Because the water is removed, the dried fruits are significantly higher in
calories than the fresh fruits — 430 calories in a cup of raisins versus 60 calories in cup of grapes or 380 calories in a cup of dried apricots versus 75 in a cup of fresh halves.
Ounce for ounce, therefore, banana powder is roughly 75 percent higher in potassium, fiber, sugar and
calories than the fresh fruit.
Not exact matches
Another tenet of Juiceology's success that has contributed to their expansion is the unparalleled, high quality of their juice blends — made with the
freshest fruits and vegetables available, Juiceolgy's premium juices are the only line in stores that contain 32 percent of the FDA's recommended daily fiber value and less
than 200
calories per bottle.
Dried
fruits also contain higher amounts of
calories than when in
fresh form.
While most of the frozen foods you may find in the grocery store are laden with
calories and fat, frozen
fruits may actually be healthier for you
than most
fresh ones.
40g or 1.4 oz
Calories: 97 Note: Dried
fruits are more
calorie dense (per weight)
than fresh fruit — and are easier to overeat.
While avocados are a relatively high
calorie food with 100 grams of the
fresh fruit providing around 160
calories, more
than two thirds of those
calories come from monounsaturated oleic acid.
However, some
fruits are high in
calories to start with, and when dried, you can consume a lot more
calories per serving
than with
fresh fruit.
U.S. Department of Agriculture food group guidelines don't give specific intake recommendations for
fresh dates, which are significantly higher in sugar and
calories than most
fresh fruits.
Also, dried
fruit is much higher in
calories and sugar
than fresh fruit, so keep tracking that, too.
These dark colored lettuces can make excellent treats for rabbits who are bored with their hay but need to follow
calorie restricted diets in order to lose weight — they are much lower in sugar and
calories than standard rabbit treats (and
fresh fruit), and they can provide a welcome break from the large amounts of hay your bun eats on a daily basis.
Be aware that even
fresh fruit has more
calories than green vegetables, and these should be monitored as well.