Calorie to Protein Calculation

I found this on the Men's forum and thought I'd share it here. It seems to make alot of sense.

"I always use a quick and dirty 10 to 1 calorie to protein calculation to figure out my choices. So, if total calories are more than 10X protein grams, NOT SO GOOD. For instance, a protein bar or powder with 20 protein grams should have only 200 calories max (20 X 10). If it has more, I would look elsewhere. By comparing calories to protein, you no longer need to worry about serving size mumbo jumbo."

Ok, I just checked what I have in my desk.

Newman's Own Lightly Salted Soy Crisps
9 grams of protein and 110 calories = 90 vs 110

Soy Nuts
10 grams of protein and 130 calories = 100 vs 130

Looks like I'm cleaning out my desk tonight.

Rich

Thanks for this bit of info...I will start using it. paula

Hey Rich, Looking good there buddy.  Keep up the good work.  Thanks for the info. Bev

Actually, for early post-ops who are trying to get their bodies into ketosis, the comparison should be between protein grams and carbohydrate grams. Our bodies don't burn all calories equally-- carbs tend to be stored more effectively than protein, so minimizing carbs (even if it means having a few more calories) will probably result in a greater weight loss than just reducing calories.

I have been thinking about this and I realized tonight what wasn't "right" about it. The string cheese I use is 6 grams of protein and 70 or 80 calories. It is low fat and is what we should be eating. It works in a pince but at the same time it shouldn't be the final say.