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 (Grilled1,260 kJ / 300 kcal

Question Two

Which one has less kJ/kcal?

12” Deep pan PepperoniPizza

OR

12” thin pan PepperoniPizza

ANSWER

12” thin pan Pepperoni Pizza1,344 kJ /321 kcal

Question Three

Which one has less kJ/kcal?

Boiled Rice

OR

Fried Rice

Boiled Rice672 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 kcalOn 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 wholegraintoast

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 kcalb) 336 kJ / 80 kcalc) 420 kJ / 100 kcal

ANSWERa) 231 kJ / 55 kcalb) 336 kJ / 80 kcalc) 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 kcalb) 294 kJ / 70 kcalc) 378 kJ / 90 kcal

ANSWERa) 210 kJ / 50 kcalb) 294 kJ / 70 kcalc) 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 kcalb) 504 kJ / 120 kcalc) 630 kJ / 150 kcal

ANSWERa) 336 kJ / 80 kcal

b) 504 kJ / 120 kcalc) 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 kcalb) 84 kJ / 20 kcalc) 168 kJ / 40 kcal

a) 21 kJ / 5 kcalb) 84 kJ / 20 kcalc) 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 PepperoniPizza

FOR

12” thin pan PepperoniPizza

a) 1,600 kJ / 401 kcalb) 3,213 kJ / 767 kcal

c) 3,822 kJ / 910 kcall

ANSWERSa) 1,600 kJ / 401 kcalb) 3,213 kJ / 767 kcalc) 3,822 kJ / 910 kcal