook each, the calorie count will differ. Sounds complicated? Don’t be confused, the logic is simple- Less In Raw, More In Cooked.

That means if you deep fry, roast, or grill the chicken, the calorie count will go up and the same is for chicken eggs. But, what about calories? The egg is the winner as 100 grams of cooked eggs have 149 calories according to Healthline. This is 15 percent more for chicken breast.

Whatever you choose, don’t forget to check calories in daily food items as more means of invitation to obesity and chronic health problems.

So, “Count Your Memories And Calories Too.”