Calories count! Whether your trying to get cut or add muscle mass, calories are a big part of your success. Up to 80% of the changes your body makes is directly related to types of food and calories you consume. Here is a list of common proteins and carbohydrates as well as the amount of calories each contain.
Proteins:
6 oz of buffalo sirloin - 192 calories
6 oz of light chicken meat - 194 calories
6 oz of light turkey meat - 196 calories
6 oz of dark chicken meat - 216 calories
6 oz of dark turkey meat - 216 calories
6 oz of beef round - 242 calories
6 oz of lamb chops - 248 calories
6 oz of 90% lean ground beef - 300 calories
6 oz of beef top loin - 388 calories
6 oz of ham - 416 calories
6 oz of 80% lean ground beef - 432 calories
Carbohydrates:
1 Cup of Bulgar - 151 calories
1 Cup of oatmeal - 166 calories
1 Cup of couscous - 176 calories
2 slices of whole-wheat bread - 210 calories
1 Cup of brown rice - 216 calories
1 Cup of enriched pasta -221 calories