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 fat
UnsaturatedMonounsaturated fat
FatPolyunsaturated fat
Total grease
trans fat
Farmer sunflower oil
14.9
19.6
61
95.5
Less than 3%
Nutri soya bean oil
15.2
20.9
58.8
94.9
Less than3%
Pack pure ghee
62.1
22.6
2.3
87
Less than 3%
Dalda ghee
35.2
46.9
8.7
90.8
27
Rare Banaspati
47.5
38.9
9.8
92.2
Less than 3%
Palm oil
39.3
37
9.3
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1. What is the amount of cholesterol in commonly consumed food?
Food
Weight
Cholesterol Amount
Marrow
3.5
Over 2000
Chicken kidney
3.5
555
kidney
3.5
375
Cow kidney
3.5
300
Yolk of egg
1 unit
252
Prawn
3.5
150
Crab
3.5
100
Lobster
3.5
85
Cheese
3.5
84
Veal
3.5
70
chicken
3.5
67
Beef
3.5
65
Ice cream
1 cup
40
Butter
1 large spoon
35
Milk(full fat)
1 cup
14
Milk(skimmed)
1 cup
2
Margarine
1 large spoon
0
2. What is a typical fast food company?
Food
Weigh(gram)
Energy(calories)
Protein (gram)
Fat(gram)
Starch(gram)
Burger chef
Big chef
186
542
23
34
35
Cheese burger
104
304
14
17
24
Double cheese burger
145
435
24
26
24
French fries
68
187
3
37
25
Shake
305
326
11
11
47
Burger king
Cheese burger
—
305
17
13
29
Vapor
—
606
29
32
51
French fries
—
214
3
10
28
Vanilla shake
—
332
1
11
50
Hotdog
—
291
11
17
23
McDonald’s
Egg muffin
132
352
18
20
26
Big mac
187
541
26
31
39
Cheese burger
114
306
16
13
31
Food
Weight(gram)
Energy(calories)
Protein(gram)
Fat(gram)
Starch(gram)
Fish Burger
131
402
15
23
34
French Fries
69
211
3
11
26
Quarter Pound
164
418
26
21
33
Apple pie
91
300
2
19
31
Vanilla shake
289
323
10
8
52
Quarter pound deposit item
193
518
31
29
34
Pizza Hut(Ethan and Josie)
Beef pizza
—
620/490
38/29
20/19
73/51
Cheese pizza
—
560/450
34/25
14/15
71/54
Pizza with papa paroni
—
640/430
36/23
22/17
74/45
Supreme
—
640/510
36/27
22/21
74/51
KFC
Original recipe dinner
425
830
52
46
56
Extra crispy dinner
437
950
52
54
54
Drum stick
54
136
14
8
8
Rib
82
241
19
15
12
Thai
97
276
20
19
4
Color
45
151
11
10
8
9 pieces
652
1892
152
116
59
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.
