August 23, 2010
Energy-Density Charts
Energy-Densities of Common Foods
Low-Energy-Dense
Foods
Energy-Density
Medium-Energy
Dense Foods
Energy-Density
High-Energy
Dense Foods
Energy-Density
Cucumber
0.1
Tuna salad sandwhich
1.6
Raisins
3.0
Jelly (sugar-free)
0.1
Lasagne with meat
1.6
McDonald’s French Fries
3.1
Chopped Tomatoes
(canned)
0.2
Rice Pudding
1.6
Chicken wing with skin, roasted
3.1
Mushrooms (boiled)
0.3
Hummus
1.7
Cheddar cheese, reduced fat
3.2
Vegetable beef soup
0.3
Chicken breast, roasted, no skin
1.7
Cheesecake
3.2
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August 21, 2010
Water is your biggest ally in keeping full on fewer calories.
It has weight but no calories: Its energy density is zero.
To lower the energy density of your diet, you’ll [...]
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