The Food Counter's Pocket Companion, Sixth Edition: Calories, Carbohydrates, Protein, Fats, Fiber, Sugar, Sodium, Iron, Calcium, Potassium, and Vitami

For those who are looking to lose weight, manage health issues like diabetes or high blood pressure through their diet, or simply consume a greater variety of nutrients, knowing what's in each meal and snack can be key. But with so many options for what to eat and potential sources of information, keeping up with nutritional data might feel overwhelming.

Enter The Food Counter's Pocket Companion, which supplies authoritative data on the nutrient content of 4,500 foods, 100s of grocery store brands, and 33 popular chain restaurants from across the US and Canada--all under common-sense, quick-reference categories from A to Z. It provides values for calories, carbohydrates, protein, fat, saturated fat, fiber, sugar, sodium, iron, calcium, potassium, and vitamin D. This new edition incorporates an index, three more restaurant chains (Shake Shack, In-N-Out, and Applebee's), and up-to-date menus for all restaurants.

Foods are grouped into easy-to-find categories and then listed alphabetically. Each category, such as Meats, is broken into helpful subcategories like Beef, Lamb, and Pork. Serving sizes listed for individual foods within a category are consistent for easy comparison, and manufacturer's suggested servings are used in cases when serving sizes vary. Often, two measures are provided for foods that are available in more than one portion size (like bagels, which come in regular and mini varieties).

The Food Counter's Pocket Companion also contains guidance on setting personal targets for calories and fluids as well as tips on getting enough of key nutrients. At home or on the go, whether readers need help navigating grocery store aisles or fast food menus, this handbook takes the work (and tech) out of eating right.