The Complete Book of Food Counts, 9th Edition

The Complete Book of Food Counts, 9th Edition

Introduction

The ninth edition of The Complete Book of Food Counts is the largest compilation of essential food data in this format. It contains data (calories, protein, carbohydrates, fat, cholesterol, sodium, and fiber) for basic generic foods, brand-­name foods, and restaurant chains. Whether you are interested in dieting or nutrition—­or both—­you will find this book unique and invaluable as a reference.

Since this book is alphabetized, you should have no difficulty finding whatever you wish to look up. There are, however, times when you may have to look in more than one place. If you are searching for a particular food and cannot find it immediately, look for it under a category, such as cakes, puddings, cookies, soups. Wherever sensible, I have cross-­referenced listings, but the pressure of space has made it impossible to do that for every item.

Compare only foods listed in similar measures. This rule particularly applies to the confusion between measures by capacity and measures by weight. Eight ounces is not necessarily equivalent to eight fluid ounces or one cup. Eight ounces is a measure of how much something weighs; one cup is a measure of how much space it occupies. For instance, a cup of lightweight food, such as puffed rice or popcorn, weighs about one ounce, and eight ounces of the same product would fill many cups. Naturally, you can convert a similar unit of measure into a smaller or larger amount. The following table may be useful in making such conversions.

Equivalents by Capacity

(all measures level)

1 quart = 4 cups

1 cup = 8 fluid ounces

= 1⁄2 pint

= 16 tablespoons

2 tablespoons = 1 fluid ounce

1 tablespoon = 3 teaspoons

Equivalents by Weight

1 pound = 16 ounces

3.57 ounces = 100 grams

1 ounce = 28.35 grams

All the material contained in The Complete Book of Food Counts is based on information from the U.S. government, from producers and processors of brand-­name foods, and from food chains. The data contained herein is the most complete and accurate information available as this book goes to press. Please bear in mind that seasonal and regional differences can affect the nutritional value of foods. Also, the food industry often changes recipes and sizes and may discontinue products or add new ones. In the future I will revise and update this book to keep you completely informed.

Good luck and good dieting.