BBQ This or That:

Monica Reinagel of www.NutritionData.com stopped by with 4th of July BBQ This or That.
She shared the healthier choices of the following:
1. Spinach Dip vs. Guacamole
· Guacamole (23 calories and 2 g of fat per tablespoon)
· Spinach dip (27 calories and 2 grams of fat per tablespoon)
Winner: Guacamole

2. Hamburger vs. Hot Dog
· A 4-ounce hamburger with bun (423 calories and 22 grams of fat)
· A bun-length hotdog with bun (305 calories and 19 grams of fat)
Winner: Hot dog

3. Barbeque Chicken Thigh vs. Barbeque Chicken Breast
· Chicken breast - (246 calories and 8 grams of fat)
· Chicken thigh (206 calories and 10 grams of fat)
Winner: Chicken Thigh

4. Veggie Burger vs. Portobello Mushroom Sandwich
· Green Giant Harvest burger on a bun (258 calories and 6 grams of fat)
· Grilled Portobello mushroom brushed with olive oil on a bun (201 calories and 9 grams of fat)
Winner: In terms of calories, the Portobello mushroom is lower. But the veggie burger has 3 ½ times more protein.

5. Coleslaw vs. Potato Salad
· Coleslaw (94 Calories and 4 g of fat per cup)
· Potato salad (324 calories and 18 grams of fat per cup)
Winner: Cole Slaw

6. Chocolate Chip Cookie vs. Brownie
· 1 medium Cookie - 2 ¼ inch diameter (78 calories and 10 g of fat)
· Brownie - 2" square (112 calories and 7 grams of fat)
Winner: It's a toss up. For overall nutrition, lean towards the brownie. Although it has slightly more calories, it has less fat and you're getting more antioxidants and flavonoids from the chocolate. But if you're counting calories, reach for one chocolate chip cookie.
For more information on BBQ foods, or to look up the nutrition content of any food, log onto www.nutritiondata.com.