Counting calories has become a common way to monitor food intake, but it’s not the most effective measure of how healthy a food is. Calories measure energy, not nutritional value or health impact. So while calorie counts can help control portion sizes, they don’t give the full picture of a food’s benefits. Let’s look at some comparisons to see how different 200-calorie foods stack up.
20. 200 Calories: Baby Carrots vs. Frankfurter
One frankfurter has the same calories as a large plate of baby carrots. While the frankfurter may not be very filling, the carrots could leave you feeling satisfied.