Fullness Factor - from Nutriondata.com

Mangoaddict
Mangoaddict Posts: 1,236 Member
edited September 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
FULLNESS FACTORS FOR COMMON FOODS

Fullness Factors for Common Foods (the number going up means the foods keep you full longer)

Food FF
Bean sprouts 4.6
Watermelon 4.5
Grapefruit 4.0
Carrots 3.8
Oranges 3.5
Fish, broiled 3.4
Chicken breast, roasted 3.3
Apples 3.3
Sirloin steak, broiled 3.2
Oatmeal 3.0
Popcorn 2.9
Baked potato 2.5
Lowfat yogurt 2.5
Banana 2.5
Macaroni and cheese 2.5
Brown rice 2.3
Spaghetti 2.2
White rice 2.1
Pizza 2.1
Peanuts 2.0
Ice cream 1.8
White bread 1.8
Raisins 1.6
Snickers Bar 1.5
Honey 1.4
Sugar (sucrose) 1.3
Glucose 1.3
Potato chips 1.2
Butter 0.5

The table below shows values of the Fullness Factor for a few common foods...
General Observations
Foods that contain large amounts of fat, sugar, and/or starch have low Fullness Factors, and are much easier to overeat. Foods that contain large amounts of water, dietary fiber, and/or protein have the highest Fullness Factors. These high-FF foods, which include most vegetables, fruits, and lean meats, do a better job of satisfying your hunger.
An Important Note

The above table just provides an example of the Fullness Factors for a few typical foods, and is not meant to be a complete food list. Use ND's search engine to find the foods that you currently eat and to determine their specific Fullness Factors. Similarly named foods can have much different FF's, depending on their ingredients. For example, plain popcorn (air-popped, without butter) has a higher FF than popcorn prepared with added butter.

Fullness Factors for Liquids
Although all of the items in the above table are solid foods, the Fullness Factor can also be calculated for liquids, including soups and drinks. Most liquid foods will have above average Fullness Factors, due to their high water content. Liquid foods do, in fact, have a relatively high satiating effect, at least for the short term. However, low viscosity liquids (such as water, juice, or soft drinks) will empty from your stomach quickly, and may leave you hungry again in a relatively short time. Keep this in mind if you are using the Fullness Factor to select foods for weight loss.

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  • Mangoaddict
    Mangoaddict Posts: 1,236 Member
    FULLNESS FACTORS FOR COMMON FOODS

    Fullness Factors for Common Foods (the number going up means the foods keep you full longer)

    Food FF
    Bean sprouts 4.6
    Watermelon 4.5
    Grapefruit 4.0
    Carrots 3.8
    Oranges 3.5
    Fish, broiled 3.4
    Chicken breast, roasted 3.3
    Apples 3.3
    Sirloin steak, broiled 3.2
    Oatmeal 3.0
    Popcorn 2.9
    Baked potato 2.5
    Lowfat yogurt 2.5
    Banana 2.5
    Macaroni and cheese 2.5
    Brown rice 2.3
    Spaghetti 2.2
    White rice 2.1
    Pizza 2.1
    Peanuts 2.0
    Ice cream 1.8
    White bread 1.8
    Raisins 1.6
    Snickers Bar 1.5
    Honey 1.4
    Sugar (sucrose) 1.3
    Glucose 1.3
    Potato chips 1.2
    Butter 0.5

    The table below shows values of the Fullness Factor for a few common foods...
    General Observations
    Foods that contain large amounts of fat, sugar, and/or starch have low Fullness Factors, and are much easier to overeat. Foods that contain large amounts of water, dietary fiber, and/or protein have the highest Fullness Factors. These high-FF foods, which include most vegetables, fruits, and lean meats, do a better job of satisfying your hunger.
    An Important Note

    The above table just provides an example of the Fullness Factors for a few typical foods, and is not meant to be a complete food list. Use ND's search engine to find the foods that you currently eat and to determine their specific Fullness Factors. Similarly named foods can have much different FF's, depending on their ingredients. For example, plain popcorn (air-popped, without butter) has a higher FF than popcorn prepared with added butter.

    Fullness Factors for Liquids
    Although all of the items in the above table are solid foods, the Fullness Factor can also be calculated for liquids, including soups and drinks. Most liquid foods will have above average Fullness Factors, due to their high water content. Liquid foods do, in fact, have a relatively high satiating effect, at least for the short term. However, low viscosity liquids (such as water, juice, or soft drinks) will empty from your stomach quickly, and may leave you hungry again in a relatively short time. Keep this in mind if you are using the Fullness Factor to select foods for weight loss.
  • omid990
    omid990 Posts: 785 Member
    oooo this is interesting
    thanks for sharing
  • Where did U get those?
  • Thank you for posting. I'm surprised watermelon rated so high.
  • Mangoaddict
    Mangoaddict Posts: 1,236 Member
    Where did U get those?

    nutritiondata.com
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