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12/11/2004 5:49 PM Alert 
Folks, This post is a table of my selected Zone preferred foods with gram weights to make it easy for all of us who use food scales to measure out portions. I have put many hours into creating it for our benefit. I will edit the Guide based on inputs to make it as useful as possible for everyone. If you comment on this guide please do not use the 'QUOTE' button on the guide (quote the next post instead), because it is large and will make this thread hard to read through. The Guide is in HTML for this forum. If you would like a nicely formatted copy of the Guide in PDF format that can be printed on a single page (double sided), then send me an email request at: see3d@writeme.com and I will email you one. If the Dr. Sears site or some other site would like to host this PDF file, then I will make a pointer to it instead. Ok then, here it is: Dennis' Food 'Brick' Guide (Zone Preferred Food Weights) This guide contains my selected Zone friendly foods. Data is taken from the USDA Food Database and nutrition labels from my kitchen. There is also a lot of variability from brand to brand, but this should be a reasonable guide. This chart may contain unintentional errors. Check your food labels. All weights are for edible parts of food only. Most women select 3 and most men select 4 food blocks per each of 3 meals per day. All choose 1 food block for mid-afternoon and pre-bedtime snacks. Each food block consists of 3 food bricks: 1 protein, 1 fat, and 1 carbohydrate brick. Protein Brick (7g) Many lean protein bricks contain a partial fat brick (as noted), so fat bricks are reduced to compensate. (READ LABELS for actual Protein & Fat g) 1 Protein Brick g = Serving Size g * 7 / Protein g
Beef (range fed) UnpreparedCooked
Steak, lean, fresh (1/2F)38g28g
Ground beef, 5-10% fat, (1/2F)34g24g
Poultry (low fat) UnpreparedCooked
Chic/Turk breast, skinless (0F)30g24g
Chic/Turk breast, deli (0F)46g
Turkey, ground (1F)40g26g
Fish UnpreparedCooked
Catfish, farmed, fresh (1F)44g36g
Cod, fresh (0F)40g30g
Haddock, fresh (0F)38g30g
Halibut, fresh (0F) (not Greenland)34g26g
Mackerel, Atlantic (1/2F)38g30g
Salmon, wild, fresh (high EPA), (1.5F)36g28g
Salmon, canned (high EPA), (1.5F)32g
Sardine, canned (high EPA), (1F)28g
Snapper, fresh (0F)34g28g
Trout, rainbow, fresh (1/2F)34g30g
ShellfishUnpreparedCooked
Calamari, Squid (0F)46g40g
Clam (0F)56g28g
Crab, Lobster (0F)38g36g
Scallop (0F)42g30g
Shrimp (0F)34g34g
Egg & CheeseVolumeWeight
Egg whites (2 eggs)1/4 c64g
Egg substitute (99% egg white)1/4 c64g
Cheese, no fat (0F)28g
Cheese, low fat (1-1.5F)28g
Cheese, mozzarella, skim (1.5F)28g
Cheese, ricotta, skim (1.5F)60g
Almond cheese, Lisanatti (1/3F)28g
Cottage cheese, dry, no fat1/3 c40g
Cottage cheese, creamed (1F)1/3 c56g
Dairy (may contain Carbs)VolumeWeight
(See Labels for Fat & Carb g)
Cottage cheese, 2%,(1/3C,1/2F)1/3 c72g
Milk, 1%, Organic (1P,1C,1F)3/4 c168g
Yogurt, plain, non-fat (1C)2/3 c160g
Tofu soft (P,C,F on label) 110g
Vegetable Protein ProductsVolumeWeight
Soy Protein powder (on label)2/3Tbs9g
Rice Protein powder (NutriBiotic)1Tbs11g
Soy burgers (PCF on label) 1/2 patty
Soy hotdogs (PCF on label)1 link
Soy sausage (PCF on label)2 links
Soy sausage (PCF on label)1 patty
Tofu, firm/extra firm (2/3F)80g
Soy crumbles (2/3F)2/3 c50g
Fat Brick (3g) (Reduce brick size if protein selection has some fat) Fat Bricks are not the same as Dr. Sears Fat Blocks. 50% Saturated fats (SF) is ok for no-fat protein eaters. 50% Oleic (mono-unsaturated) fats is ok for all. Reduce Polyunsaturated fats (except Omega 3). Avoid Hydrogenated vegetable oils. Make oils virgin organic with minimum processing. 1 Fat Brick g = Serving Size g * 3 / Total Fat g
Pure Oils (Organic)VolumeWeight
Almond, Olive, Macadamia2/3 tsp, 3ml3g
Coconut, Palm (good SF)2/3 tsp, 3ml3g
