stupid question

i know this is a stupid question but hey, im a stupid person, anyway

i have a question about calories, for instance
 in this Sour Cream and onion dip i have, it says its 60 calories, but i dont know like what IS 60 calories, is it 60 calories for the whole thing inside the container or for like every time you dip a carrot in it or something,
  also the same with, idk those little carrots that come in a bag it says theyre40 per serving but what does that mean

 sorry for such a dumb question but i really need it answered cuz this is whats stopping me from dieting well!

It should tell your what the serving size is on the Nutritional Label. Usually in grams or per carrot, table spoon etc.

Usually right near the top of the label.

first of all.....no stupid questions and you arent stupid!!!

second.  you should see Calories per serving.  usually beside, above or under that you will see Serving size or amount per serving.

do you see any of that?

Sour cream is usually 2 tablespoons per servings....baby carrots I think are about 15 of them.

your not stupid, just not reading the whole label when it says 60 calories it means 60 calories per a serving. meaing if the sour cream and onion dip has a serving size of 1/4 of cup there is 60 calories the 1/4 cup.

when it says 40 per serving that means that for every serving (how many carrots you should eat) you eat 40 calories.

ha after reading this i think i confused myself, if it was unclear im sorry, just read through the label and it should explaine itself.  :P

HI,

I just ate some of that onion dip... its 60 calories for 2 tbsps.  I put those two tablespoons in a little dish,  just to make sure that is all I have.  I have little condiment dishes that I found at walmart, which work perfectly for dieting.     Hope this helps! 

That's the ticket dshep!  Measure carefully and record your calories! 

dshep! that is a great idea, the condiment dishes!

thanks for your help guys!!

I'm the only one who gets to ask stupid food/recipe questions!  I claim the title 'kitchen newb'.