A List of Calorie Dense Foods
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This is a great list! Thank you! I've had a hard time meeting my calorie goal, this definitely gives me an idea on what to eat to boost up my calorie intake!0
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I must have missed how we segued into the Rock images...0
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WinoGelato wrote: »I must have missed how we segued into the Rock images...
I'm not sure there was much of a segue. I was posting photos of calorie dense foods to bump the thread every so often and it turns out The Rock poses with food a lot, so I had some fun.
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It was either this or food made to look like people.
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I don't have any difficulty reaching my goal, but so many of these foods are my absolute faves! I am having to cut down on avocados, houmous, seeds and most definitely peanut butter. I still have them as they are just too delicious, but not as often or as much as I would like. Wish I was one of the lucky ones having difficulty getting up to my calorie goal - lucky sods!
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diannethegeek wrote: »It was either this or food made to look like people.
This is kind of terrifying. LOL However, please continue with pictures of the Rock.0 -
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The recipe importer says these work out to about 100 calories per cookie:
http://katalysthealthblog.com/cranberry-lemon-bites-paleo-vegan/0 -
This sandwich is about 600-700 calories:
http://www.reneeskitchenadventures.com/2016/04/monte-cristo-style-grilled-cheese.html0 -
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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
I think this is a great list, but I disagree with tuna and salmon. Those are not high calorie foods.0 -
saraclark62 wrote: »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
I think this is a great list, but I disagree with tuna and salmon. Those are not high calorie foods.
Thanks for your thoughts @saraclark62 ! Since this thread is about three years past the editing window, I can't go back and change anything so the best I can do is address the issues people have in individual comments (which I have already).
Are there any foods you would add? I've been trying to bring in more and more recipes over the years, but no one ever seems to have other suggestions. Just things they disagree with.0 -
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Oh look, a list of all my favorite foods
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diannethegeek wrote: »
And tomorrow is Pi Day...2 -
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That is indeed a great list! And it's also full of my daily eats.
Trying to hit my fat goal was hard at the beginning, but then I discovered another thing which I'd add here - the saucisse seche / hard cured salami. It has anywhere between 400-500 kcal per 100g and is packed with protein and fat. Makes for a great snack.0 -
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For the vegans, this is one of the most delicious and most calorie-dense things I've ever made. They also freeze really well in case you want to extend the days of joyous calorie intake.
http://whiskandshout.com/vegan-gooey-salted-caramel-pecan-turtle-bars/
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Some good old fashioned food porn is just what these boards needed today, thanks for bumping this @diannethegeek
Happy Friday you big meanie!4 -
I never can understand how people have difficulty eating all their cals, I wish I could have more (and not pay the consequences)
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This is fantastic! I just posted the other day asking for ideas on how to reach my calorie goal. Thank you!0
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janejellyroll wrote: »For the vegans, this is one of the most delicious and most calorie-dense things I've ever made. They also freeze really well in case you want to extend the days of joyous calorie intake.
http://whiskandshout.com/vegan-gooey-salted-caramel-pecan-turtle-bars/
I think you may be my favorite person, not excluding my family. I am always on the hunt for sinful vegan desserts that don't require me to liquefy cashews in my non-existent high-powered blender.1
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