All calculations are made using the factor 4 calories for protein, 4 calories for carbohydrates, and 9 calories for fats.

The materials are measured in standard 8-ounce measuring cups, or tablespoons. The measures are exactly level unless otherwise stated. In calculating beverages containing alcohol, it is necessary to know the percentage of alcohol contained therein. Alcohol has a fuel value of 7 calories per gram. (Whether this heat is available for the needs of the body is still a question.)

Key:
ANitrogen Gm.
B1Proteins Per Cent
B2Proteins Gm.
C1Fats Per cent
C2Fats Gm.
D1Carbohydrates Per Cent
D2Carbohydrates Gm.
EFuel Value
MaterialWeightMeasureAB1B2C1C2D1D2E
Almonds½ oz.6.4821.02.97054.907.78017.32.45092.00
Apples5.5 oz.1 medium.090.4.6000.50.78014.222.00097.40
Apricots 9 halves5.11.9000.10.40061.022.500100.00
Arrowroot1 oz.8 tablespoonfuls69.219.60078.00
Artichoke, French1 oz. .153.4.9600.50.14012.03.40018.70
Asparagus, fresh4 oz.6 stalks.331.82.0400.20.2303.33.74025.00
Asparagus, canned4 oz.½ cup.281.51.7000.10.1102.83.17021.00
Bacon1 oz.2 slices.359.02.50058.0016.000144.00
Bananas, E.P.[174]3½ oz.1 medium.201.31.2900.60.60022.021.83098.00
Barley, pearled1 oz.3 tablespoonfuls.398.52.4101.10.31077.022.000100.00
Barley flour½ oz.1 tablespoonful.1610.4.9802.20.21072.67.00033.00
Bass3 oz.1 serving2.5318.615.8002.802.37084.00
Beans, string3 oz.1 serving.312.31.950.26.2205.14.35027.00
Beans, butter3 oz.1 serving1.269.37.9000.60.51029.224.800135.00
Beans, Lima, dried1 oz. .8118.05.1001.50.42065.918.70099.00
Beans, baked, canned1 oz. .316.91.9602.50.71019.65.50036.00
Beef broth1 oz.2 tablespoonfuls0.101.8.5000.10.3004.70
Beef broth6 oz.1 cup0.301.83.0000.101.80028.00
Beef soup[175]6 oz.1 cup1.184.37.4003.606.1001.11.80092.00
Beef juice1 oz.2 tablespoonfuls.224.91.390.60.1706.00
Beef marrow½ oz.1 tablespoonful.052.2.31092.0013.000118.00
Beefsteak, porterhouse3 oz.1 serving2.9922.018.69020.4017.350240.00
Beefsteak, sirloin3 oz.1 serving2.5719.016.08018.5015.720205.80
Top of round3 oz.1 serving2.6519.516.5807.306.210106.20
Roast beef, second cut2 oz.1 slice1.8420.211.5008.404.80089.00
Roast beef, second cut1 oz.1 thin slice.9120.15.7008.502.40044.00
Beets, cooked1 oz. .102.3.650.10.0307.42.10011.30
Bluefish3 oz.1 serving2.6519.616.6001.201.00075.00
Brandy½ oz.1 tablespoonful42.00
Bran2½ oz.1 cup1.2511.07.8002.101.50061.043.000217.00
Bread1 oz.1 slice, ¾ in. thick.429.22.6001.30.37053.015.00073.70
Boston brown1 oz.1 slice.276.01.7006.301.79054.015.30084.10
Rolls1 oz. .419.02.5503.00.85054.215.40079.50
Whole wheat1 oz. .449.72.750.90.26049.714.10069.70
Bread crumbs5 oz.1 cup2.089.313.0001.201.70053.075.000367.00
Bread, graham1 oz.1 slice.408.82.5001.80.51052.014.70073.50
Bread, gluten[176]1 oz.1 slice, ½ in. thick1.3429.58.4001.10.30030.08.50070.00
