Think all calories are the same?

bjohs
bjohs Posts: 1,225 Member
edited September 30 in Food and Nutrition
Just something fun I wanted to put together to show the exact number of calories when compared to each other. The top photo is of a Burger King Whopper, medium fries (salted) and a 22 oz soda. The bottom photo is of the same number of calories but using healthier meals, snacks and treats. For those who think they can't eat enough for only 1,600 calories each day... think again!

A calorie is a calorie when used to describe units of energy. But... all calories are not created equal! Enjoy the visual. :)

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  • minadeathclutch
    minadeathclutch Posts: 375 Member
    YUMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM!!! i want the bottom picture lol
  • crazymama2two
    crazymama2two Posts: 867
    LOVE It...im focusing on the DOVE CHOCOLATE~~~ ack :D
  • jmjones66
    jmjones66 Posts: 144 Member
    Thanks for the visual! It puts it all into perspective.
  • ImSoSerious1987
    ImSoSerious1987 Posts: 22 Member
    I was too focusing on the candy lol
  • ceschwartz
    ceschwartz Posts: 240 Member
    LOVE THIS! LOVE LOVE LOVE!
  • thegymbunny
    thegymbunny Posts: 602 Member
    Most days I'd gladly chose the second picture.



    However there are days I'll gladly take the first picture and not eat anything else all day.

    lol
  • bjohs
    bjohs Posts: 1,225 Member
    LOL, I have the 1.30 oz Dove dark chocolate bar multiple times a week. :)
  • Ge0rgiana
    Ge0rgiana Posts: 1,649 Member
    THIS IS GREAT! Awesome visual! :happy:
  • hbunting86
    hbunting86 Posts: 952 Member
    Oh my gosh I'm so thick... I wondered what people were talking about when they said 'Dove'... for UK-ers it's 'Galaxy'!

    Duh I feel stupid!

    :)
  • lazatin
    lazatin Posts: 452 Member
    yummy on the bottom
  • maritimemom
    maritimemom Posts: 192
    Yum! The bottom picture looks so gooooood! :) Thanks!
  • bjohs
    bjohs Posts: 1,225 Member
    This stuff is just taken from my own meal plans. Just imagine what you can come up with! Everything in the bottom photo is accounted for in that calorie count too including the cheese on the Denver omelette, the cherry tomatoes on the grilled chicken salad and even the vinaigrette dressing not shown on the salad. :)

    Get creative!!!
  • bjohs
    bjohs Posts: 1,225 Member
    The bowl in the second row is one mozzarella and roasted garlic chicken sausage link and steamed broccoli. NUM!
  • ChrisStoney
    ChrisStoney Posts: 479 Member
    The bottom picture definately looks much more filling!!
  • stevwil41
    stevwil41 Posts: 608 Member
    That is an awesome comparison! I'll be honest, I almost didn't click to topic because I was afraid it was going to be one of those "preachy" posts but I was pleasantly suprised. Thank you for the illustration without doing the "I know better than you" bit that sometimes happens. I'm not saying "you" in particular but we've all read an off-putting post or two:)
  • thegymbunny
    thegymbunny Posts: 602 Member
    The bowl in the second row is one mozzarella and roasted garlic chicken sausage link and steamed broccoli. NUM!


    I was wondering what that was.. It looks great. I've always been a big fan of italian sausage with broccoli, so I'll try that very soon!!
  • alias1001
    alias1001 Posts: 634 Member
    Fun visual--thanks for sharing!
  • JoyfulSparkle
    JoyfulSparkle Posts: 96
    Wow! even cookies! that's amazing!
  • bjohs
    bjohs Posts: 1,225 Member
    Wow! even cookies! that's amazing!

    Some things in moderation of course. When I'm craving chocolate... I just plan the rest of my day around it. LOL
  • bjohs
    bjohs Posts: 1,225 Member
    For those who think they can't eat enough for only 1,600 calories each day... think again!

    Oops, should have said 1,300 calories not 1,600. I could add more treats (or yummy bread) to a 1,600 cal day!!! :D
  • adjones_21
    adjones_21 Posts: 234 Member
    I just wish that all of the bottom picture was a cheap as the top picture...lol
  • bjohs
    bjohs Posts: 1,225 Member
    I just wish that all of the bottom picture was a cheap as the top picture...lol

    How cheap is BK really... if you have to buy three of their meals each day? The top photo only shows what people eat for one meal. The bottom photo shows breakfast, lunch, dinner, 3 snacks and 2 treats. When purchasing some items in bulk, it is actually cheaper to eat like the bottom photo. :)
  • Dunkirk
    Dunkirk Posts: 465 Member
    Thank you, I appreciate you taking the time for the post. Is the item above the dove cheerios (mini frankfurters)? How many are there in the picture? Haven't eaten them for years!
  • bjohs
    bjohs Posts: 1,225 Member
    Thank you, I appreciate you taking the time for the post. Is the item above the dove cheerios (mini frankfurters)? How many are there in the picture? Haven't eaten them for years!

    The item above the Dove bar are baby carrots. To the right of the carrots are dry roasted unsalted almonds.
  • minadeathclutch
    minadeathclutch Posts: 375 Member
    I just wish that all of the bottom picture was a cheap as the top picture...lol

    How cheap is BK really... if you have to buy three of their meals each day? The top photo only shows what people eat for one meal. The bottom photo shows breakfast, lunch, dinner, 3 snacks and 2 treats. When purchasing some items in bulk, it is actually cheaper to eat like the bottom photo. :)

    for reals. burger king, and other fast food places are like 8 dollars a meal. maybe more depending on what you get. that's ****ED up lol. i could get a whole carton of eggs plus bread plus vegetables for that lol
  • tallicedlatte
    tallicedlatte Posts: 11 Member
    Also think of the healthcare costs of eating "cheap" food. BK may be cheap in the short term, but not over time.
  • lazatin
    lazatin Posts: 452 Member
    The bowl in the second row is one mozzarella and roasted garlic chicken sausage link and steamed broccoli. NUM!

    Those are great sausages and come in different flavors..I prefer mine with brown rice..yum~!
  • sarad777
    sarad777 Posts: 210 Member
    I've totally noticed this. I only normally eat around 1200 or 1300 calories a day. Some days I'm munching practically all day. If I go out to dinner or slip out to McDonalds, I eat most my calories in one sitting. We really try to eat at home for this reason.
  • suz74
    suz74 Posts: 77 Member
    love it! Thanks for putting this up x
  • emilyc92
    emilyc92 Posts: 182 Member
    Wow this is such a fun visual! Thanks so much for sharing! :flowerforyou:
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