Calorie Challenge

1. Energy in Food Challenge Calorie Challenge

2. 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.

3. Question One Which one has less kJ/kcal?

4. Uncoated Chicken Fillet (Grilled)

5. OR

6. Breaded Chicken Fillet (Grilled)

7. ANSWER Uncoated Chicken Fillet (Grilled 1,260 kJ / 300 kcal

8. Question Two Which one has less kJ/kcal?

9. 12” Deep pan Pepperoni Pizza

10. OR

11. 12” thin pan Pepperoni Pizza

12. ANSWER 12” thin pan Pepperoni Pizza 1,344 kJ /321 kcal

13. Question Three Which one has less kJ/kcal?

14. Boiled Rice

15. OR

16. Fried Rice

17. ANSWER Boiled Rice 672 kJ /160 kcal

18. Round two

19. Question One Which one has less kJ/kcal?

20. Ham & Cheese Baguette

21. OR

22. Ham & Cheese Sandwich

23. ANSWER Ham & Cheese Sandwich 2,284 kJ /545 kcal

24. Question Two Which one has less kJ/kcal?

25. Plain Burger

26. OR

27. Cheese Burger

28. ANSWER Plain Burger 302 kJ /72 kcal

29. Question Three Which one has less kJ/kcal?

30. French Fries

31. OR

32. Thick Cut Chips

33. ANSWER Thick cut chips 588 kJ /140 kcal On a 110g portion

34. Round three

35. Question One Which one has less kJ/kcal?

36. 2 Fried Eggs

37. OR

38. 2 Boiled Eggs

39. ANSWER 2 Boiled Eggs 138 kJ / 32 kcal

40. Question two Which one has less kJ/kcal?

41. Roast Potatoes

42. OR

43. Boiled Potatoes

44. ANSWER Boiled Potatoes 273 kJ / 65 kcal

45. Question Three Which one has less kJ/kcal?

46. Bagel

47. OR

48. 2 slices of wholegrain toast

49. ANSWER 2 slices of wholegrain toast 126 kJ /30 kcal

50. Tie Breakers