Maryland biscuit (Southern beaten biscuit)1 oz.2 small biscuits.388.42.3805.601.50060.017.00091.70
Butter1 oz.2 tablespoonfuls.041.0.28085.0024.090218.00
Butter1 lb.2 cups.721.04.53085.00385.5003488.00
Cabbage1 oz. .071.6.45000.30.0905.61.5909.00
Carrots3 oz.1 medium.151.1.93000.40.3409.37.91037.50
Carrots1 oz. .051.1.31000.40.1109.32.63012.50
Cauliflower3 oz.1 serving.241.81.53000.50.4204.73.99025.80
Cauliflower1 oz. .081.8.51000.50.1404.71.3308.60
Celery1 oz.1 stalk, medium sized.051.1.31000.10.0303.3.9305.20
Chard1 oz. .153.2.91000.60.1705.01.41010.80
Cherries, fresh1 oz. .041.0.28000.80.23016.74.73022.00
Chestnuts1 oz. .286.21.7605.401.53042.111.94068.60
Clam bouillon1 oz.2 tablespoonfuls.010.2.0570.2.057.45
Clam bouillon6 oz.⅔ cup.010.2.3420.2.3423.00
Cheese, American1 oz.2 tablespoonfuls, grated1.3128.88.16035.9010.1800.3.090124.60
Cottage cheese (curds)1 oz.2 tablespoonfuls.9520.95.9201.00.2804.31.22031.00
Cream cheese (Neufchâtel)1 oz.½ block.8518.75.24027.407.7701.5.42093.00
Chicken, broiler, E.P.1 oz. .9720.75.8008.302.35044.35
Chicken, broiler, E.P.3 oz.1 serving2.9220.717.4008.307.050133.00
Chocolate, unsweetened1 oz.1 square.5812.93.65048.7013.80030.38.590173.00
Cocoa1 oz.4 tablespoonfuls.9821.66.12028.908.19037.710.690141.00
Cocoa⅛ oz.2 teaspoonfuls (1 serving).1221.6.76028.901.02037.71.33017.60
Cod, dressed1 oz. .5011.03.1200.20.06013.00
Condensed milk, sweetened (Eagle Brand)1 oz.2 tablespoonfuls.408.82.4908.302.35053.915.30092.00
Condensed milk, or evaporated, unsweetened⅛ oz.1 teaspoonful.077.5.2708.30.2909.7.3405.00
Consommé6 oz.⅔ cup1.062.54.2500.4.68019.70
Corn, canned1 oz.2 tablespoonfuls.132.8.7901.20.34019.05.39028.00
Corn, green, E.P.1 oz.2 tablespoonfuls.143.1.8801.10.31019.75.58028.60
Cornmeal, granular1 oz.2 tablespoonfuls.429.32.6301.90.54075.521.400101.00
Cornflakes, toasted1 oz. .255.51.5601.50.43081.223.000102.10
Cornstarch1 oz.3 tablespoonfuls89.125.250101.00
Crackers, graham⅓ oz.1 cracker.1510.0.9409.30.88073.86.97039.50
Crackers, water⅓ oz.1 cracker.1911.7.7705.00.47075.77.00035.30
Crackers, oyster1 oz. .5111.33.20010.502.98070.519.980119.50
Cracker crumbs2½ oz.½ cup1.3211.67.8006.004.30072.951.700276.70
Cranberries1 oz.2 tablespoonfuls.020.4.1100.60.17010.02.80013.00
Cream, 18% (single X)1 oz.2 tablespoonfuls.133.0.80019.705.6004.91.40059.00
Cream, 40% (double X)1 oz.2 tablespoonfuls.102.2.62040.0011.3403.0.850108.00
Cucumber, E.P.1 oz. .040.8.2300.20.0603.1.8805.00
Currants, dried1 oz.2 tablespoonfuls.112.4.6801.70.48074.221.04091.00
Dates, dried1.1 oz..092.0.5702.80.79078.422.2007.50
Dry peptonoids1 oz.2 tablespoonfuls.9621.16.00028.28.00056.00
Eggs, whole, without shell1.8 oz.or
5 gms.1 medium sized1.0013.46.80010.505.36075.00
Egg white1.2 oz.1 white (34 gm. wt.).6712.34.180.200.07017.00
