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Answers from CalorieCounter staff to YOUR questions
I've been invited out for a Chinese meal, what should I choose?
Generally Chinese cooking is very healthy, especially stir fries
and vegetables. Here are some meals and their calorie contents.
Chicken Chop Suey 425
Chicken Chow Mein 715
Sweet and Sour Pork 860
Sweet and Sour Prawns 470
Egg Fu Yung 750
Prawn Crackers 15 each
Fried Rice 555
Spring Roll 120
Spare Ribs 140
How many calories in parsnips?
There are only 70 calories per serving of boiled parsnips. If
you would rather roast the parsnips, cut them up thickly and use
a light coating of olive oil, then soak on absorbent kitchen towels
to reduce the fat content.
How many calories in a jacket potato?
In an average sized jacket there are 125 calories, but that's
before you've put anything on it! Go for light margarine instead
of butter, baked beans, chilli, tuna, cottage cheese, or reduced
fat cheese or coleslaw.
How many calories in deer meat?
In roast venison there are 165 calories per serving. As with all
meats, trim off excess fat, and drain on kitchen towel before
serving with lots of vegetables!
How many calories in a banana?
Bananas are very good choice of snack with around 100 calories
each. They do have a slightly higher fat content than some other
fruits.
How many calories in raisins?
Raisins have quite a lot of calories with 247 per 100g, although
they are a healthier choice of snack than crisps or chocolate.
How many calories in Strawberries?
Strawberries are an excellent choice for a snack, especially at
this time of year when they are cheaper. They only have 30 calories
per serving and are very versatile, with low fat yoghurt, low
fat ice cream etc as a dessert.
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