Cultured Butter (SF)2/3 tsp, 3ml3g
Tree Nuts VolumeWeight
Almond butter 1 tsp5g
Almonds (whole) 66g
Almonds (slivered) 2 tsp6g
Cashews 46g
Coconut, fresh (good SF)9g
Macadamia nut 24g
Pecan halves, (Jr. Mammoth)44g
Pistachios whole157g
Fruits VolumeWeight
Avocado, Calif Hass (bumpy)1 Tbs20g
Avocado, Florida (smooth)1-1/2 Tbs30g
Olives, ripe (small-extra large) 628g
Olives, ripe (jumbo-colossal) 644g
Legumes VolumeWeight
Peanut butter, natural 1-1/3 tsp6g
Peanuts, spanish126g
Carb Brick (9g) When using canned or frozen food, check the label for Serving Size, Dietary Fiber, and Total Carbs in grams (use Drained Serving Size weights if packed in liquid). To find the gram weight of each Carb Brick, multiply the Serving Size by 9, then divide by the Net Carbs (subtract Dietary Fiber from Total Carbs to get Net Carbs). Adjust this chart to match your brand. 1 Carb Brick g = Serving Size g * 9 / (Total Carbs g - Dietary Fiber g) Protein content for Carb bricks is ignored due to limited bio-availability. Low density carbs are used for bulk --more than one brick could be too much volume to eat at one meal.
Mushrooms RawBoiled
Mushrooms, fresh440g290g
Mushrooms, can334g
Mushrooms, portabella, fresh252g
Mushrooms, shiitake, dried14g74g
Bulbs/RootsRawBoiled
Carrot, fresh132g
Carrot, frozen196g
Onions, fresh 104g104g
Onions, frozen 180g188g
Radishes, fresh 500g
Turnip, fresh194g294g
StalksRawBoiled
Artichoke Hearts, can240g
Asparagus, fresh504g426g
Asparagus, frozen410g___g
Asparagus, can1045g
Bamboo shoots 300g976g
Broccoli, fresh224g232g
Broccoli, frozen384g384g
Cauliflower, fresh 320g638g
Cauliflower, frozen 378g856g
Celery, fresh 656g373g
Leeks, fresh73g136g
LeavesRawBoiled
Bok-choy, Pak-Choi, fresh762g1150g
Brussels sprouts, fresh175g200g
Brussels sprouts, frozen222g214g
Cabbage, red170g208g
Cabbage, savoy300g390g
Cabbage, sauerkraut, can500g
Collard greens, fresh430g426g
Collard greens, frozen316g209g
Escarole/Endive, fresh3600g
Kale, fresh112g248g
Kale, frozen310g280g
Lettuce, iceberg, fresh508g
Lettuce, romaine/cos, fresh 756g
Lettuce, red/green leaf, fresh 620g
Spinach, fresh630g666g
Spinach, frozen730g616g
Spinach, can900g
Swiss chard 420g444g
Turnip greens, fresh ???300g500g
Turnip greens, frozen ???770g570g
Sprouted beans/seedsRaw
Sprouts, Alfalfa seed, fresh 702g
Sprouts, Kidney seed, fresh 166g
Sprouts, Mung seed, fresh 230g
Sprouts, Navy seed, fresh 114g
Sprouts, Radish seed, fresh 250g
Sprouts, Soy seed, fresh 106g
Legume, mature beansRawBoiled
Black beans, dried20g60g
Chickpeas, Garbanzo, dry21g46g
Chickpeas, Garbanzo, can50g
Hummus, homemade56g
Hummus, commercial110g
Kidney beans, dry26g55g
Kidney beans, can98g
Lentils, dry34g74g
Legume, bean podsRawBoiled
Green beans, fresh240g192g
Green beans, frozen 188g260g
Green beans, can 346g
Pea Pods, fresh182g212g
Pea Pods, frozen220g152g
Grain, mature seedsDryBoiled
Barley, whole16g37g
(volume measure)1/2 Tbs___g
Oatmeal, steel cut, (slow cook)16g100g
(volume measure) 1/2 Tbs1/3 c
Squash Fruit RawBoiled
Cucumber, sliced 4 c
Spaghetti squash, fresh 130g178g
Yellow squash, fresh 400g310g
Yellow squash, frozen 250g216g
Zucchini, fresh400g356g
Zucchini, frozen392g398g
Nightshade Fruit RawBoiled
Eggplant, fresh390g144g
Okra, fresh 236g439g
Okra, frozen 204g406g
Peppers, Green, fresh 306g164g
Peppers, Red, fresh 222g164g
Tomato, Red, fresh254g272g
Tomato, whole, can300g
Tomato, sauce, can154g
Tomato, paste, can62g
Salsa (check label) 170g
Apple Family FruitVolumeWeight
Apple, small, fresh1/280g
Applesauce, unsweetened1/3 c90g
Pear, small, fresh1/274g
Plum Family FruitVolumeWeight
Apricots, fresh3100g
Apricots, can (water)204g
Cherries, red, sour, fresh 884g
Cherries, red, sweet, fresh 864g
Nectarine, fresh1/2102g
Peach, small, fresh1112g
Peach, frozen150g
Peach, can in water ___g
Plum, fresh190g
Citrus FruitVolumeWeight
Grapefruit, fresh1/2120g
Orange, fresh1/2100g
Lemon, fresh 1138g