Egg yolk.6 oz.1 yolk (17 gm. wt.).4315.72.67031.005.27058.00
Eggplant1 oz. .051.2.340.30.0905.11.4508.00
Farina1 oz.3 tablespoonfuls.5011.03.1101.40.39076.421.650103.00
Figs, dried1 oz.1 fig.194.31.2100.30.09074.121.00089.60
Fish1 oz. .8418.05.2401.40.40024.60
Flour, barley1 oz.2 tablespoonfuls.4610.22.9002.20.62072.720.60099.70
Flour, gum gluten1 oz.3 tablespoonfuls1.6536.310.3001.30.36036.910.44086.20
Flour, graham1 oz.3 tablespoonfuls.6013.33.7702.20.62071.420.240101.60
Flour, wheat1 oz.3 tablespoonfuls.5111.23.1801.00.28075.221.310100.50
Flour, wheat⅓ oz.1 tablespoonful.1711.21.0601.00.09075.27.10033.50
Flour, entire wheat1 oz.3 tablespoonfuls.6313.83.9101.90.53071.920.380102.00
Fowl, E.P.1 oz. .8819.35.47016.304.65063.50
Fowl, E.P.3½ oz.1 serving3.0919.319.00016.3016.300222.00
Gelatin, granulated1 oz. 4.1591.425.9100.10.028103.80
Gelatin, granulated¼ oz.1 tablespoonful1.0491.46.4700.10.00725.90
Gum gluten bread1 oz.1 slice1.3429.78.4001.10.30030.08.50070.30
Gum gluten biscuit¼ oz.1 biscuit.4741.92.9001.80.130044.43.15025.40
Greens (A.P.), beet tops4 oz. .382.12.4003.303.7003.23.60057.00
Greens, cooked4 oz.1 serving.372.02.3000.30.3003.23.60026.30
Grapes, malaga2 oz.about 12 grapes.121.3.7401.60.90019.210.88054.50
Grapes, malaga1 lb. .951.35.9001.607.20019.287.040436.00
Grapefruit1 oz. .6.170.10.03012.23.46014.80
Grape juice1 oz.2 tablespoonfuls25.07.09028.30
Grape juice4 oz.½ cupful25.028.360113.40
Halibut (E.P.) steak3 oz.1 serving2.5318.615.8105.204.420103.00
Ham, lean, smoked, E.P.1½ oz.1 serving (1 slice)1.3519.88.41021.008.930114.00
Ham, medium fat, smoked1 oz.1 slice.7416.34.62038.8011.000117.50
Hominy1 oz.2 tablespoonfuls.388.32.3500.60.17079.022.390100.50
Hickory nuts, shelled1 oz.2 tablespoonfuls.7015.44.36067.1019.00011.43.230201.30
Honey1 oz.2 tablespoonfuls.020.4.11081.323.04092.60
Jell-O3.5 oz.1 box1.7911.211.00086.486.000388.00
Jell-O.6 oz.1 serving.3011.21.90086.414.70066.00
Kohl-rabi1 oz. .092.0.560.10.0305.51.5608.80
Koumiss1 litre1000 c.c.4.012.825.4002.1019.5005.448.900473.00
Koumiss4 oz.½ glassful.512.83.1702.102.3805.46.12058.50
Lactose (sugar of milk) 100% carbohydrates1 oz.2 tablespoonfuls100.028.350113.40
Lady fingers½ oz.3 lady fingers.208.71.2305.00.70070.510.00051.20
Lamb chops, broiled3 oz.2 chops, medium size2.9521.818.54030.0025.510303.70
Lamb, leg, roasted1 oz.1 serving (small)19.75.58012.703.60054.70
Lard1 oz.2 tablespoonfuls100.0028.350255.10
Lemon juice (1 lemon)1½ oz.3 tablespoonfuls9.74.12016.40
Lemon juice1 oz.2 tablespoonfuls9.82.77011.00
Lettuce8 oz.1 head.441.22.7200.30.6802.94.52035.00
Lettuce2 oz.1 serving (¼ head).111.2.6800.30.1702.01.1308.77
Liver1 oz. 20.45.7804.501.2801.7.48036.50
Liquid peptonoids1 oz.2 tablespoonfuls.265.61.60014.84.20023.00
Lentils1 oz.2 tablespoonfuls1.1725.77.2901.00.28059.216.78098.80
