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You'll find thousands of foods and their calorie values in the calorie charts on calories.info. Whether you're looking to lose weight, gain muscle or simply eat healthily—with each food chart, you'll always have an overview of your diet and can even use it to put together a healthy, wholesome grocery list.
Fruit: Calories. Generally low in calories and rich in vitamins and micronutrients, fruits are primarily made up of carbs. Some calories may also come from fat. The carbs in fruits come from fructose and other types of sugar. Depending on the fruit, sugar contents can vary quite a bit.
Legumes are more calorie dense but also dense in nutrients, especially protein, making them a great meat alternative for a vegan or vegetarian diet. Check out our Vegetables and Legumes Calorie Chart below for more nutritional information.
The calorie content of meat is highly dependent on the cut and resulting fat-to-protein ratio. The preparation method, sauces and seasoning can also affect the calorie count. Check out our Meat Chart below for more nutritional information.
Made up of mostly fat and protein, and rich in bone and teeth strengthening calcium, the nutritional value and calorie count of cheese is highly dependent on the fat contents of the milk used, how it's processed and its age. Check out our Cheese Calorie Chart below for more nutritional information.
Baking ingredients can vary drastically in their nutritional values depending on type and portion size. Check out our Flour, Grains and Baking Ingredients Chart below for more nutritional information.
Nuts & Seeds: Calories. Since they are mostly made up of fats—although they also contain protein and carbs—nuts and seeds are high in calories but can also be a great source of nutrients. It’s best to choose options that are high in unsaturated fats and keep an eye on portion control.
Milk and dairy products generally contain a nice balance of fat, carbs and protein, but their calorie contents are highly dependent on the fat contents of the milk. There is also a wide selection of plant-based milks on the market, but keep an eye out for added sugars.
Dishes and meals are a fun way to get creative with ingredients in the kitchen and add your own culinary flair into your day. Home-cooked meals offer the advantage of knowing exactly what you're eating and better estimating nutritional value and calorie contents.
Take a look at the ingredients list to determine the amount of added sugars. Soft drinks are generally considered “empty calories,” being highly processed and delivering little nutritional value. Check out our Juice and Soft Drinks Chart below for more nutritional information.