Common Calories
Calorie counting every food you eat can be tough! It's hard to keep up with. If it's not for you, that's okay.
But if you don't count calories, you do need to learn the calorie content of foods you eat often. You know, like your favorite bagel, latte, candy bar, or glass of wine. These don't offer much for nutrition. Plus, they add up!
For high-calorie choices, you can then plan to:
Cut back portions.
Eat or drink them less often.
Swap them for healthy options.
Check out how these foods offer high and low calories.
Food | Calorie content* |
|---|---|
Gingerbread latte, reduced-fat milk, 12 ounce | 204 calories |
Cinnamon raisin bagel | 215 calories |
Apple | 53 calories |
Orange | 62 calories |
Banana | 105 calories |
Hummus, 2 tablespoons | 55 calories |
Tortilla chips, 10 to 15 chips | 134 calories |
Baby carrots, 9 | 35 calories |
Almonds, quarter cup | 160 calories |
Chocolate-covered Oreo, 1 cookie | 130 calories |
Pepperoni pizza, 1 small slice | 108 calories |
Cheese lasagna, 1 cup | 292 calories |
Wine, 5 ounce glass | 123 calories |
*Values can vary
Which foods are "worth" their calories?
"Nutrient-dense" foods are healthy foods. They pack in a lot of nutrition for the calories they give you. Think fiber, protein, calcium, iron, vitamins B, C, and D.
Nutrition Facts labels give you great info. When a food has one, use it.
Figure out how many calories are in a serving. How many servings are in your portion size?
To learn more about the calories and nutrients in the foods you eat, send your care manager a message and ask for more info!