Lime, fresh1116g
Kiwi, fresh 178g
Tangerine, Mandarin, fresh178g
Mandarin orange, can in water 1/3 c110g
BerriesVolumeWeight
Blackberries, fresh3/4 c209g
Blackberries, frozen84g
Blueberries, fresh1/2 c74g
Blueberries, frozen96g
Boysenberries, frozen1/2 c130g
Raspberries, fresh1 c166g
Raspberries, frozen60g
Strawberries, fresh1 c158g
Strawberries, frozen1 c128g
Other FruitsVolumeWeight
Fruit cocktail, can in water1/2 c120g
Grapes, red/green, fresh1/2 c52g
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12/11/2004 5:53 PM Alert 
Quote this message to comment on the Food Brick Guide. You can copy/paste the text in question from the Guide Post. Thanks.
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12/13/2004 11:33 AM Alert 
[quote:2d7d73557b="gofish"]Quote this message to comment on the Food Brick Guide. You can copy/past the text in question from the Guide Post. Thanks.[/quote:2d7d73557b] I guess you worked around the table formatting thing, hey? Why call them "Bricks" - isn't this a dupe of Dr. Sears list, but with weight in grams added?
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12/13/2004 1:48 PM Alert 
[quote:1b319192e3="jaydpiii"]Why call them "Bricks" - isn't this a dupe of Dr. Sears list, but with weight in grams added?[/quote:1b319192e3] The list is close, but not quite the same. I added and deleted a few items based on the latest research. I called them Bricks so that they would not be confused with Blocks. They are not quite the same. Blocks assume that you will get 1/2 of your fat from the protein, so the fat in a fat block is only half the fat requirement (unless you are reading the Soy Zone, then a fat block is the full value). This subtle inconsistency has tripped up a lot of people (including me). Blocks are also mostly based on volume measurements. I only used volume measurements where the weights are so small that a kitchen gram scale would not be able to accurately measure out the proper quantity. [b:1b319192e3]I should emphasize that this guide is meant for Zoners who use an electronic kitchen scale to weigh their food.[/b:1b319192e3] The Brick and weight method is really a cross between the Block method and the Gram Counting methods. It is taking Gram Counting and blocking it like the Block method, but with the greater accuracy of Gram Counting. It is also more convenient to weigh a head of lettuce, than measuring out a bunch of "Cups" of Lettuce. The other advantage, is for international Zoners who do not use US weights and measures. The Brick method of figuring food Blocks was presented in my other thread "Zone in a Nutshell" HOWEVER, One could certainly use this chart as a handy cross reference for the equivalent gram weights for Dr. Sears Blocks. Just take his chart, and pencil in the weights wherever desired. I have already done the lookups on the National Food Database for everyone. I also hope that by showing the formula used to calculate the serving size for a Brick from the nutrition label, it will be easier for new Zoners to figure out how much to use of their brand of food. It also helps to have the generic values to compare the answer to in order to see if the answer is reasonable, and therefore likely to be right.
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12/13/2004 4:48 PM Alert 
[quote:601f8c0dae="gofish"]Quote this message to comment on the Food Brick Guide. You can copy/past the text in question from the Guide Post. Thanks.[/quote:601f8c0dae] I use weight method, but usually in US ounces. Which is fine for meat protein sources, but as you say DR. Sears list uses volume for a lot of items, so ... Maybe you could add oz (weight, not volume) as a third column. OR go to my website, use the email link, and send me the source file, (Excel spreadsheet?) and I will create the computations and provide the info, and then convert to PDF for my own uses.
