Calorie Challenge Energy in Food Challenge
Did you know? Kilojoules and kilocalories are both measures (units) of the amount of energy in food. The correct term for what we commonly call ‘Calories’ is kilojoules (kJ) or kilocalories(kcal). The average man needs around 10,500kJ or 2,500kcal a day to maintain a healthy body The average woman needs around 8,400kJ or 2,000kcal a day.
Question One Which one has less kJ/kcal?
Uncoated Chicken Fillet (Grilled)
OR
Breaded Chicken Fillet (Grilled)
ANSWER Uncoated Chicken Fillet (Grilled 1,260 kJ / 300 kcal
Question Two Which one has less kJ/kcal?
12” Deep pan Pepperoni Pizza
OR
12” thin pan Pepperoni Pizza
ANSWER 12” thin pan Pepperoni Pizza 1,344 kJ /321 kcal
Question Three Which one has less kJ/kcal?
Boiled Rice
OR
Fried Rice
Boiled Rice 672 kJ /160 kcal ANSWER
Round two
Question One Which one has less kJ/kcal?
Ham & Cheese Baguette
OR
Ham & Cheese Sandwich
ANSWER Ham & Cheese Sandwich 2,284 kJ /545 kcal
Question Two Which one has less kJ/kcal?
Plain Burger
OR
Cheese Burger
ANSWER Plain Burger 302 kJ /72 kcal
Question Three Which one has less kJ/kcal?
French Fries
OR
Thick Cut Chips
ANSWER Thick cut chips 588 kJ /140 kcal On a 110g portion
Round three
Question One Which one has less kJ/kcal?
2 Fried Eggs
OR
2 Boiled Eggs
ANSWER 2 Boiled Eggs 138 kJ / 32 kcal
Question two Which one has less kJ/kcal?
Roast Potatoes
OR
Boiled Potatoes
ANSWER Boiled Potatoes 273 kJ / 65 kcal
Question Three Which one has less kJ/kcal?
Bagel
OR
2 slices of wholegrain toast
ANSWER 2 slices of wholegrain toast 126 kJ /30 kcal
Tie Breakers
How many kJ/kcal would you save if you swapped a regular latte for a skinny latte?
Regular Latte
OR
Skinny Latte
a) 231 kJ / 55 kcal b) 336 kJ / 80 kcal c) 420 kJ / 100 kcal
ANSWER a) 231 kJ / 55 kcal b) 336 kJ / 80 kcal c) 420 kJ / 100 kcal
How many kJ/kcal would you save if you swapped a tomato relish for mayonnaise?
Tomato Relish
FOR
Mayonnaise
a)210 kJ / 50 kcal b)294 kJ / 70 kcal c)378 kJ / 90 kcal
ANSWER a)210 kJ / 50 kcal b)294 kJ / 70 kcal c)378 kJ / 90 kcal
How many kJ/kcal would you save if you swapped potato waffles for sweet potato?
Potato Waffles
FOR
Sweet Potato
a) 336 kJ / 80 kcal b) 504 kJ / 120 kcal c) 630 kJ / 150 kcal
ANSWER a) 336 kJ / 80 kcal b) 504 kJ / 120 kcal c) 630 kJ / 150 kcal
How many kJ/kcal would you save if you swapped 2 chocolate digestive biscuits for 2 plain digestive biscuits?
2 Chocolate Digestives
FOR
2 Plain Digestives
a) 21 kJ / 5 kcal b) 84 kJ / 20 kcal c) 168 kJ / 40 kcal
a) 21 kJ / 5 kcal b) 84 kJ / 20 kcal c) 168 kJ / 40 kcal
How many kJ/kcal would you save if you swapped deep pan Pepperoni pizza for half thin pan pepperoni pizza & a side salad?
12” Deep pan Pepperoni Pizza
FOR
12” thin pan Pepperoni Pizza
a) 1,600 kJ / 401 kcal b) 3,213 kJ / 767 kcal c) 3,822 kJ / 910 kcal l
ANSWERS a) 1,600 kJ / 401 kcal b) 3,213 kJ / 767 kcal c) 3,822 kJ / 910 kcal