Foods made with fat reduction ingredients are designed to help us eat
healthy meals while reducing the amount of fat in our diet. See how much
difference they can make:
| Regular Lunch |
Calories |
Fat
(grams) |
Reduced-fat Lunch |
Calories |
Fat
(grams) |
| 2 slices bread |
130 |
2 |
2 slices "light" bread |
80 |
0.5 |
| 1 oz American cheese |
105 |
9 |
1 oz reduced-fat cheese |
75 |
4 |
| 2 oz bologna |
180 |
17 |
2 oz fat-free bologna |
40 |
0 |
| 1 tbs. Mayonnaise |
100 |
11 |
1 tbs. low-fat mayonnaise/dressing |
25 |
1 |
| Banana |
105 |
0 |
Banana |
105 |
0 |
| 2 chocolate cookies |
140 |
6 |
2 reduced-fat chocolate cookies |
120 |
3 |
| TOTALS |
760 |
45 |
|
445 |
8.5 |
These simple substitutes cut fat intake by 80% and calories by 40%.
Related information
Eat heart-healthy | Diet
Source: International Food Information Council Foundation. Uses and nutritional impact of fat reduction ingredients. Food Insight 2000-2001.
