A Breakdown of Tiny Tastes

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A Breakdown of Tiny Tastes

October 19, 2007

I'm a huge fan of enhancing my meals with a little somethin' somethin'. A slice of cheese here, a pat of butter there, a smear of peanut butter on that. It's just a little bit, so it can't really affect my diet, right?

Well, if you're trying to lose weight, cutting calories is the way to do it. If you're always adding and sprinkling and smearing extras onto your food, well all those little things could start to add up. I'm not saying you need to ditch the little pleasures of life, like a dollop of mayo, but here's a breakdown so you can add them up for yourself. It's just good to be conscious of what they're worth, instead of just pretending that they don't mean much.

Want to see the random list of common tiny tastes? Then read more

	Serving Size	Calories	Fat (g)	Sodium (mg)	Carbs (g)	Protein (g)
Cheddar Cheese	1 slice (1 oz.)	114	9.4	176	.4	7.1
American Cheese	1 slice (1 oz.)	105	8.8	417	.4	6.2
Avocado	1/4 of the fruit	72	6.7	3.4	3.7	.9
Tomato	1 slice (1/4" thick)	4	.1	0	.9	.2
Cucumber	1/4 of whole, sliced	11.2	0	1.5	2.7	.5
Hummus	2 tbsp	54	2.6	72.6	6	1.4
Salt	1/4 tsp	0	0	581	0	0
Pepper	1/4 tsp	1.2	0	.2	.4	0
Heinz Ketchup	2 tbsp	30	0	380	8	0
Heinz Organic Ketchup	2 tbsp	35	0	355	8.8	0
Yellow Mustard	2 tbsp	6	.4	112	.8	.4
Grey Poupon Dijon Mustard and Country Mustard	2 tbsp	10	0	240	0	0
Beaver Honey Mustard	2 tbsp	30	0	90	4	0
Honey	1 tbsp	64	0	.8	17.3	.1
Peanut Butter (salted, chunky)	2 tbsp	188	15.9	150.4	6.7	8
Cream Cheese	2 tbsp	90	9	75	0
Salted Butter	1 pat	36	4.1	28.8	0	2
Balsamic Vinaigrette	2 tbsp	90	8	300	4	0
Ranch Dressing	2 tbsp	148	15.6	287	1.3	.4
Mayonnaise	2 tbsp	180	20	180	0	0
Bread and Butter Pickles	1 slice	6	0	54	1.5	.1
Sweet Pickle Relish	2 tbsp	39	.1	243	10.5	.1
Whipped Cream	2 tbsp	70	.7	60	.6	1.6
Chocolate Fudge Syrup	2 tbsp	133	3.4	132	24	1.7
Strawberry	1 large, sliced	6	.1	.2	1.4	.1

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11 Comments

kristine13 5 years 30 weeks

That's so funny that you guys do the peanut butter thing - I do too! I've had to stop buying it for awhile, sadly :-(

beauty and brains 5 years 31 weeks

I've lately been using an online diet website to keep track of my calories and it's really amazing how all the little things add up! It's helpful to see how condiments can add even more calories, even though I hate it! Also, a little peanut butter for a snack isn't a bad thing..as long as you don't eat tons of it! :)

hottpink 5 years 31 weeks

Wikipedia- I am guilty of the same thing!!

Wikipedia 5 years 31 weeks

Its unfortunate that I eat peanut butter not just as a spread, but I actually have it straight from the bowl with a spoon and get surely more than 2 tablespoons. Gotta kick that habit.

marygrace 5 years 31 weeks

i feel like "1 pat" is a poor description of a serving of butter. its way too ambiguous, and lead someone to put one or two tablespoons worth of butter on their toast or vegetables and believe its only an extra 36 calories.

bbites11 5 years 31 weeks

what about salsa?! my faveeeeeee :)

EcannDallas 5 years 31 weeks

ever since i was little ive HATED condiments. ugh ketchup, mustard, and esp. mayo! so that works out for me, but man i can get on some hummus and warm pita chips! haha.

POPSUGAR Fitness 5 years 31 weeks

starlotus - thanks for catching that typo! 14g would have been outrageous for ketchup. That better be some fine tasting ketchup if it has THAT much fat. Ha!

marcella 5 years 31 weeks

Why make people who are already obsessed with calories freak out even more about it by putting together this chart? If I want to eat a tub of hummus, I am fine with the consequences.