What are finger limes, are they good for you, and what is their nutritional profile? Finger limes are becoming “a thing” now, but not many people know much about them. Read this to surprise your friends and family with an in-depth understanding of Australia’s own Bush Caviar! Unique Looks Unopened finger limes are roughly the … Read more
Emulsifier 471 is a common food additive, but what exactly is it? What are the emulsifiers (or stabilizers) represented by codes 471, 322, 491, and 433 made of? You simply cannot avoid emulsifiers in processed foods because they are in almost everything. Are some emulsifiers bad for your health? Let’s get some answers! What is … Read more
People ask us all the time: “How many calories in beer?”. It is our pleasure to present you with a comprehensive illustrated answer, the list of popular beers in Australia, ranked by calorie count. So, before you buy that case of Little Creatures IPA, read this to understand how many carbs, calories, and kJ there … Read more
Welcome to calcount’s ultimate guide on how to lose weight fast. It’s a list of easy, bite-sized, fad-free tips which, if followed, will make you lose weight quickly. You need to know how to lose weight fast, because sometimes the urge rushes over us and we must suddenly just do something about excess fat. Too … Read more
In Australia we often come across recipes, food labels, and informative articles about flour which make us go hmmmm? Flour is different around the world, so finding the right nutrition information can be a challenge. Let’s try to clear some confusion with a quick flour Q&A: Q: What is All Purpose Flour called in Australia? … Read more
Use our calcount Ideal Body Weight (IBW) Calculator to compute the “perfect” weight for your height and gender. Simply select female or male, then use the slider or type your height in cm to see your ideal body weight in kg. If interested, read on further to learn how and why this calculator works! The … Read more
Trout VS Salmon VS Tuna means calories and nutrition in trout, compared to salmon, compared to tuna, let’s go! You might have read our post on the best 3 fish you can eat and thought: “How does salmon compare to trout and tuna?”. It is a natural question, considering that salmon and trout are sometimes … Read more
How many calories does broccoli have? Take a quick scroll through this short post to find out how many calories there are in a head of broccoli, and how broccoli compares to other similar veggies. Calories in a Head of Broccoli Each 100 grams of raw broccoli contains 31 calories, or 131 kilojoules. A medium … Read more
Your waist to hip ratio (WHR) could be a better indicator of healthy body weight than body mass index (BMI). Find you current and ideal waist to hip ratio with this handy calcount WHR Calculator, then read on to learn more about this valuable health metric. Simply enter the circumference measurements of your waist and … Read more
If you are looking for an illustrated list of REAL substitutes for vegetable oil, you’re in luck! This is not just a list of vegetable oils not named Vegetable Oil. Get that blend of who-knows-what out of your kitchen by swapping it for one or more of these readily available TRUE alternatives. What is Vegetable … Read more
