Pork versus beef, let’s compare which meat is better! When you want to maximise nutrition and minimise calories should you choose a juicy scotch fillet steak, or a tender slice of roasted pork loin? According to a famous Australian scientific study comparing beef to pork diets for weight loss, they’re the same. But let’s delve … 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
Want some low calorie snacks? Next time you do a pantry refill, consider this list of low calorie snacks from Coles. Arranged from low to high, these Coles brand snacks contain less than 100 calories per serve. Remember that, whilst the per serve calorie count might be low, the standardised 100g count could be much … 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
How do the calories and macros in My Muscle Chef’s 7 most popular meals stack up? Let’s find out! Who or What is My Muscle Chef? NSW-headquartered My Muscle Chef is in the business of delivering microwavable ready-to-eat packaged meals. Their ideal customer is someone who wants to take the grunt work out of meal … Read more
Dive into Dominos calories with our big list of pizza slice calories. You’ve seen our post on calories in generic pizza by the slice, and the one about Pizza Hut, and now you want to see how Domino’s compares? Here you go, calories in 34 Domino’s pizzas by the slice (click the pic to jump … 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
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
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