Lobster2 oz.1 serving1.7518.110.2601.10.6200.5.28048.00
Macaroni4 oz.½ cupful2.4313.415.2000.901.00074.184.000406.00
Mackerel, fresh, E.P.3 oz.1 serving2.5418.715.9007.106.030117.80
Mackerel, salt dressed, E.P.2 oz.1 serving (small)1.5717.39.80026.3014.850173.00
Malted milk (Horlick’s)½ oz.1 tablespoonful.3716.22.3008.501.20067.09.50058.00
Milk (whole)1 oz.2 tablespoonfuls.153.3.9404.001.1305.01.41019.60
Milk (whole)8 oz.1 glassful1.203.37.5204.009.0405.011.280156.80
Milk (skimmed)1 oz.2 tablespoonfuls.153.4.9600.30.0905.11.45010.40
Milk, dried (whole)1 oz.2 tablespoonfuls1.1024.36.89028.508.08036.810.430142.00
Milk, dried (skim)1 oz.2 tablespoonfuls1.5033.99.6001.00.28055.015.600103.30
Molasses, cane1 oz.2 tablespoonfuls.112.4.68069.319.65081.30
Mushrooms1 oz. 3.5.990.40.1106.81.93012.70
Muskmelons8 oz.½ small melon.220.61.3609.321.00089.44
Noodles (gluten)2 oz.¾ cupful2.0545.025.5004.102.30032.518.400196.40
Oatmeal½ oz.1 tablespoonful.3816.12.3007.201.00067.59.50056.40
Oatmeal gruel4 oz.½ cupful.211.11.3000.40.4500.67.30038.40
Oats, rolled1 oz. .7616.74.7307.302.07066.218.770112.60
Okra1 oz. .071.6.450.20.0607.42.10010.74
Olives½ oz.3 medium sized.021.1.15027.603.91011.61.64042.40
Olive oil1 oz.2 tablespoonfuls100.0028.350255.10
Onion2 oz.1 medium sized.071.6.9000.30.1709.95.60027.50
Orange5 oz.1 medium sized.170.6.8500.10.1408.512.05053.00
Orange (juice)1 oz.2 tablespoonfuls11.33.20012.80
Oysters1 oz.3 small.286.21.7501.20.3403.71.04014.20
Panopepton1 oz.2 tablespoonfuls.327.12.00017.35.00028.00
Parsnips1 oz.1 medium size0.1.030.50.14013.53.83016.70
Peaches, E.P. (fresh)3 oz.1 medium size.100.7.6000.10.0909.47.99035.10
Peaches, canned3 oz.1 serving.100.7.6000.10.09010.89.18039.90
Peanut butter1 oz.2 tablespoonfuls1.3329.38.31046.6013.20017.14.850151.40
Peanuts, shelled2½ oz.½ cupful3.3229.320.77046.5033.0005.84.120396.50
Pears, fresh3 oz.1 medium size.080.6.5100.50.42014.112.00053.80
Pears, canned3 oz.1 serving.040.3.2600.30.26018.112.40053.00
Peas, green, fresh, E.P.3 oz.1 serving, about ½ cup.957.05.950.50.42016.914.37085.00
Peas, canned4 oz.½ cup.653.64.0800.20.2309.811.11062.80
Peas (dried, split peas)1 oz.3 tablespoonfuls1.1224.66.9701.00.28062.017.570100.70
Peppers, green1 oz. .051.1.3100.10.0304.61.3006.71
Pineapple (canned)3 oz.1 thick slice.070.5.4000.70.60036.431.000131.00
Pineapple (fresh, E.P.)3 oz.1 serving.050.4.3400.30.2609.78.25036.70
Pecans, shelled2½ oz.½ cup.589.66.80070.5050.00015.010.600519.60
Plums1 oz. .041.0.28020.15.70023.90
Port wine (10% alcohol)½ oz.1 tablespoonful10.00
Potatoes, white, raw3 oz.1 medium size.302.21.8700.10.09018.415.65070.90
Potatoes, sweet, raw4 oz.1 medium size.301.82.0400.70.79027.431.070139.60
Prunes, A.P.1 oz.3 prunes.081.8.51062.217.63072.60
Prunes, E.P.4 oz.1 cupful.382.12.38073.383.120342.00