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12/15/2004 3:08 AM Alert 
[quote:8bdc344c0f="jaydpiii"]I use weight method, but usually in US ounces. Which is fine for meat protein sources, but as you say DR. Sears list uses volume for a lot of items, so ... Maybe you could add oz (weight, not volume) as a third column.[/quote:8bdc344c0f] John, what scale are you using that does not have a gram setting? A postal scale? Every kitchen scale I have seen measures in oz and grams. [quote:8bdc344c0f="jaydpiii"]OR go to my website, use the email link, and send me the source file, (Excel spreadsheet?) and I will create the computations and provide the info, and then convert to PDF for my own uses.[/quote:8bdc344c0f] I will be glad to send you a source, but it is a page layout program: MultiAd Creator Desktop. I can also give you an RTF tabbed file. I produced it on a Mac OS X system, but I can put it into Word. I will send you the PDF and you will understand what the original looks like.
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12/15/2004 12:01 PM Alert 
[quote:cdb09f24c0="gofish"]John, what scale are you using that does not have a gram setting? A postal scale? Every kitchen scale I have seen measures in oz and grams. [/quote:cdb09f24c0] It may very well have grams as well as ounces, I never took a close look. It is a Kitchen scale, not a postal scale. [quote:cdb09f24c0="gofish"] I will be glad to send you a source, but it is a page layout program: MultiAd Creator Desktop. I can also give you an RTF tabbed file. I produced it on a Mac OS X system, but I can put it into Word. I will send you the PDF and you will understand what the original looks like.[/quote:cdb09f24c0] A tabbed RTF file is just fine. Thanks!
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12/20/2004 2:25 AM Alert 
Well, I have had several requests for the PDF formatted version, but no one has made any comments or suggested additions or corrections to the list. I did not want this to be just a "here it is, take it or leave it" kind of post. I want to improve the list with your help. If you see things that are not included (perhaps from another country or another name for an item, or perhaps I made a typo that you caught), please add it to the discussion. If it passes muster, I will edit the list.
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05/20/2005 5:23 PM Alert 
hello Dennis do you know is the Soy crumbles is the same to soy textiirized in that you just add hot water etc etc???. and if you know something in relation to jicama thanks :P
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05/21/2005 9:05 PM Alert 
[quote:aa782a6646="mac"]hello Dennis do you know is the Soy crumbles is the same to soy textiirized in that you just add hot water etc etc???. and if you know something in relation to jicama thanks :P[/quote:aa782a6646] Soy crumbles are usually the same as textured soy protein. However, there are always differences in manufactured products. It is best to read the nutrition labels for each product. I looked up Jicama AKA Yambean. It is a hard round root usually eaten raw in salads, but may also be cooked like a potato. It is a favorite in California and Mexico. In the raw form 230g is one carb brick. It has more fiber than digestible carb. I don't know if it is a favorable carb, but I would guess that it is. enjoy, Dennis
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06/07/2005 10:47 PM Alert 
[quote:3ad24e4bd3="gofish"]Quote this message to comment on the Food Brick Guide. You can copy/paste the text in question from the Guide Post. Thanks. 1 Protein Brick g = Serving Size g * 7 / Protein g [/quote:3ad24e4bd3] [color=darkblue:3ad24e4bd3]One thing here, this looks like some kind of math equation, and it does not make sense to me. Please explain. Here's how it looks to me: 1 Protein Brick in grams is equal to Serving Size (which is?) in grams times 7 divided by Protein (how much?) in grams ???? [b:3ad24e4bd3]If the Above Header/Equation was not there: [/color:3ad24e4bd3] [color=red:3ad24e4bd3]Poultry (low fat) Unprepared Cooked Chic/Turk breast, skinless (0F) 30g 24g [/b:3ad24e4bd3][/color:3ad24e4bd3] [color=darkblue:3ad24e4bd3]I would have interpreted the above as saying that 24 g of cooked turkey is one serving, which is equal to 7 g of useable protein. But with that equation as the header, i am not sure how to interpret the chart. can you please clarify? [/color:3ad24e4bd3]
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06/08/2005 2:05 AM Alert 
