Calories in skinless chicken breast are very high. A cup of chopped chicken will have 211 calories. The fat content is 4.2g, cholesterol 108mg, sodium 88mg and protein 40.6g. Chicken is high in protein which helps in building muscles. Chicken has little fat which is increased by preparation methods. Chicken breast has less fat than the drumstick. Roasted or deep fried or grilled will return in a higher calorie value. It’s high in vitamin B, zinc and iron. It included in weight loss diet chart as it has no carbohydrates.

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Calories in Fruit Juice

January 25, 2010

Calories in fruit juice differ from fruit to fruit. A cup of unsweetened apple juice has 117 calories, carrot juice has 94 calories, grape juice has 154 calories, 3/4th a cup sweetened lemonade has 195 calories, orange juice has 105 calories, papaya juice 142 calories peach has 134 calories, pineapple juice has 132 calories, tomato juice has 41 calories and vegetable juice has 46 calories. It’s better to eat fruits instead of fruit juice as it contains the fiber and vitamins without excess sugar.

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how-many-calories-in-a-cup-of-teaHow many calories in a cup of tea? A tea without milk or sugar is considered to have 0 calories. Milk can have 10-50 calories depending on its thickness. One teaspoon of sugar has 16 calories. If cream is added the calorie increases. A 100ml tea has an approximate calorie count of 10.8kcal. It has 1.5g carbohydrates, 1.2 proteins and 0.2 fat. If we are conscious about the thickness of milk and the amount of sugar added and avoid added cream to tea the calories get reduced.

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How-Many-Calories-in-a-Tablespoon-of-SugarHow many calories in a tablespoon of sugar? A tablespoon of sugar contains 45 calories. It’s high in carbohydrates, which every healthy body needs and low in cholesterol, sodium and fat. It contains 12g carbohydrates. Cookies, cakes, candies, sweets, ready to eat cereals and soda have high sugar content. Fruits and milk products also have high sugar content. If people consume more calories than they burn, it results in weight gain. Higher calorie content results in obesity.

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Calorie Count for Egg White

January 23, 2010

calorie-count-for-egg-whiteThe calorie count for egg white is low but high in protein. The egg white is also low in fat, cholesterol and carbohydrates. An egg white contains 16-17 calories, 55mg of sodium, 2mg of calcium, 4mg of phosphorous, 45g of potassium and 55mg of sodium. The calcium and iron contents are 2% and 1%. The calories and fat content changes depending on the cooking methods. Calorie count in a boiled egg white remains the same; a fried egg or an omelet has high calories because of the oil or butter used to cook.

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