A List of Calorie Dense Foods
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This i know will help me and my mom alot thank u !
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Also, some people make such drastic changes to their diet in order to cut calories, that they have hard time reaching their calorie goal for the day. It's surprisingly common, actually. So, it's easy to make up the difference with a tablespoon of peanut butter, or putting butter on their vegetables, etc.kjdaniel06 wrote: »I'm new to the weight loss thing. So just know that I'm not saying anything to try to be rude or offensive. And I also don't have much time to read all of the comments to figure this out lol. But why do you want to have more calories? I thought you were supposed to intake less calories and exercise to burn them off?
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I'm a big fan of figs, dates, feta, olives - everything spread on a cracker tastes fabulous....sometimes raisins...3
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I appreciate the nutrient dense list. some days I am always hungry and this will help me stay full longer and less likely to graze0
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I appreciate the nutrient dense list. some days I am always hungry and this will help me stay full longer and less likely to graze1
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Oh I am so happy for this list because this is actually my problem. I have been struggling with this for a week. Thanks so much.0
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I appreciate the nutrient dense list. some days I am always hungry and this will help me stay full longer and less likely to graze
I think this list was meant as the complete oposit for people who are trying to gain weight and need extra calories without feeling full.
Op, thanks for this list!1 -
I appreciate the nutrient dense list. some days I am always hungry and this will help me stay full longer and less likely to graze
I think this list was meant as the complete oposit for people who are trying to gain weight and need extra calories without feeling full.
Op, thanks for this list!
doesn't matter, nutrient dense foods will still keep you full longer in general.-there are always exceptions0 -
Thank you for taking the time to do this! It's really helpful!0
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Bumping this thread and trying to add some fresh ideas to it. I hope that others will add any ideas they have.
- whole wheat toast with peanut butter, sliced bananas, and maybe some chocolate or honey drizzled over it
- baked sweet potato with black beans, cheese, sour cream, salsa, guacamole etc.
- pita bread drizzled with olive oil and hummus on the side for dipping
- unsalted popcorn drizzled with dark chocolate peanut butter
- tortillas rolled up with lunch meat, cream cheese, regular cheese, or your favorite toppings
- Greek yogurt (go for the higher cal. versions) with chocolate chips, granola, nuts, fruit, and maybe some whipped cream on top
- milkshakes
- bagel with cream cheese and lox, or peanut butter and fruit, or an egg and bacon, or whatever your favorite toppings are
- pancakes or waffles (replace the syrup with Greek yogurt, honey, or fruit if you're worried about it)
- chicken salad or egg salad sandwiches
If you're really struggling to eat enough, look for weight gain recipes online. Don't worry about the label if you're trying to lose. These are just recipes with higher calorie counts and usually a high amount of protein. They won't make you gain weight unless you go over the calories you'd need for maintenance. Adding some of them in your weekly routine can help give you that calorie boost you need.
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Ooh, if we're doing more recipe type stuff:
- baked brie with brown sugar, brandy, and walnuts spread on bread or crackers
- A good, crusty bread dipped in olive oil, garlic, and italian spices
- dates stuffed with goat cheese or chorizo, wrapped in bacon, and brushed with maple syrup
- your favorite cereal with half and half or cream instead of milk (this is amazingly addictive)
- banana or pumpkin bread
- Meatballs with high fat ground meat and cranberry sauce
- buffalo chicken dip with crackers
- risotto
- deviled eggs
- sausage jalapeno poppers
- stuffed mushrooms
- hummus pizza (your favorite pizza but replace the tomato sauce with hummus; so good!)
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Fruit is misleading. There are a lot of non-calorie dense fruit. Think blueberries, strawberries, etc...
Beef Jerky isn't calorie dense. 1 oz. is generally 80 calories. 2 oz can be a very healthy snack that will last a while and a great replacement for chips.0 -
Fruit is misleading. There are a lot of non-calorie dense fruit. Think blueberries, strawberries, etc...
Beef Jerky isn't calorie dense. 1 oz. is generally 80 calories. 2 oz can be a very healthy snack that will last a while and a great replacement for chips.
Um, then how about contributing some foods of your own that you do feel are calorie dense?1 -
Ooh, if we're doing more recipe type stuff:
- baked brie with brown sugar, brandy, and walnuts spread on bread or crackers
- A good, crusty bread dipped in olive oil, garlic, and italian spices
- dates stuffed with goat cheese or chorizo, wrapped in bacon, and brushed with maple syrup
- your favorite cereal with half and half or cream instead of milk (this is amazingly addictive)
- banana or pumpkin bread
- Meatballs with high fat ground meat and cranberry sauce
- buffalo chicken dip with crackers
- risotto
- deviled eggs
- sausage jalapeno poppers
- stuffed mushrooms
- hummus pizza (your favorite pizza but replace the tomato sauce with hummus; so good!)
