Calories in common foods

Calories for a real serving of everyday foods, grouped by type. Tap one for portions and where the calories come from.

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Eggs and dairy

Food Per serving Per 100 g Cal per g
Egg white 1 large (33 g) 17 52 0.5
Parmesan 1 tbsp (5 g) 21 420 4.2
Cream cheese 1 tbsp (14.5 g) 51 350 3.5
Egg 1 large (50 g) 72 143 1.4
Mozzarella 1 oz (28.4 g) 72 254 2.5
Feta 1 oz (28.4 g) 75 265 2.7
Hard-boiled egg 1 large (50 g) 78 155 1.6
Cheddar cheese 1 slice (21 g) 86 409 4.1
Greek yogurt 1 container (156 g) 95 61 0.6
Milk (2%) 1 cup (244 g) 122 50 0.5
Whole milk 1 cup (244 g) 149 61 0.6
Cottage cheese 1 cup (not packed) (226 g) 183 81 0.8

Fats, oils and sweets

Food Per serving Per 100 g Cal per g
Honey 1 tbsp (21 g) 64 304 3
Butter 1 tbsp (14.2 g) 102 717 7.2
Olive oil 1 tablespoon (13.5 g) 119 884 8.8
Vanilla ice cream 1 serving 1/2 cup (66 g) 137 207 2.1
Dark chocolate (70–85%) 1 oz (28.4 g) 170 598 6

Meat and poultry

Food Per serving Per 100 g Cal per g
Sliced ham 1 slice (28 g) 46 164 1.6
Bacon 1 slice (11.5 g) 54 468 4.7
Turkey breast 3 oz (85 g) 125 147 1.5
Pepperoni 1 oz (28 g) 141 504 5
Chicken breast ½ breast, bone and skin removed (86 g) 142 165 1.7
Hot dog (beef) 1 hot dog (49 g) 154 315 3.2
Sirloin steak 3 oz (85 g) 160 188 1.9
Ground turkey (93% lean) 3 oz (85 g) 181 213 2.1
Ground beef (85% lean) 1 patty (77 g) 193 250 2.5
Chicken wings 1 piece (85 g) 216 254 2.5
Chicken thigh 1 thigh with skin (137 g) 245 179 1.8
Pork chop 1 chop without refuse (146 g) 263 180 1.8

Snacks

Food Per serving Per 100 g Cal per g
Popcorn (air-popped) 1 cup (8 g) 31 387 3.9
Beef jerky 1 oz (28.4 g) 116 410 4.1
Potato chips 1 oz (28.4 g) 151 532 5.3

Fish and seafood

Food Per serving Per 100 g Cal per g
Shrimp 3 oz (85 g) 84 99 1
Tilapia 1 fillet (87 g) 111 128 1.3
Canned tuna 1 can (165 g) 142 86 0.9
Cod 1 fillet (180 g) 189 105 1.1
Sardines 1 can (3.75 oz) (92 g) 191 208 2.1
Salmon ½ fillet (178 g) 367 206 2.1

Beans, tofu and legumes

Food Per serving Per 100 g Cal per g
Hummus 1 tbsp (15 g) 36 237 2.4
Firm tofu ½ cup (126 g) 98 78 0.8
Edamame 1 cup (155 g) 188 121 1.2
Kidney beans 1 cup (177 g) 225 127 1.3
Black beans 1 cup (172 g) 227 132 1.3
Lentils 1 cup (198 g) 230 116 1.2
Chickpeas 1 cup (164 g) 269 164 1.6
Tempeh 1 cup (166 g) 319 192 1.9

Nuts and seeds

Food Per serving Per 100 g Cal per g
Flaxseed 1 tbsp, ground (7 g) 37 534 5.3
Almond butter 1 tbsp (16 g) 98 614 6.1
Chia seeds 1 oz (28.4 g) 138 486 4.9
Cashews 1 oz (28.4 g) 157 553 5.5
Pumpkin seeds 1 oz (28.4 g) 159 559 5.6
Pistachios 1 oz (49 kernels) (28.4 g) 162 569 5.7
Almonds 1 oz (23 whole kernels) (28.4 g) 164 579 5.8
Hemp seeds 3 tbsp (30 g) 166 553 5.5
Peanuts 1 oz (28.4 g) 167 587 5.9
Walnuts 1 oz (14 halves) (28.4 g) 186 654 6.5
Peanut butter 2 tbsp (32 g) 191 598 6
Sunflower seeds 1 cup (140 g) 818 584 5.8

