Calories are calories but...
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It's really not even about calories. I chose to eat clean... really clean... I refuse to eat anything with a face...
...so no bananas for me!
I think it's despicable you minions actually eat bananas....
...I would take the granola bar because I am a good person! The rest of you should be ashamed of yourselves and stop eating junk food like bananas full of chemicals and other bad junk and stuff.
Giving you a slow clap right now, brah.0 -
Granola bars = muesli bars?
If so I would choose banana. I don't like muesli bars.0 -
Banana. Simply because it has more fat. Granola bars are mostly pure carbs. With a banana you get both.
Wait.... what?0 -
In terms of weight loss, a calorie is a calorie, no matter what.
In terms of overall health, there can be a massive difference.
Basically though, I would pick the one that fits in my calories and macros and satisfies my hunger... or I'd bring some high protein stuff from home and avoid both of those snacks.
Another option is eat half the banana and find someone to split with. :happy:0 -
A calorie is a calorie. Always. No buts, not even one.
A link to an article (with references in the comments below) that I just saw in another thread.
http://www.abc.net.au/science/articles/2013/11/12/3889049.htm
I am familiar with this Dr's work and he only uses peer-reviewed information and facts.0 -
It's always great to see opinions from people who believe that "chemically" laden foods are "bad", but can't explain how whole foods aren't comprised of chemicals.
We can find people successful from ANY DIET program with testimonials stating that this approach is the only one that worked.
But the reality is that ALL DIET programs have one thing in common for weight loss.............................consuming less calories than one burns.
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LMAO @ all the broscience in this thread.
*waits for gifs of popcorn eating and/or people grabbing chairs*
Since we are on the subject of bananas.0 -
It's always great to see opinions from people who believe that "chemically" laden foods are "bad", but can't explain how whole foods aren't comprised of chemicals.
All drugs are bad, what matters is the dose.0 -
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I would pick both. :bigsmile:
In, because "bad" food will kill us all!!! :laugh:0 -
Banana. Simply because it has more fat. Granola bars are mostly pure carbs. With a banana you get both.
A banana only has .39g of fat. Granola bars generally have much more than that, even low fat ones have 1.5- 3 grams per 100 cal bar.
So that should not be used as the reason to eat a banana over a granola bar.0 -
But.. Let's say, for example, in our cafeteria there are couple of options. You can get a granola bar or a banana for a snack. Now, a granola br has 90 calories but a banana has 130(they're massive). Besides the nutrition, I still think having a banana is so much better than having a granola bar, even on low cal diets. It fills me up more and for some mental reason I feel better.
What would you chose in a situation like that?
Oh and, I used to be on a diet bit not right now, just wondering what your opinions are.
If those were my choices, I'd choose the granola bar, because I hate bananas.
For you, I would suggest the banana because it fills you up more and for some mental reason you feel better.0 -
a calorie is a calorie no buts...
Yes buts!!!!
Person 1 eats 2000 calories of chocloate and McDoanld's each day and Person 2 eats 2000 calories of meat, fuit and vegetables each day. Lets assume the net calories are the same each day.
What do you think the end result will be?
Sorry, but a calorie is not a calorie!
assuming their maintenance level is both 2000 then they will both not gain weight…
so yes a calorie is a calorie, which is energy ….
A calorie is a calorie, in the literal sense, but some food choices offer more nutrition per calorie. Many (though not all) commercial granola bars are essentially candy with a little more fiber. Candy's fine sometimes if you have the free calories, but I'd go for the fruit. If you're going for processed sugary things, admit it, have a small cookie or split a candy bar with someone and get on with your day.0 -
Banana has a lot of dihydrogen monoxide in it so no thanks.0
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Banana
I once read the packaging on a granola bar, It had 4-5 different types of sugar on the ingredients list.
I am trying to eat whole natural foods. If the granola was homemade by the café, not sure I would choose it either. They usually add too much sugar for my taste.
PS. I only learned to like and eat bananas this past year since they are healthy for you, especially since I work out a lot.0 -
I would try to pick the banana most times....but sometimes I'd choose the granola bar, because I like them.0
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a calorie is a calorie no buts...
Yes buts!!!!
Person 1 eats 2000 calories of chocloate and McDoanld's each day and Person 2 eats 2000 calories of meat, fuit and vegetables each day. Lets assume the net calories are the same each day.
What do you think the end result will be?
Sorry, but a calorie is not a calorie!
assuming their maintenance level is both 2000 then they will both not gain weight…
so yes a calorie is a calorie, which is energy ….
A calorie is a calorie, in the literal sense, but some food choices offer more nutrition per calorie. Many (though not all) commercial granola bars are essentially candy with a little more fiber. Candy's fine sometimes if you have the free calories, but I'd go for the fruit. If you're going for processed sugary things, admit it, have a small cookie or split a candy bar with someone and get on with your day.
ummm you do realize that fruit has sugar in it, right?
what does it matter if I get my sugar from a candy bar or a piece of fruit? At the molecular level they are all the same = sugar.0 -
I'd go with the banana. IMO, fruits and veggies trump factory made foods, any day. I think it's silly for people to argue that a banana and a factory made granola bar have the same nutritional value. I agree that a calorie equals a calorie, but there is more to health than counting calories.0
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I'd go with the banana. IMO, fruits and veggies trump factory made foods, any day. I think it's silly for people to argue that a banana and a factory made granola bar have the same nutritional value. I agree that a calorie equals a calorie, but there is more to health than counting calories.
