Calories

Mar 19, 2015 — Comic #22
Two panels at a fast-food counter. “The theory”: a customer says, “That double hamburger has a lot of calories. I guess I’ll select a healthier option.” “The reality”: holding a can of almonds, she says, “That double hamburger has fewer calories than a half-cup of almonds. I’ll take five.” The menu lists calorie counts for burgers, fries, and a soft drink.
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Nutrition is much more complicated than just counting calories. Otherwise, I could justify a Twinkie-only diet.

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Putting calorie counts on menus / The theory… / Oh wow. That double hamburger has a lot of calories. I guess I’ll select a healthier option. / The reality / That double hamburger has fewer calories than a half-cup of almonds. I’ll take five. [menu: Hamburger – $5.00 (250 calories) / Double Hamburger – $7.50 (350 calories) / French Fries – $2.00 (350 calories) / Soft Drink – $1.50 (270 calories); can: Almonds]

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