If you look at the fullness factor for this recipe, you'll note that it is quite low.
(Fullness Factor™ (FF): The Fullness Factor is a dietary index, created by Nutrition Data, to predict the satiating effect of a food from the food's nutrient content. For a detailed explanation of the Fullness Factor, please see Nutrition Data's Fullness Factor page.)
The above definition is taken from the Nutrtional Data (www.nutritionaldata.com) page. The fullness factor is worked on a scale of 0 to 5.
So the Ice Cream Sandwich below the Fullness Facor appears to be quite low. However one thing I've noticed with this sandwich is that it's very satisfying. I wonder if it's because it's a frozen treat. Let me know what you think.
Faux Ice cream Sandwich
37 calories per sandwich
Fullness rating 1.8
1 cup cool whip light thawed
1 cup strawberries, diced
1/4 c sugar
36 graham crackers squares
Gently blend cool whip and strawberries. Spread on graham crackers to make 18 sandwiches. Freeze. Enjoy!
Fullness Factor values fall within the range of 0 to 5. Foods with high FF's are more likely to satisfy your hunger with fewer Calories. Foods with low FF's are less likely to satisfy your hunger. Examples taken from the
Nutrtional Data website
Some examples rated on a scale of 1 to 5
Bean Sprouts 4.6
Watermelon 4.5
Grapefruit 4.0
Carrots 3.8
Oranges 3.5
Chicken Breast Roasted 3.3
Apple 3.3
Popcorn 2.9
Baked Potato 2.5
Banana 2.5
Potato Chips 1.2
From this small graph one can conclude that eating an apple might curb hunger much better than eating potato chips. It would seem that choices we make when we’re hungry affects how hungry we will be later. Something to ponder. Since examining this scale and other tools, I’ve been more conscious about the food choices I make.
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