fat vs sugar
CarSidDar
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IF the calorie count is identical, is it better to eat fats or sugars? ie. fudge vs fries 
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Personal opinion - Fat.
Fudge and fries - both carbs and both end up as sugar.
Now Fudge v Pork Rinds (that a comparison).0 -
Fat...all day everyday and twice on Sunday.
Assuming we're talking about ADDED sugar, and not trans fat.0 -
It depends on a bunch of factors, including what the rest of your diet looks like, your activity level and hormonal factors.0
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It's not good to consume either, if they are separated from their original source, and eaten in concentration. But it is easier to consume larger amounts of calories from fat because fat is more dense.0
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If the caloric count is the same, I'd look at the nutritional value of the food to make my decision. So, I'd pick fries in this case.0
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Fries! Just because I like them more than fudge........no science involved in my choice - just taste!0
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YES0
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It depends on a bunch of factors, including what the rest of your diet looks like, your activity level and hormonal factors.
^this. If you're low on sugar for the day but have had enough fat then eat the fudge. If you're low on fat for the day then eat the fries. Though both are carbs and I'm usually too low on protein so I'd have to find a third option.0 -
fries and fudge, bad choices.
how about a 500 calories of white sugar vs 500 calories of vegetable oil.
Will one cause more weight gain than the other?0 -
Fries coated in fudge? Is that an option?!Fries! Just because I like them more than fudge........no science involved in my choice - just taste!0 -
Both!
Because they are both so damn delicious!0 -
I'm not sure what your question. Is this in regards to weight loss, fat loss, or satiety. Weight loss, they're the same, fat loss, there are studies on both sides, and there is likely minimal difference as activity levels and exercise have a greater impact on muscle retention. For satiety, most people find fats and protein more filling than carbs, but some people are the opposite.fries and fudge, bad choices.
how about a 500 calories of white sugar vs 500 calories of vegetable oil.
Will one cause more weight gain than the other?
I wouldn't want to eat either one. :flowerforyou:0 -
fries and fudge, bad choices.
how about a 500 calories of white sugar vs 500 calories of vegetable oil.
Will one cause more weight gain than the other?
I don't understand the question. Assuming that's all you're eating, you're going to lose weight because 500 calories isn't very much.
Neither is bad on their own. You have to look at certain foods given the context of your whole day. Low on fat, eat something fatty. You've met your protein and fat, then carb load.0 -
fries and fudge, bad choices.
how about a 500 calories of white sugar vs 500 calories of vegetable oil.
Will one cause more weight gain than the other?
In a surplus? And do you mean fat gain? If so fat would0 -
It depends, but in your example, both are pretty much just junk food...which is fine if you have room for it and are otherwise getting good nutrition...but both fries and fudge are pretty much junk calories either way.
If you were comparing a soda @ roughly 170 calories to 1 Oz of almonds at around 160 calories, the almonds would win due to overall nutritional value of the almonds being far superior to pretty much straight sugar from the soda. If you were comparing some fruit @ 150 calories to an ounce of almonds @ 160 calories, it would really depend on what you needed from a macro standpoint as well as a micro nutrient standpoint...not to mention your reasons for eating either...i.e. an apple or banana is far more beneficial to me after a good workout than would be the almonds...the almonds would be far better though for just a random afternoon snack.0 -
I'm not sure what your question. Is this in regards to weight loss, fat loss, or satiety. Weight loss, they're the same, fat loss, there are studies on both sides, and there is likely minimal difference as activity levels and exercise have a greater impact on muscle retention. For satiety, most people find fats and protein more filling than carbs, but some people are the opposite.fries and fudge, bad choices.
how about a 500 calories of white sugar vs 500 calories of vegetable oil.
Will one cause more weight gain than the other?
I wouldn't want to eat either one. :flowerforyou:
Agreed. If you are on a deficit then neither will create fat storage. I certainly wouldn't be eating Veg Oil (now olive oil or coconut oil) yep any day of the week over sugar.
But in my diet I do allow both - just more of the fat.0 -
Chocolate covered bacon.
Protein, fat and sugar all in one.
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fries and fudge, bad choices.
how about a 500 calories of white sugar vs 500 calories of vegetable oil.
Will one cause more weight gain than the other?
Assuming no medical conditions, and assuming that you are actually at a surplus, and assuming that you are not accounting for water weight gain, then theoretically, fat will. Fat has a lower TEF and carbs generally give more energy. More energy = higher TDEE.
However, I am not sure of the purpose of the question. These things cannot be looked at in a vacuum and there are individual variables involved.0 -
Fries coated in fudge? Is that an option?!Fries! Just because I like them more than fudge........no science involved in my choice - just taste!
Can we just dip them in a Wendy's frosty???0 -
Fries coated in fudge? Is that an option?!Fries! Just because I like them more than fudge........no science involved in my choice - just taste!
Now I want a Wendy's frosty and fries...0 -
I'd go with fudge every day, lol.0
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But fudge has fat, and fries have carbs? How about Skittles and butter? But old Skittles. None of that green apple bull****.0
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simple answer: dip your fries in your frosty . . . that way you can have your fat and eat your sugar too (without even missing out on the salt).0
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Separated from their original source? So I need to climb the tree and eat the fruit right off the branch?It's not good to consume either, if they are separated from their original source, and eaten in concentration. But it is easier to consume larger amounts of calories from fat because fat is more dense.0 -
It depends on a bunch of factors, including what the rest of your diet looks like, your activity level and hormonal factors.
^^^This...0 -
It's not good to consume either, if they are separated from their original source, and eaten in concentration. But it is easier to consume larger amounts of calories from fat because fat is more dense.
^^^Not this...0 -
Assuming this is just a rhetorical question posed out of curiosity, I'm going to say fat. JMO0
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Chocolate covered bacon.
Protein, fat and sugar all in one.
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I think I just purred...0 -
I believe it was questions like these that created the "IIFYM" acronym otherwise known as flexible dieting.
p.s. I only eat sugar out of sugar cane.0 -
IF the calorie count is identical, is it better to eat fats or sugars? ie. fudge vs fries
Better in what way? I personally feel better and find it easier to stay within my calorie goal eating more fat and less sugar. Fat is very satiating for me.
I don't eat fries often though, because I don't consider white potatoes much different than sugary foods. But things like peanut butter, nuts, avocado are great. And I cook almost everything in extra virgin olive oil, and make my own salad dressing using it as well.
I haven't given up sweets, but they are treats, not dietary staples. And except for occasions I try to eat sweets that include fat, protein or fiber. For example, I have cocoa roast almonds almost every night after dinner as "dessert". If I make cookies I usually make oatmeal peanut butter cookies or put nuts in them.0
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