Depending on the granola bar and what else you are eating that day, the granola bar may be the healthy choice. Something being made in a factory doesn't automatically make it more or less healthy than a piece of fruit.0 -
a calorie is a calorie no buts...
Yes buts!!!!
Person 1 eats 2000 calories of chocloate and McDoanld's each day and Person 2 eats 2000 calories of meat, fuit and vegetables each day. Lets assume the net calories are the same each day.
What do you think the end result will be?
Sorry, but a calorie is not a calorie!
assuming their maintenance level is both 2000 then they will both not gain weight…
so yes a calorie is a calorie, which is energy ….
A calorie is a calorie, in the literal sense, but some food choices offer more nutrition per calorie. Many (though not all) commercial granola bars are essentially candy with a little more fiber. Candy's fine sometimes if you have the free calories, but I'd go for the fruit. If you're going for processed sugary things, admit it, have a small cookie or split a candy bar with someone and get on with your day.
ummm you do realize that fruit has sugar in it, right?
what does it matter if I get my sugar from a candy bar or a piece of fruit? At the molecular level they are all the same = sugar.
^^^ This. A calorie is a calorie, no matter where it comes from. Keep preachin'! by the way, I'd take the candy bar... That is If It Fit My Macros.0 -
I'd go for the granola bar.
Cuz eating a banana = putrid breath.
lol
Ha, so true.0 -
I'd eat the banana for the potassium.0
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Banana. Simply because it has more fat. Granola bars are mostly pure carbs. With a banana you get both.
Not my thread but that answer helps! My other questions weren't answered but the sugar was my concern about the granola bar and the carbs sealed the deal.
Honestly neither would be my choice but if those 2 were my ONLY choices... I know which way I'd go now.
:flowerforyou:
I'm late to this thread, but please realize that the poster you quoted is wrong. Bananas are fat-free... just like all raw fruits and veggies. Now if we were talking about banana bread... there is definitely fat in there.0 -
Banana. Simply because it has more fat. Granola bars are mostly pure carbs. With a banana you get both.
Not my thread but that answer helps! My other questions weren't answered but the sugar was my concern about the granola bar and the carbs sealed the deal.
Honestly neither would be my choice but if those 2 were my ONLY choices... I know which way I'd go now.
:flowerforyou:
I'm late to this thread, but please realize that the poster you quoted is wrong. Bananas are fat-free... just like all raw fruits and veggies. Now if we were talking about banana bread... there is definitely fat in there.
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Banana. Simply because it has more fat. Granola bars are mostly pure carbs. With a banana you get both.
Not my thread but that answer helps! My other questions weren't answered but the sugar was my concern about the granola bar and the carbs sealed the deal.
Honestly neither would be my choice but if those 2 were my ONLY choices... I know which way I'd go now.
:flowerforyou:
I'm late to this thread, but please realize that the poster you quoted is wrong. Bananas are fat-free... just like all raw fruits and veggies. Now if we were talking about banana bread... there is definitely fat in there.
Ah yes, you are right about avocados.
I originally said "most" and changed it to "all" after trying to rack my brain trying to think of what fruits and vegetables actually have fats. I forget about those because I don't actually eat those nasty things, but they do have fats.0 -
So glad that I am not the only one who thinks avocados are nasty.Ah yes, you are right about avocados.
I originally said "most" and changed it to "all" after trying to rack my brain trying to think of what fruits and vegetables actually have fats. I forget about those because I don't actually eat those nasty things, but they do have fats.0 -
Man made rubbish vs naturally occuring food??
Banana every time.
Do you know that bananas in their current form are not "naturally occurring"? It took decades of modification for growers to turn them into a cheerful yellow, easy to peel, seedless, yummy fruit.0 -
Person 1 and person 2 will both lose weight if they are eating at a calorie deficit.a calorie is a calorie no buts...
Yes buts!!!!
Person 1 eats 2000 calories of chocloate and McDoanld's each day and Person 2 eats 2000 calories of meat, fuit and vegetables each day. Lets assume the net calories are the same each day.
What do you think the end result will be?
Sorry, but a calorie is not a calorie!0 -
I'd go with the banana. IMO, fruits and veggies trump factory made foods, any day. I think it's silly for people to argue that a banana and a factory made granola bar have the same nutritional value. I agree that a calorie equals a calorie, but there is more to health than counting calories.
Even though that banana was genetically modifed to eliminate the (rather large, inedible black) seeds? and make it easier to peel? And there are all-natural granola bars, by the way. Both the granola bar and the banana have sugar in them.0 -
So glad that I am not the only one who thinks avocados are nasty.Ah yes, you are right about avocados.
I originally said "most" and changed it to "all" after trying to rack my brain trying to think of what fruits and vegetables actually have fats. I forget about those because I don't actually eat those nasty things, but they do have fats.
Most definitely you are not alone... those things are disgusting!0
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