Calories in takeway food? - Page 2

Will · 14-02-2010, 10:51

The best way of doing it is splitting by food stuffs.

i.e. chicken and guess how much there is
oil
onions
bread
rice
etc...

An average indian meal for me consists of over 1000kcals but I always have naan (which I shouldn't but it's so tasty!).

Counting calories is not as important as counting macros i.e. fat/protein/carb. I do monitor those I must say, and it's been working for me, I've become leaner, stronger and healthier as a result. Our diets are too carb rich in this day and age. Our bodies were never designed to consume so much carbs most of which are now processed and refined. Our bodies were better suited to high protein/fat content with carbs coming from fruits, veg and fiberous sources. Unfortunately, carbs = cheap energy, cheap to manufacture and easier to preserve and mass produce. My carb intake is max 200g per day, but usually try and keep it to 150g per day.

Del Lardo · 14-02-2010, 23:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by Princess Griff

I have decided not to read this thread too closely as it is bound to make me feel guilty about eating so many curries!!!!

I'm planning a class action lawsuit against BD for ruining curry night for me if you want to join? I think I can get enough money out of them to buy us a nice curry

Glaucus · 14-02-2010, 23:13

Went for fish and chips in the end. Glad I weighed it. Averages on the net reckoned about 1300 calories. By the time I weight corrected it, it was 1900 calories. The fish was twice the size and chips 1.7times the size.

So probably should of gone for curry.

Princess Griff · 14-02-2010, 23:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by Del Lardo

I'm planning a class action lawsuit against BD for ruining curry night for me if you want to join? I think I can get enough money out of them to buy us a nice curry

I'm in!!!

Jonny69 · 15-02-2010, 10:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by AcidHell2

Went for fish and chips in the end. Glad I weighed it. Averages on the net reckoned about 1300 calories. By the time I weight corrected it, it was 1900 calories. The fish was twice the size and chips 1.7times the size.

You see, I find it hard to believe there are that many calories. I know how much I can eat based on what I cook and even if I have a meal laden in fat and cream which stuffs me completely full it won't creep much near 1000 calories. I simply don't believe there are that many calories in a portion of fish and chips unless you've bought a whole cod, fried the whole of Idaho and it's all fried in lard. Which, these days, it's not.

Will · 15-02-2010, 10:38

I agree, though I could believe that the batter and chips would amount up to close to 1000 calories with a large fish. It does depend how greasy it is obviously.

LeperousDust · 15-02-2010, 11:47

I can't believe we're discussing counting the calories of take-aways

Desmo · 17-02-2010, 16:44

Does sound a bit odd

If you have a takeaway you may as well forget trying to count calories.

Will · 17-02-2010, 16:59

Indeed! You should see the amount of curry I usually order for myself!

lostkat · 17-02-2010, 23:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by Desmo

Does sound a bit odd

If you have a takeaway you may as well forget trying to count calories.

Was just thinking this myself

14-02-2010, 10:51	#11
Will BBx woz 'ere :P Join Date: Jan 1970 Posts: 2,147,487,208	The best way of doing it is splitting by food stuffs. i.e. chicken and guess how much there is oil onions bread rice etc... An average indian meal for me consists of over 1000kcals but I always have naan (which I shouldn't but it's so tasty!). Counting calories is not as important as counting macros i.e. fat/protein/carb. I do monitor those I must say, and it's been working for me, I've become leaner, stronger and healthier as a result. Our diets are too carb rich in this day and age. Our bodies were never designed to consume so much carbs most of which are now processed and refined. Our bodies were better suited to high protein/fat content with carbs coming from fruits, veg and fiberous sources. Unfortunately, carbs = cheap energy, cheap to manufacture and easier to preserve and mass produce. My carb intake is max 200g per day, but usually try and keep it to 150g per day. __________________ *No No!*

14-02-2010, 23:13	#13
Glaucus Absinthe Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 1,855	Went for fish and chips in the end. Glad I weighed it. Averages on the net reckoned about 1300 calories. By the time I weight corrected it, it was 1900 calories. The fish was twice the size and chips 1.7times the size. So probably should of gone for curry. __________________

15-02-2010, 10:38	#16
Will BBx woz 'ere :P Join Date: Jan 1970 Posts: 2,147,487,208	I agree, though I could believe that the batter and chips would amount up to close to 1000 calories with a large fish. It does depend how greasy it is obviously. __________________ *No No!*

15-02-2010, 11:47	#17
LeperousDust Bananaman Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Liverpool/Edinburgh Posts: 4,817	I can't believe we're discussing counting the calories of take-aways __________________

17-02-2010, 16:44	#18
Desmo The Last Airbender Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Pigmopad Posts: 11,915	Does sound a bit odd If you have a takeaway you may as well forget trying to count calories. __________________

17-02-2010, 16:59	#19
Will BBx woz 'ere :P Join Date: Jan 1970 Posts: 2,147,487,208	Indeed! You should see the amount of curry I usually order for myself! __________________ *No No!*