Cholesterol

Cooking Oils & Fast Food Nutrition

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Introduction

In today’s health-conscious world, understanding the nutritional content of the foods we consume is crucial for making informed dietary choices. This guide provides an extensive overview of fats, cholesterol, and calories in various commonly consumed foods, cooking oils, and fast food items. From understanding the types of fats in popular cooking oils to analyzing cholesterol levels in everyday foods and evaluating the nutritional profiles of fast food offerings, this comprehensive resource aims to equip you with the knowledge needed to make healthier eating decision.

    Sample    Saturated fatUnsaturated Monounsaturated fat  Fat Polyunsaturated fat    Total grease    trans fat
Farmer sunflower oil14.919.66195.5Less than 3%
Nutri soya bean oil15.220.958.894.9Less than3%
Pack pure ghee62.122.62.387Less than 3%
Dalda ghee35.246.98.790.827
Rare Banaspati47.538.99.892.2Less than 3%
Palm oil39.337    9.3    __

1. What is the amount of cholesterol in commonly consumed food?

FoodWeightCholesterol Amount
Marrow3.5Over 2000
Chicken kidney3.5555
kidney3.5375
Cow kidney3.5300
Yolk of egg1 unit252
Prawn3.5150
Crab3.5100
Lobster3.585
Cheese3.584
Veal3.570
chicken3.567
Beef3.565
Ice cream1 cup40
Butter1 large spoon35
Milk(full fat)1 cup14
Milk(skimmed)1 cup2
Margarine1 large spoon0

       2. What is a typical fast food company?

FoodWeigh(gram)Energy(calories)Protein (gram)Fat(gram)Starch(gram)
Burger chef     
Big chef186542233435
Cheese burger104304141724
Double cheese burger145435242624
French fries6818733725
Shake305326111147
Burger king     
Cheese burger305171329
Vapor606293251
French fries21431028
Vanilla shake33211150
Hotdog291111723
McDonald’s     
Egg muffin132352182026
Big mac187541263139
Cheese burger114306161331
FoodWeight(gram)Energy(calories)Protein(gram)Fat(gram)Starch(gram)
Fish Burger131402152334
French Fries6921131126
Quarter Pound164418262133
Apple pie9130021931
Vanilla shake28932310852
Quarter pound deposit item193518312934
Pizza Hut (Ethan and Josie)     
Beef pizza620/49038/2920/1973/51
Cheese pizza560/45034/2514/1571/54
Pizza with papa paroni640/43036/2322/1774/45
Supreme640/51036/2722/2174/51
KFC     
Original recipe dinner425830524656
Extra crispy dinner437950525454
Drum stick541361488
Rib82241191512
Thai9727620194
Color4515111108
9 pieces652189215211659

Conclusion

Understanding the nutritional content of the foods we consume is essential for making informed dietary choices and maintaining a balanced diet. This guide has provided a detailed analysis of the types of fats, cholesterol levels, and caloric content in common foods, cooking oils, and fast food items.By examining the fat profiles of various cooking oils, we’ve highlighted the differences between saturated, monounsaturated, and polyunsaturated fats and their implications for health. Additionally, the cholesterol content in everyday foods such as meats, dairy, and seafood underscores the importance of moderation and informed decision-making.

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