How do white meats compare to red meats in terms of calories, protein, iron and other nutrients? Time for a quick post with quick answers to a quick question! First up, let’s define which is which, that is, what’s a red meat and what is a white meat? White Meats White meats are those with … Read more
This is a list of popular cheeses ranked by calories and protein, from lowest to highest. Cheese nutrition varies widely by type and even brand, so it is good to know which cheese to choose before you get to the supermarket. We caution people about the calories in cheese, because they are often overlooked when … Read more
Blue foods capture the imagination because they are so rare in nature. Who doesn’t know a kid who sticks their tongue out in glee after chewing blueberries? Let’s get to know some real blue foods and find out why they’re so few and far between! What makes food Blue? Naturally blue foods get their colour … Read more
It seems like a simple question: how many calories are there in a cup of rice? It is a simple question, but the answer is a bit tricky. Cup size, rice type, the condition of the rice (cooked/uncooked/method of cooking) and much more, change the answer! Calories in a Cup of Uncooked Rice Starting with … Read more
Orange coloured fruits (including oranges) get their hue from carotenoids, also known as carotenes. There are 1100 different carotenoids, the most prominent of which are beta carotene and lycopene. Carotenes have been linked with better eye health, but also higher risks of lung cancer. We covered them only partially in our carrots post, so here’s … Read more
Pecan versus walnut, which to choose? Pecans and Walnuts are from the same Hickory fruit family and thus often mistaken for each other. Pecans are more popular, probably because they are generally cheaper, sweeter, and smaller. In some ways walnuts are more nutritious, but they’re bitterer and less versatile. Here’s how these two nuts compare … Read more
Freemans Organic Farm, located in Queensland’s Currumbin Valley deep in the Gold Coast Hinterland is nothing short of a national treasure. The farm has been growing some of the finest fruit and vegetables in the country for generations (since 1915 in fact!). The Calorie Counter Australia team believes in the ethos and principles of organic … Read more
Overcooked bacon (and perfectly cooked bacon) has a lower calorie count than raw bacon. “Burned” bacon might not be appetising, but there’s an overwhelmingly good reason you should prefer it to underdone bacon. And don’t be put off by its appearance, there are ways to make it look and taste better. Calories in Bacon There’s … Read more
What is double cream in Australia? Well, it is a product made from cream. Here are some examples (click to see). But let’s take a deeper look at what double cream is and compare it to some other creams: Cream is Fatty Milk In the past, cream was “made” by skimming the top off milk … Read more
Let’s go through the Pizza Hut menu to find out how many calories there are in Pizza Hut pizzas. You might have read our post on calories in generic pizza by the slice and wondered how Pizza Hut compares. Well, read on to find out! Pizza Hut was born in a Hut It is called … Read more
