Calories

Pasta dishes come in many different forms – some flavored with herbs and garlic, others drenched in thick tomato-based sauces. The nutritional value of pasta dishes varies greatly depending on the type of pasta used as well as the accompanying sauce. The calorie chart below shows both the calories and the nutritional information for some of the most popular pasta dishes. Before you indulge in a pasta dish, check the nutrition label to see how many calories it has as well as other nutritional facts such as fat and protein content.

Soups come in a wide variety of flavors and textures. From chunky vegetables soups to creamy chowders, there is a soup for every preference. The nutritional value of soup varies greatly depending on the ingredients used. The nutrition facts for vegetable soups, for example, will show that they tend to be low in calories and high in nutrients. If you check the nutrition label for cream-based soups, however, you may see that they are high in calories and fats. Refer to the calorie chart for your favorite soups to determine the calories and nutritional information.

For many people, dessert is the highlight of any meal. Unfortunately, many desserts fail to deliver good nutritional value because they are high in calories but low in nutrients. The nutritional information for desserts varies from one type to another, of course, so you should consult the nutrition label or calorie chart for your favorite type of desserts to determine their nutrition facts. Though the details may vary from one type to another, desserts are generally high in calories and should therefore be enjoyed in moderation.

Though typically referred to as a cereal grain, rice is actually a seed of the Oryza sativa or Oryza glaberrima plant. Rice is widely consumed as a dietary staple in many countries around the world and it generally provides good nutritional value. The nutrition facts for rice will show that the calories and nutritional information varies from one type of rice to another. For example, white rice has a higher GI rating the brown rice and brown rice is higher in fiber. Refer to the calorie chart for your favorite type of rice to determine the calories and nutrition facts.

Granola and cereal bars are a convenience food product that can be a great source of nutritional value when you are on the run. The calorie chart below shows the nutrition facts for various granola and cereal bars and, as you will notice, many are rich in healthy carbohydrates as well as essential vitamins and minerals. The nutritional information for granola and cereal bars varies depending on the ingredients used so check the nutrition label for each item to determine its calories and nutrition facts.

Soft cheese is great for spreading on crackers or bread and it comes in a wide variety of flavors based on the type of milk used to create it. In addition to being incredibly flavorful, soft cheeses are also a good source of nutritional value. If you refer to the nutrition label for soft cheese will notice that soft cheeses are rich in calcium but they may also be high in saturated fats. Consult the nutrition facts or the calorie chart below for your favorite soft cheese to determine the calories and nutritional information.

Because sliced cheese is derived from milk, it is often fairly high in calories and it typically contains more fat and protein than carbohydrate. This also means that the nutritional value of sliced cheese is very similar to milk. If you refer to the nutrition facts for sliced cheese, or the calorie chart below, you will see that it is very calorie dense and that the nutritional information varies greatly from one variety to another. View the nutrition label for your favorite types of sliced cheese to determine the calorie and other nutrition facts.

Hard cheese is a dairy product that many people know and love. The nutrition facts for hard cheese will show that this food is high in calories and saturated fat – in fact, it has very similar nutritional information to milk. The fact that hard cheese is high in calories and fat does not necessarily mean that it is low in nutritional value. If you consult the calorie chart for hard cheese provided below, you will see that hard cheese can also be a good source of protein. Refer to the nutrition label for your favorite hard cheese to determine its calories and nutritional value.

Cream cheese is a type of fresh cheese that has a mild taste and a high fat content. As a dairy product, cream cheese is fairly high in calories, as the nutrition label will show. Additional nutrition facts for cream cheese include a high moisture content around 55% and at least 33% milk fat. Though cream cheese is similar in taste and texture to soft cheeses like Neufchatel, the production methods and nutritional information are very different. Consult the calorie chart below to determine the calories and nutritional value of cream cheese.

There are many different types of flour, all with varying calorie counts. If you refer to the nutrition label for all-purpose flour, you will notice that most of the calories come from carbs. Certain alternative flours, like almond flour and coconut flour, have fewer carbs and provide good nutritional value. The nutrition facts vary greatly from one type of flour to the next so refer to the nutrition label or the calorie chart below for certain types of flour to determine the calories and nutritional information.