With the NFL regular season fast approaching the hard work you put in this summer training and dieting might be put on the backburner. Fear not! Don’t abandon healthy eating because you will be hosting Sunday Viewing Parties. There are plenty of healthier options of the most popular football foods. By simply googling “healthier options for Sunday football food” 45 million results are readily available. After compiling a list of Favorite Football Foods of coaches at TCBOOST, here are the results and nutritional breakdowns according to fatsecret.com. Apologies in advance for ruining some weekend plans.
- Wings – overwhelming No. 1!
BWW traditional
Calories216 | Fat15g | Carbs0g | Protein18g | ||||
There are 216 calories in a 3 wings serving of Buffalo Wild Wings Chicken Wings. | |||||||
Calorie breakdown: 65% fat, 0% carbs, 35% protein. |
BWW boneless
Calories528 | Fat36g | Carbs18g | Protein30g | |||
There are 528 calories in a 6 pieces serving of Buffalo Wild Wings Boneless Wings. | ||||||
Calorie breakdown: 63% fat, 14% carbs, 23% protein. |
- Bratwurst or Hot dog
Bratwurst – no bun
Calories300 | Fat25g | Carbs0g | Protein19g | |||
There are 300 calories in a 1 wurst serving of Boar’s Head Bratwurst. | ||||||
Calorie breakdown: 75% fat, 0% carbs, 25% protein. |
Hot Dog – with bun
Calories250 | Fat14.98g | Carbs18.9g | Protein9.06g | |||
There are 250 calories in 1 Frankfurter or Hot Dog on Bun. | ||||||
Calorie breakdown: 55% fat, 31% carbs, 14% protein. |
- Chili
Calories256 | Fat14.2g | Carbs19.68g | Protein13.46g | |||
There are 256 calories in 1 cup of Chili. | ||||||
Calorie breakdown: 49% fat, 30% carbs, 21% protein. |
- Pizza
Pizza Hut – 14” pepperoni
Calories330 | Fat14g | Carbs37g | Protein15g | ||||
There are 330 calories in a 1 slice serving of Pizza Hut 14″ Large Pepperoni Hand-tossed | |||||||
Calorie breakdown: 38% fat, 44% carbs, 18% protein. |
- Meatballs
Calories81 | Fat5.28g | Carbs0.11g | Protein7.76g | |||
There are 81 calories in 1 meatball with sauce of Meatballs with Sauce (Mixture). | ||||||
Calorie breakdown: 60% fat, 1% carbs, 39% protein. |
- Nachos
Calories517 | Fat31.56g | Carbs36.27g | Protein23.54g | |||
There are 517 calories in 1 Nachos Supreme of Nachos with Beef, Beans, Cheese, Tomatoes, Sour Cream and Onions. | ||||||
Calorie breakdown: 54% fat, 28% carbs, 18% protein. |
- Baked Beans
Calories140 | Fat1g | Carbs29g | Protein6g | |||
There are 140 calories in a 1/2 cup serving of Bush Brothers Original Baked Beans. | ||||||
Calorie breakdown: 6% fat, 78% carbs, 16% protein. |
- Pasta Salad
Calories358 | Fat18.82g | Carbs40.67g | Protein6.66g | |||
There are 358 calories in 1 cup of Macaroni or Pasta Salad. | ||||||
Calorie breakdown: 47% fat, 45% carbs, 8% protein. |
- Cookies or brownies
Calories160 | Fat8g | Carbs21g | Protein2g | |||
There are 160 calories in a 1 cookie serving of Mrs. Fields Chocolate Chip Cookies (34g). | ||||||
Calorie breakdown: 44% fat, 51% carbs, 5% protein. |
Calories260 | Fat13g | Carbs34g | Protein3g | |||
There are 260 calories in a 1 brownie serving of Mrs. Fields Double Fudge Brownie. | ||||||
Calorie breakdown: 44% fat, 51% carbs, 5% protein. |
- Beer or soda
Calories102 | Fat0g | Carbs5g | Protein0.7g | |||
There are 102 calories in a 1 bottle serving of Coors Light Beer (Bottle). | ||||||
Calorie breakdown: 0% fat, 88% carbs, 12% protein. |
Calories140 | Fat0g | Carbs39g | Protein0g | |||
There are 140 calories in a 1 can serving of Coca-Cola Coco-Cola Classic (12 oz). | ||||||
Calorie breakdown: 0% fat, 100% carbs, 0% protein. |
Most of the foods listed are from restaurants, and on top of fat, calorie, and carb content there can also be excessive amounts of sodium. Here are a few tips on how to “healthy up” your Sunday:
- Cook food at home.
- Avoid mayo and sour cream. Substitute in Greek yogurt and avocado when possible.
- Avoid fried foods! Bake or grill instead.
- Offer a fruit platter and salad with dark greens, spinach and kale.
- Drink lots of water!
- Start the morning off with a workout!