Best Calorie Choices
For easier weight loss
TYPE Boiled Potatoes Oven baked white potato wedges Mashed potatoes, fat-free milk Oven baked sweet potato Whole new potatoes boiled Baked potato, 1 tbsp fat-free sour cream |
PORTION 1 cup 4 oz 1 cup 6 oz 1 cup 6 oz |
CALORIES 115 88 130 165 90 152 |
FAT 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.2 |
Worst Calorie Choices
For difficult weight loss
TYPE Baked potatoes with bacon and cheese French fries, restaurant Mashed potato with 1 tbsp butter Potatoes au gratin Roasted in fat |
PORTION 1 large 1 large serving 1 cup 1 cup 1 medium |
CALORIES 760 400 235 400 200 |
FAT 26g 22g 11g 22g 11g |
Example
When dining out, by choosing a baked potato with 1 tbsp fat-free sour cream, instead of fries, (once a week), you will reduce your annual calorie intake by 12,896 calories. (The equivalent of 3.5 pounds in weight.)
Remember
Weight loss and dieting doesn’t mean eating less – just different.