Chew on This: Cookout Facts + Trivia

By: Stepfanie Romine, SparkPeople Blogger
8/30/2011 10:00 AM : 24 comments : 9,673 Views

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Before you head to this weekend's end-of-summer barbecues, we wanted to share some fun facts and trivia about your favorite cookout foods.

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JENNALYN216

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Here's a surprising fact I learned at the grocery store last night: most hot dogs have 17 g of fat EACH! And they're small; who eats just one? Crazy. - 9/2/2011 9:02:21 AM
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ENCHANTEDBROOM

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Going to grill portobella mushrooms on the grill, have some fresh garden grilled veggies with a garden salad. - 9/1/2011 11:02:42 PM
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GYPSYBELL

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Oh bah humbug. Ill have my cheeseburger and enjoy it... I just wont have all the extra's like chips, macaroni salad, cake and beer. - 9/1/2011 10:56:21 PM
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JIBBIE49

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Thanks. - 9/1/2011 7:39:17 PM
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LINDA29513

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Thanks for the fun and interesting facts! I'll "chew" on them as I'm grilling my veggie burgers this holiday weekend! - 9/1/2011 12:37:04 PM
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1GNPARKER

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Wow, 22 hot dogs during the summer! I don't think I have ever eaten that many in a year. Wonder who's having mine LOL? - 8/31/2011 10:11:24 PM
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TSANC01

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Thanks for the reminder and ideas to swap and choose wisely. - 8/31/2011 12:47:24 PM
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YBROWNING40

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Great ideas. I will keep them in mind this holiday weekend... - 8/31/2011 11:16:50 AM
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SEAGIRLRUN

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I really love mustard on burgers, especially the brown deli mustard. Other yummy creamy things to add are laughing cow cheese and hummus! - 8/31/2011 10:35:28 AM
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JUICENUT

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I enjoy creamy foods. To substitute mayo with low fat sour cream is a great idea; I had no idea it would save that many calories! - 8/31/2011 10:26:00 AM
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PSCARPA16

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Great tips!!! Did I say Turkey tips!!! LOL - 8/31/2011 9:04:27 AM
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MYLEGOSLEGO

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22 hot dogs per person between Memorial Day & Labor Day... wow.
Reading the ingredient list on those was enough for me to never want to eat one again... - 8/31/2011 7:44:51 AM
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MARDE16

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it's mustard for me from here on in! - 8/31/2011 5:01:13 AM
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EARTHBLING

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I'm amazed these foods are so high in sodium! - 8/30/2011 9:57:02 PM
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MARIJH

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Thank you for the reminder--Great info! - 8/30/2011 8:34:48 PM
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HRCS740

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Great info right before the last summer BBQ. I just love BBQ's but lately I have steered clear off hamburgers, hotdogs & potato/mac salads due to their fat content. I am going to try grilled portobello mushroom as a alternative. Sound so yummy! - 8/30/2011 8:13:05 PM
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LADYZOEO

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love it! that was some neat info - 8/30/2011 7:54:46 PM
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KAYAKGIRL1108

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Picnics are my downfall. - 8/30/2011 5:08:59 PM
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BERRIMOUSE

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Thanks for the reminder - 8/30/2011 3:41:14 PM
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JAY75REY

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Fun graphics! - 8/30/2011 12:25:14 PM
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HIPHOPSCOTCH

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I skip mayo and put on barbeque sauce! Lots more flavor, way fewer calories - 8/30/2011 12:16:33 PM
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JUNEAU2010

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I use hummus instead of mayo and my BF, who is not watching his weight, likes the switch! Amazing! - 8/30/2011 11:58:10 AM
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ROBINE_30

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I like the idea of using fat free sour cream instead of mayo on burgers. I only recently tried fat free sour cream and I was AMAZED by how good it is. I will have no trouble using it from now on. - 8/30/2011 10:58:43 AM
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4URYOU

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nothing new to me here , but even we vegetarians need to watch what we eat on cook outs. - 8/30/2011 10:49:13 AM
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