Best Calorie Choices
For easier weight loss
TYPE Stone ground whole wheat bread Deli Rye bread Whole wheat pita Plain Bagel Flour tortilla English Muffin |
PORTION 1 slice (1 oz) 1 slice (1 oz) 1 large pita 1 bagel 3″ diameter 1 tortilla 8″ diameter 1 muffin |
CALORIES 70 70 146 64 130 150 |
FAT 1g 1g 1.5g 0.8g 3g 1g |
Worst Calorie Choices
For difficult weight loss
TYPE Croissant Corn Muffin Garlic Bread Soft Pretzel Chorizo Bread Corn Bread |
PORTION 1 (3oz) 1 (5oz) 1 slice 1 (6 oz) 1 slice 1 square 4″x4″ |
CALORIES 320 440 303 470 345 280 |
FAT 18g 8g 16g 13g 21g 11g |
Example
By choosing an English muffin for breakfast instead of a croissant (twice a week), you can reduce your annual calorie intake by 17,680 calories. (The equivalent of 5 pounds in weight.)
Remember
Weight loss and dieting doesn’t mean eating less – just different.