[quote:ebef22f2f2="jaydpiii"][quote:ebef22f2f2="gofish"]Quote this message to comment on the Food Brick Guide. You can copy/paste the text in question from the Guide Post. Thanks. 1 Protein Brick g = Serving Size g * 7 / Protein g [/quote:ebef22f2f2] [color=darkblue:ebef22f2f2]One thing here, this looks like some kind of math equation, and it does not make sense to me. Please explain. Here's how it looks to me: 1 Protein Brick in grams is equal to Serving Size (which is?) in grams times 7 divided by Protein (how much?) in grams ???? [b:ebef22f2f2]If the Above Header/Equation was not there: [/color:ebef22f2f2] [color=red:ebef22f2f2]Poultry (low fat) Unprepared Cooked Chic/Turk breast, skinless (0F) 30g 24g [/b:ebef22f2f2][/color:ebef22f2f2] [color=darkblue:ebef22f2f2]I would have interpreted the above as saying that 24 g of cooked turkey is one serving, which is equal to 7 g of useable protein. But with that equation as the header, i am not sure how to interpret the chart. can you please clarify? [/color:ebef22f2f2][/quote:ebef22f2f2] John, The equation is how you calculate the number of grams of food from a nutrition label to get 7 grams of protein. The table is as you expected: number of grams of food to get 7g of protein. Dennis
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06/08/2005 8:13 PM Alert 
[quote:726be93a5b="jaydpiii"]Here's how it looks to me: 1 Protein Brick in grams is equal to Serving Size (which is?) in grams times 7 divided by Protein (how much?) in grams ???? [/quote:726be93a5b] [size=13:726be93a5b] The equation could be rewritten as: [color=red:726be93a5b]<Serving-Size> g / 1 brick-protein = <Serving-Size> g / <Protein> g * 7 Protein-g / 1 brick-protein where <...> denotes a variable In English this means: The gram weight for a Serving-Size per protein brick is equal to the given Serving-Size divided by the given protein size (for this serving) multiplied by 7 Protein grams per protein brick. [/color:726be93a5b] Then you can prove that it is obviously correct using unit analysis.[/size:726be93a5b]
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07/25/2005 2:34 AM Alert 
Carla, The HTML formatting on my top post of this thread is not working any more. When I edit it and preview, it is fine, but when I submit, it loses all the formatting for HTML. I also noted that I can not turn off the BBCode for this post any more. Perhaps this is the problem. Could you please fiddle the settings to make it right again. Thanks
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07/25/2005 3:17 PM Alert 
[quote:ebbf0b710b="gofish"]Carla, The HTML formatting on my top post of this thread is not working any more. When I edit it and preview, it is fine, but when I submit, it loses all the formatting for HTML. I also noted that I can not turn off the BBCode for this post any more. Perhaps this is the problem. Could you please fiddle the settings to make it right again. Thanks[/quote:ebbf0b710b] Hello, The HTML is enabled on the admin side. However, I tested the HTML feature and you are correct. When I previewed a post written in HTML it worked, but when I submitted it did not work. I will have to research this further and get back to you. CN
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09/12/2005 8:09 PM Alert 
[quote:e980714152="carla"] I tested the HTML feature and you are correct. When I previewed a post written in HTML it worked, but when I submitted it did not work. I will have to research this further and get back to you. CN[/quote:e980714152] Carla, Thanks. I just noticed that the HTML formatting is working again.
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09/13/2005 3:05 PM Alert 
[quote:e774fb17b2="gofish"][quote:e774fb17b2="carla"] I tested the HTML feature and you are correct. When I previewed a post written in HTML it worked, but when I submitted it did not work. I will have to research this further and get back to you. CN[/quote:e774fb17b2] Carla, Thanks. I just noticed that the HTML formatting is working again.[/quote:e774fb17b2] You're welcome Dennis. CN
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10/25/2005 2:48 PM Alert 
[quote:30b0074c59="carla"][quote:30b0074c59="gofish"][quote:30b0074c59="carla"] I tested the HTML feature and you are correct. When I previewed a post written in HTML it worked, but when I submitted it did not work. I will have to research this further and get back to you. CN[/quote:30b0074c59] Carla, Thanks. I just noticed that the HTML formatting is working again.[/quote:30b0074c59] You're welcome Dennis. CN[/quote:30b0074c59] Carla, The HTML formatting has stopped working again. :( Could you please fix it again. :)
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11/19/2005 7:30 PM Alert 
[quote:e054f229cd="gofish"][quote:e054f229cd="carla"][quote:e054f229cd="gofish"][quote:e054f229cd="carla"] I tested the HTML feature and you are correct. When I previewed a post written in HTML it worked, but when I submitted it did not work. I will have to research this further and get back to you. CN[/quote:e054f229cd] Carla, Thanks. I just noticed that the HTML formatting is working again.[/quote:e054f229cd] You're welcome Dennis. CN[/quote:e054f229cd] Carla, The HTML formatting has stopped working again. :( Could you please fix it again. :)[/quote:e054f229cd] Hello Carla, Are you working on this???
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01/09/2007 8:53 PM Alert 
[quote]Posted By gofish on 12/11/2004 5:53 PM

Quote this message to comment on the Food Brick Guide. You can copy/paste the text in question from the Guide Post. Thanks.[/quote]

I am pleased to see that the HTML formatting on the new forum is working. The tables are readable again! :D
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