Hummus pizza sounds really good! I'm adding that to my list of meals to try this week.0 -
- Nutella and bananas with bread
- Scrambled eggs with sour cream or cheddar
- Greek salad -- tomatoes, cucumbers, olives, cheese
- Yogurt with honey and almonds or raisins
- Cut up veggies with full fat Ranch salad dressing
- Pasta with butter and parmesan cheese
- Cottage cheese or yogurt with Cheerios or other cereal and fruit
- RIce pudding -- rice with milk, eggs, sugar
- Chips and sour cream
- Walnuts wrapped with dates and cream cheese
- Avocado on toast
- Ham and cheese on a croissant
- Fried rice
- Mashed potatoes -- potatoes with butter and milk
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Add macadamia nuts.1
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I can use this...thanks.0
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I only skimmed the list, but using the standard definition of "calorie-dense", soybeans and "fruit" wouldn't make the cut.
I didn't see breakfast cereals. If I missed it, I did, but if it's not there, breakfast cereals are an excellent way to load up on calories and some have fiber and iron, so you get a little goodness.
It's a nice idea, creating a list.1 -
bump for later! Thx for the list!0
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I only skimmed the list, but using the standard definition of "calorie-dense", soybeans and "fruit" wouldn't make the cut.
I didn't see breakfast cereals. If I missed it, I did, but if it's not there, breakfast cereals are an excellent way to load up on calories and some have fiber and iron, so you get a little goodness.
It's a nice idea, creating a list.
Yes, soybeans and fruit along with some others have been covered in the comments several times. If I could go back and edit them out, I would. But that window passed a long time ago.
Thanks for adding breakfast cereals. That's one I hadn't thought of.1 -
Great list...mostly healthy stuff too. Whenever I need a calorie boost - peanut butter is my go to. Love love love it1
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This list is exactly what I needed!!!! Although I can get myself to 1200 calories, my recommended daily amount is a little over 2000... I just started MFP last week, but after tracking I found that I usually get around 1500 daily. It's not like I'm super hungry, but I know that as I start losing weight, it's going to be harder to cut out some calories from 1500 than it would be to cut from 2000. Thanks OP!
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This is sooo good thank youuu 0
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Awesome thanks!0
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diannethegeek wrote: »I'm posting this list with the intention of creating something that people can link to when someone is having a hard time reaching their calorie goal. I hope that other users will add more ideas in the comments.
Calorie dense foods can be your best friend when you're trying to eat more. These are foods that pack a lot of calories into just a small amount, so they boost your calories quickly without putting a lot of extra food in your stomach. This is a generic list and it's definitely not comprehensive, but anything here can be included in a balanced diet (as long as there are no allergies, medical conditions, obviously):
avocado
cheese
full fat dairy
Greek yogurt
ice cream
peanut butter (or other nut butters)
dark chocolate
less lean cuts of meat (including beef, pork, sausage, etc.)
seeds (chia, flax, sunflower, etc.)
nuts
olive oil
coconut oil
butter
beans and lentils
protein shakes, bars, and smoothies
hummus
beef jerky
cornbread
tuna
full calorie condiments
full calorie sauces & dressings
sour cream
guacamole
whole grain pasta
rice
bacon
whole eggs
quinoa
fruit and fruit juices
pretzels
bananas
scones
muffins (bran, blueberry, banana nut, etc.)
potatoes (sweet, red, gold, purple, white, etc.)
dried fruit (raisins, apricots, plums, dates, etc.)
granola
coconut
salmon
edamame
olives
honey
molasses
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10 bean soup, turkey hock, with Wisconsin Sharp cheese on top
Lentils and ham
Chorizo over a hard boiled egg, honey, and a little sriracha
cheese and beef or deer jerky
honey sticks(deer bologna)0 -
Nice list0
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People have trouble hitting 1200 calories? LOL
You would be surprised. Or maybe not. People on low incomes go one of two ways: too calorie dense eating or too low. For a while when I was feeding 5 on 300 a month I found I was only eating 400 to 800 calories a day. That's bad. I switched out a few staples for something that had more calories and vitamins and was hitting 1000 to 1300 a day. It's going to be easier now that I am feeding 2 on 250 a month. At least I hope.2 -
I'm a little confused after reading this. I'm trying to loose weight and I heard that it is better to eat high protein foods. I eat a lot of things on this list like peanut butter and Greek yogurt...is this bad?
Is it bad to be under your calorie limit if you want to loose weight? How low can you go without being unhealthy?0 -
I need to eat 3000 calories or more. Its honestly very hard to meet.1
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