Quail3½ oz.½ quail, 1 serving1.0021.020.3008.007.900152.30
Raisins1 oz.3 dozen.122.6.7403.30.94076.121.57097.70
Raspberries, black, fresh1 oz.3 tablespoonfuls.081.7.4801.00.28012.63.57018.70
Raspberry juice, fresh4 oz.½ cup10.011.30045.20
Rhubarb, fresh, E.P.1 oz. .030.6.1700.70.2003.61.0206.60
Rice1 oz.2 tablespoonfuls, 1 serving.367.92.2600.30.09079.022.39099.35
Rum1 oz.2 tablespoonfuls76.00
Salmon, canned1 oz. .9922.06.24012.803.63057.60
Salmon, canned1 lb.1 can15.8222.099.80012.8057.600922.00
Saltines (crackers)1 oz. .4810.63.00012.703.60068.519.420123.00
Saltines (crackers)1 lb.1 box7.6810.648.00012.7057.60068.5310.7001968.00
Sardines, canned1 oz.1 small serving1.0823.06.72019.705.58077.00
Shad3 oz.1 serving1.9618.811.0009.508.070116.60
Shad roe1 oz.1 small serving.9520.95.9203.801.0802.6.73036.30
Sherry wine1 oz.2 tablespoonfuls28.00
Spinach4 oz.½ cup.382.12.380.30.3403.23.63027.00
Squab2½ oz.½ squab1.8616.311.50036.2025.650277.00
Squash3 oz.1 serving.100.7.6000.20.1704.53.83018.30
Strawberries3 oz.1 serving, about ½ cup.131.0.8500.60.5107.46.29033.00
Strawberry juice4 oz.½ cup4.85.40022.00
Suet1 oz.2 tablespoonfuls.214.71.33082.0023.190215.00
Sugar (granulated)1 oz.2 tablespoonfuls100.028.350113.40
Sugar (loaf)½ oz.1 lump100.07.10028.40
Sugar (powdered)⅓ oz.1 tablespoonful100.09.45037.80
Sweetbreads3½ oz.1 serving2.2816.716.45012.1012.000173.80
Sweetbreads8 oz.1 set6.0816.738.00012.1027.400398.60
Tapioca1 oz.2 tablespoonfuls.020.4.1100.10.03088.024.950100.50
Tapioca (minute)1 oz.2 tablespoonfuls.020.4.1100.10.03088.024.950100.50
Toast1 oz.1 thick slice.5211.53.2601.60.45061.217.35086.50
Tomatoes (fresh)5 oz.1 whole tomato.070.91.2700.40.5703.95.50032.00
Tomatoes (canned)1 oz.2 tablespoonfuls.051.2.3400.20.0604.01.1306.40
Trout3 oz.1 serving2.4618.015.30010.308.760140.00
Trout1 oz. .8218.05.10010.302.92046.70
Turnips (fresh)3 oz.1 serving.181.31.1100.20.1708.16.90033.60
Turkey2½ oz.1 serving (2 slices)2.3921.114.94022.9016.220206.00
Turkey1 oz. .9621.15.98022.906.49082.40
Veal cutlet1 oz. 20.35.7507.702.18042.60
Walnuts1 oz. .8418.45.22064.4018.26013.03.790200.00
Walnuts5½ oz.1 cupful4.5918.428.71064.40100.43013.020.8401100.00
Watermelon, E.P.1 oz. .02.4.110.20.0606.71.9008.58
Wheat (shredded)1 oz.1 biscuit.5510.52.9801.40.40078.022.000103.50
Wheat flakes1 oz.1 cupful (about).6113.43.8001.40.39074.321.060103.00
Whey6 oz.1 cup (scant).271.01.7000.30.5105.08.50045.40
Whitefish, E.P.1 oz.⅓ serving1.0422.96.5006.501.84042.56
Zwieback1 oz.3 small slices.449.82.7701.002.80073.520.830119.60

FOOTNOTES:

[174] Edible portion.

[175] Beef soup is not so thoroughly strained or so well skimmed as broth.

[176] Gum gluten has a smaller percentage of starch than ordinary gluten flour.

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