Grains, bread and potatoes

Food Per serving Per 100 g Cal per g
White bread 1 slice (29 g) 77 266 2.7
Whole wheat bread 1 slice (32 g) 81 252 2.5
Sweet potato 1 medium (2" dia, 5" long, raw) (114 g) 103 90 0.9
Flour tortilla 1 medium (45 g) 138 306 3.1
Baked potato 1 potato medium (173 g) 161 93 0.9
Oatmeal (cooked) 1 cup (234 g) 166 71 0.7
Pasta 1 cup spaghetti not packed (124 g) 196 158 1.6
White rice 1 cup (158 g) 205 130 1.3
Quinoa 1 cup (185 g) 222 120 1.2
Brown rice 1 cup (202 g) 248 123 1.2
Plain bagel 1 bagel (99 g) 261 264 2.6
Oats (dry) 1 cup (81 g) 307 379 3.8

Fast food and treats

Food Per serving Per 100 g Cal per g
French fries 1 serving small (71 g) 222 312 3.1
Cheese pizza 1 piece, medium pizza (86 g) 229 266 2.7
Butter croissant 1 croissant, medium (57 g) 231 406 4.1
Glazed donut 1 doughnut (63 g) 265 421 4.2

Fruit

Food Per serving Per 100 g Cal per g
Watermelon 1 cup, diced (152 g) 46 30 0.3
Strawberries 1 cup, halves (152 g) 49 32 0.3
Peach 1 medium (2-2/3" dia) (150 g) 59 39 0.4
Orange 1 fruit (2-5/8" dia) (131 g) 62 47 0.5
Raspberries 1 cup (123 g) 64 52 0.5
Medjool dates 1 date, pitted (24 g) 66 277 2.8
Pineapple 1 cup, chunks (165 g) 83 50 0.5
Blueberries 1 cup (148 g) 84 57 0.6
Apple 1 medium (3" dia) (182 g) 95 52 0.5
Mango 1 cup pieces (165 g) 99 60 0.6
Pear 1 medium (178 g) 101 57 0.6
Grapes 1 cup (151 g) 104 69 0.7
Banana 1 medium (7" to 7-7/8" long) (118 g) 105 89 0.9
Raisins 1 small box (1.5 oz) (43 g) 129 299 3
Avocado 1 avocado (201 g) 322 160 1.6

Vegetables

Food Per serving Per 100 g Cal per g
Spinach 1 cup (30 g) 7 23 0.2
Kale 1 cup (21 g) 7 35 0.4
Broccoli ½ cup, chopped or diced (44 g) 15 34 0.3
Mushrooms 1 cup, pieces or slices (70 g) 15 22 0.2
Asparagus ½ cup (90 g) 20 22 0.2
Tomato 1 medium whole (2-3/5" dia) (123 g) 22 18 0.2
Carrots 1 medium (61 g) 25 41 0.4
Cauliflower 1 cup chopped (1/2" pieces) (107 g) 27 25 0.3
Brussels sprouts ½ cup (78 g) 28 36 0.4
Red bell pepper 1 medium (approx 2-3/4" long, 2-1/2 dia.) (119 g) 31 26 0.3
Onion 1 medium (2-1/2" dia) (110 g) 44 40 0.4
Cucumber 1 cucumber (8-1/4") (301 g) 45 15 0.2
Green peas ½ cup (80 g) 62 78 0.8
Sweet corn 1 ear medium (6-3/4" to 7-1/2" long) (103 g) 99 96 1

Drinks

Food Per serving Per 100 g Cal per g
Red wine 1 fl oz (29.4 g) 25 85 0.9
Orange juice Juice of 1 orange (2-5/8" dia) (86 g) 40 47 0.5
Beer (regular) 1 can (356 g) 153 43 0.4

About these numbers

Every value comes from USDA FoodData Central, the public nutrition database from the US Department of Agriculture. Each food page links to its exact USDA entry.

Calories per gram (energy density) tells you how much a food fills you up for its calories. Fruit and vegetables sit under 1. Nuts and oils sit above 5.

General information, not medical advice. Values are averages; brands and recipes vary.

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