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Title: Weight Loss and Maintenance
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Created:Tue Jul 10 1990
Last Modified:Tue Jun 03 1997
Last Successful Update:Fri Jun 06 1997
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513.0. "Calorie counting.......the only way!" by BUFFER::LOMBARDI (Please take NOTE of this..........) Tue Sep 19 1989 12:29

I have been trying to find out(without any luck), the caloric content of 
Dunkin' Donut muffins. Since I am now counting calories, and since I used to 
eat a DD muffin every morning, I'm just curious as to how many calories are in 
those tasty treats.


CORN

BLUEBERRY

BRAN

PUMPKIN


Just a guess..........300 each?


Thanks in advance,

-Chuck

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513.1Donut vs. MuffinOCTAVE::ROCHTue Sep 19 1989 14:109
    I'm really not sure of the calorie content, but there was an article in
    the Pittsburgh Press this past spring stating that a Dunkin Donut Oatbran 
    Muffin has more fat and calories than one of their bavarian cream donuts! 
    Makes you wonder, eh?
    
    Who knows though, they could have changed ingredients by then....
    
    Vicki

513.2LOOKS ARE DECEIVINGOFFPLS::DESHARNAISTue Sep 19 1989 19:5610
    I also read that article about the bran muffin. 
    
    Also intesting was a Mcdonald's salad with Thousand Island
    dressing was 640 calories compared to a hamburger of 230.
    
    Better off with the hamburger!
    (no fries of course!)
    
    

513.3ANT::ZARLENGAM/A/R/R/S needs women!Tue Sep 19 1989 20:1113
.0>Just a guess..........300 each?

    	It depends on the bakery.
    
    	Sugar and fat can really add up.
    
    	You can make your own muffins and have 'em come in around 200
    each, with bran muffins even lower (the bran fiber is indigestible,
    so no calories)
    
    -mike z

513.4DELNI::BASSETTDesignWed Sep 20 1989 22:229
    I just take the info that the calorie counter book says and muliply 
    by 2.  It might be on the high side or the low side, as long as you
    don't cut it too close with you daily intake you should be fine.
    
    I never had any luck with counting calories so I'm lax when it come to
    getting the exact number down.
    
    Linda

513.5Finally remembered to bring this in!LDYBUG::GOLDMANLicense to chillThu Sep 21 1989 12:1626
    	From the Tufts University Diet & Nutrition Letter, May 1989

		        Size(oz)    Calories	Fat(gm)	  Sodium (mg)

Dunkin' Donuts Bran	  3.5		353	13	    591
Dunkin' Donuts Corn	  3.3		347	13	    577
Dunkin' Donuts Blueberry  3.1		263	10	    347
Dunkin' Donuts Banana
  Nut			  3.1		327	12	    357
Dunkin' Donuts Apple
  Spice			  3.2		327	11	    382
Dunkin' Donuts Cherry	  3.3		317	10	    382


	They list a bunch of other brands as well.  The article
    accompanying the chart did note that the bran muffin from Dunkin'
    Donuts had 122 more calories than their Bavarian creme filled
    donut covered with chocolate frosting, and between 35-40% more
    fat.

    	And, as Mike stated, they agreed it is difficult to determine
    exact amounts of calories and fat because it does vary from shop
    to shop.

    	amy

513.6WOW!!!!!BUFFER::LOMBARDIPlease take NOTE of this..........Thu Sep 21 1989 20:5817
:	They list a bunch of other brands as well.  The article
:    accompanying the chart did note that the bran muffin from Dunkin'
:    Donuts had 122 more calories than their Bavarian creme filled
:    donut covered with chocolate frosting, and between 35-40% more
:    fat.

Thanks Amy for the very interesting info. If I read this correctly, this chart 
is saying that filled donut is approx 230 calories. WOW! According to THE ALL 
IN ONE CALORIE COUNTER BY JEAN CARPER, a yeast raised DUNKIN DONUTS plain donut 
is 160 and a glazed is 168!

That's quite a discrepancy between 230 and 168!


...chuck 

513.7Possible reason for discrepancyLDYBUG::GOLDMANLicense to chillFri Sep 22 1989 12:1314
re:   <<< Note 513.6 by BUFFER::LOMBARDI "Please take NOTE of this.........." >>>

>That's quite a discrepancy between 230 and 168!

    Chuck,

    	I'd say there's a big difference between a glazed donut and a
    Bavarian Cream-filled donut, which is where the discrepancy lies.
    I'm no donut expert :^) but the glazed just has the coating, where
    the Bavarian has the chocolate coating and the cream filling!  I'm
    sure that's where the extra calories (and fat) come from...

    	amy

513.8Sounds right Amy.......BUFFER::LOMBARDIPlease take NOTE of this..........Fri Sep 22 1989 17:179
Re .7 >>>>>>Amy

Yup! Your right. that makes sense.

BTW - Since were on the subject, does anyone know what a slice of PAPA GINO 
PIZZA is?   guess..........400 or so?

...chuck

513.9HHHMMMM!!MSDOA::MCMULLINFri Sep 22 1989 21:436
    Re: Calorie Counting - do you write down the calories you consume each
    time you eat or do you keep a running total in your head?  What would
    you say is the easiest way to do this?
    
    Thanks

513.10ANT::ZARLENGAWhaddayou know? Your head's wooden!Fri Sep 22 1989 22:529
.8>BTW - Since were on the subject, does anyone know what a slice of PAPA GINO 
.8>PIZZA is?   guess..........400 or so?
    
	I'll take a stab at it ... a slice of Papa Gino's cheese pizza
    must be about 200-250 calories.
    
    -mike z

513.11It's all upstairs.......BUFFER::LOMBARDIPlease take NOTE of this..........Mon Sep 25 1989 14:2317
                      <<< Note 513.9 by MSDOA::MCMULLIN >>>
                                 -< HHHMMMM!! >-

:    Re: Calorie Counting - do you write down the calories you consume each
:    time you eat or do you keep a running total in your head?  What would
:    you say is the easiest way to do this?
    

Writing them down would never work. I have a paperback called "The All in one 
Calorie Counter" by Jean Carper. It's very good. It has most NAME BRAND foods 
as well as many popular entrees. I keep a running total in my head. I'm an 
accountant and keep track of numbers quite well ;^)

I've lost 3-4 lbs in going on 4 weeks. I am VERY satisfied with this progress.

...chuck