How many calories are in your favourite foods? Find out here
The crew at Taste.com.au have pulled together an extensive list of foods and the calories they contain to help you make healthier choices when it comes to meals, snacks, drinks and cooking.
If you’re often wondering how many calories in food, here it is: the best-ever food calories chart. Put together by our expert nutritionist, this list helps you understand exactly what you’re eating. It’s ideal if you’re a self-confessed calorie-counter, trying to lose weight or simply curious about how many calories are in everyday foods.
How many calories in legumes and beans?
Calories in chickpeas: 106 calories in 100g canned chickpeas
Calories in green lentils: 96 calories in 100g canned lentils
Calories in red lentils: 103 calories in 100g dried lentils
Calories in cannellini beans: 86 calories in 100g canned beans
Calories in butter beans: 96 calories in 100g canned beans
Calories in kidney beans: 98 calories in 100g canned beans
Calories in borlotti beans: 113 calories in 100g canned beans
How many calories in nuts?
Calories in peanuts (roasted, unsalted): 171 calories in 30g
Calories in cashews (roasted, unsalted): 185 calories in 30g
Calories in almonds (raw, skin on): 185 calories in 30g
Calories in walnuts: 208 calories in 30g
Calories in pine nuts: 210 calories in 30g
How many calories in sugar?
Calories in white sugar: 17 calories in 1 teaspoon
Calories in raw sugar: 17 calories in 1 teaspoon
Calories in honey: 24 calories in 1 teaspoon
How many calories in carbs?
Calories in brown rice: 128 calories in 1/2 cup cooked
Calories in white rice (boiled): 134 calories in 1/2 cup cooked
Calories in quinoa: 96 calories in 1/2 cup cooked
Calories in bread (white): 91 calories per slice
Calories in bread (multigrain): 93 calories per slice
Calories in sourdough: 93 calories per slice
Calories in flour tortilla wrap: 138 calories per wrap
Calories in pasta: 95 calories in 1/2 cup cooked
Calories in porridge oats: 129 calories per 35g sachet
Calories in cooked porridge (with full cream milk): 217 calories per 35g sachet
How many calories in oils?
Calories in extra virgin olive oil: 163 calories in 1 tablespoon
Calories in olive oil: 163 calories in 1 tablespoon
Calories in butter: 139 calories in 1 tablespoon
Calories in margarine: 116 calories in 1 tablespoon
Calories in olive oil spread: 116 calories in 1 tablespoon
Calories in coconut oil: 163 calories in 1 tablespoon
Calories in vegetable oil: 163 calories in 1 tablespoon
How many calories in cheese?
Calories in ricotta: 32 calories per 25g
Calories in grated mozzarella: 71 calories per 25g
Calories in camembert: 75 calories per 25g
Calories in brie: 91 calories per 25g
Calories in blue cheese: 92 calories per 25g
Calories in tasty: 98 calories per 25g calories per 25g
Calories in parmesan: 99 calories per 25g
How many calories in dairy?
Calories in cream (pure): 86 calories in 25ml
Calories in 4% fat natural yoghurt: 91 calories in 125g pot
Calories in 8% fat Greek yoghurt: 144 calories in 125g pot
Calories in 0% fat Greek yoghurt: 72 calories in 125g pot
Calories in sweetened yoghurt: 117 calories in 125g pot
Calories in vanilla ice-cream: 127 calories in 1 scoop
How many calories in cans of food?
Calories in a can of coconut milk: 155 calories in 100ml
Calories in a can of light coconut milk: 70 calories in 100ml
Calories in a can of coconut cream: 189 calories in 100ml
How many calories in proteins?
Calories in chicken breast (no skin): 164 calories per 100g
Calories in beef mince (lean): 170 calories per 100g
Calories in an egg: 65 calories
Calories in can of tuna (in springwater): 82 calories per small can
Check out our detailed protein calories chart for more.
How many calories in fruit?
Calories in banana: 90 calories
Calories in watermelon: 24 calories per 100g
Calories in strawberries: 16 calories for 5 medium strawberries
Check out our detailed fruit calories chart for more.
How many calories in vegetables?
Calories in potato (medium, skin on): 93 calories
Calories in broccoli: 28 calories per cup
Calories in sweet potato (medium, skin on): 298 calories
Check out our detailed vegetable calories chart for more.
How many calories in other favourite foods?
Calories in milk chocolate: 108 calories in 20g
Calories in dark chocolate: 105 calories in 20g
Calories in white chocolate: 111 calories in 20g
Calories in Vegemite: 11 calories in 1 teaspoon
Calories in jam (strawberry): 19 calories in 1 teaspoon
Calories in peanut butter: 150 calories in 1 tablespoon
How many calories in drinks?
Calories in tea with milk: 20 calories per mug
Calories in white wine: 70 calories per 100ml glass
Calories in lemonade: 131 calories per 375ml can
Check out our detailed drinks calories chart for more.
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