New research from MyFitnessPal experts has revealed that we grossly underestimate the number of calories in our favorite foods.

It revealed that nearly a third of Brits (32%) still try to count calories every day; however, seven out of ten make an estimate rather than a certainty.

No wonder, then, that more than a fifth of Britons surveyed (22%) are completely at a loss when it comes to losing weight.

The study found that the average person has tried at least seven diets in their life, with women being more likely to try a diet, on average nine times in their lifetime.

The statistics were released soon after the World Health Organization revealed that the UK is now the fourth most obese country in Europe, with 63% overweight or obese adults.

With breakfast widely touted as the most important meal of the day, how many calories are there in some of your favorite breakfast foods?



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Breakfast is said to help increase our metabolism, which helps us burn more calories throughout the day.

Breakfast has also been shown to help with energy by providing much needed focus for work or exercise.

A healthy breakfast recharges your body and replenishes glycogen stores that provide immediate energy to the muscles.

However, eating the wrong types of food in the morning or not caring about how many calories you are consuming will have the opposite effect on weight loss and energy loss.

So what’s the calorie density of your favorite breakfast foods? We will see:

  • One serving of yogurt – 59 calories
  • One serving of fruit – 60 calories
  • A piece of wholemeal toast – 75 calories
  • One egg – 76 calories
  • A white toast – 85 calories
  • Bowl of Porridge – 215 calories
  • One sausage – 346 calories
  • Cereals – 379 calories
  • Bagels – 377 calories
  • Muesli – 471 calories
  • Two pieces of bacon – 541 calories.


Calories in your favorite breakfast foods

According to the NHS, your ideal daily calorie intake varies based on age, metabolism, and level of physical activity, among other things.

In general, the recommended daily calorie intake is 2,000 calories per day for women and 2,500 for men.

With a large breakfast of bacon or sausage or a large bowl of granola, it’s easy to see how quickly these calories can build up before the day begins.

Calories are essential for human health.

The key is to consume the right amount.

Nutrition expert Amanda Hamilton explained: “There are so many high calorie foods on offer and very few people really know how many calories they contain.

“Unfortunately, many of these confusing calorie foods are also low in nutrients, so that’s a double whammy.”