Wednesday, November 2, 2011

Average Breakfast Calorie Count



I don't usually care much about food calories, focusing on healthy ingredients instead. This morning I came across the average American breakfast calorie count, and was surprised by how fast a simple breakfast can add up! LOL... Don't panic, information is wisdom.

  • Omelet: Three large eggs (215) One ounce of cheddar cheese (114) Total: 329 calories
  • Scrambled eggs and bacon breakfast: Two large eggs (143) Three strips of bacon (138) 1/2 cup hash browns (207) One slice whole wheat toast (100) Total: 588 calories
  • Hard boiled egg and fruit: One large egg (78) Two cups fruit salad (200) Total: 278 calories
  • Blueberry pancakes: Three blueberry pancakes (253) One ounce maple syrup (99) Total: 352 calories
  • Yogurt with fruit and granola: Six ounces vanilla nonfat Greek yogurt (120) One cup blueberries (83) 1/4 cup granola (172) Total: 375 calories
  • Oatmeal: 1/2 cup oats (150) One small chopped apple (77) One teaspoon cinnamon (6) One tablespoon honey (64) Total: 297 calories
  • Bowl of cereal: One cup Kashi GoLean cereal (140) One cup skim milk (91) One small sliced banana (90) Total: 321 calories
  • French toast: Two pieces of French toast (298) 1/4 cup maple syrup (200) Total: 498 calories
  • Belgian waffle: One waffle: (390) 1/4 cup maple syrup (200) Total: 590 calories
  • Toast with peanut butter: One slice of whole wheat bread (100) Two tablespoons peanut butter (210) Total: 310 calories
  • English muffin with butter and jam: One whole wheat English muffin (130) One pat unsalted butter (36) One tablespoon strawberry jam (40) Total: 206 calories
  • Breakfast sandwich: One whole wheat English muffin (130) One scrambled egg (72) One sausage patty (120) One slice American cheese (70) Total: 392 calories
  • Bagel with cream cheese: One plain bagel (206) One ounce cream cheese (100): Total: 306 calories



Sources: FitSugar, Calorie King and Yahoo

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