Some foods have significantly more Calories than others but what does the difference actually look like. Each of the photographs below represents 200 Calories of the particular type of food; the images are sorted from low to high calorie density. When you consider that an entire plate of broccoli contains the same number of Calories as a small spoonful of peanut butter, you might think twice the next time you decide what to eat. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the average adult needs to consume about 2000 – 2500 Calories to maintain their weight. In other words, you have a fixed amount of Calories to “spend” each day; based on the following pictures, which would you eat?

Blackberry Pie, 56 grams = 200 Calories

Blueberry Muffin, 72 grams = 200 Calories

Cheeseburger, 75 grams = 200 Calories

Chicken Sandwich, 72 grams = 200 Calories

Glazed Doughnut, 52 grams = 200 Calories

Peanut Butter Power Bar, 54 grams = 200 Calories

French Sandwich Roll, 72 grams = 200 Calories

Sesame Seed Bagel, 70 grams = 200 Calories

Snickers Chocolate Bar, 41 grams = 200 Calories

Apples, 385 grams = 200 Calories

Avocado, 125 grams = 200 Calories

Baby Carrots, 570 grams = 200 Calories

Bailey’s Irish Cream, 60 ml = 200 Calories

Balsamic Vinegar, 200 ml = 200 Calories

Broccoli, 588 grams = 200 Calories

Butter, 28 grams = 200 Calories

Canned Black Beans, 186 grams = 200 Calories

Canned Chili con Carne, 189 grams = 200 Calories

Canned Green Peas, 357 grams = 200 Calories

Canned Pork and Beans, 186 grams = 200 Calories

Canned Tuna Packed in Oil, 102 grams = 200 Calories

Canola Oil, 23 grams = 200 Calories

Celery, 1425 grams = 200 Calories

Coca Cola, 496 ml = 200 Calories

Cooked Pasta, 145 grams = 200 Calories

Corn Bran Cereal, 60 grams = 200 Calories

Cranberry Vanilla Crunch Cereal, 55 grams = 200 Calories

Doritos, 41 grams = 200 Calories

Dried Apricots, 83 grams = 200 Calories

Eggs, 150 grams = 200 Calories

Fiber One Cereal, 100 grams = 200 Calories

Flax Bread, 90 grams = 200 Calories

French Fries, 73 grams = 200 Calories

Fried Bacon, 34 grams = 200 Calories

Grapes, 290 grams = 200 Calories

Gummy Bears, 51 grams = 200 Calories

Honeydew Melon, 553 grams = 200 Calories

Hot Dogs, 66 grams = 200 Calories

Jelly Belly Jelly Beans, 54 grams = 200 Calories

Ketchup, 226 grams = 200 Calories

Kiwi Fruit, 328 grams = 200 Calories

Lowfat Strawberry Yogurt, 196 grams = 200 Calories

M&M Candy, 40 grams = 200 Calories

Medium Cheddar Cheese, 51 grams = 200 Calories

Mini Peppers, 740 grams = 200 Calories

Peanut Butter Crackers, 39 grams = 200 Calories

Peanut Butter, 34 grams = 200 Calories

Potato Chips, 37 grams = 200 Calories

Red Onions, 475 grams = 200 Calories

Salted Mixed Nuts, 33 grams = 200 Calories

Salted Pretzels, 52 grams = 200 Calories

Salted Saltines Crackers, 50 grams = 200 Calories

Sliced Smoked Turkey, 204 grams = 200 Calories

Smarties Candy, 57 grams = 200 Calories

Tootsie Pops, 68 grams = 200 Calories

Uncooked Pasta, 56 grams = 200 Calories

Wheat Dinner Rolls, 66 grams = 200 Calories

Whole Milk, 333 ml = 200 Calories

Canned Sweet Corn, 308 grams = 200 Calories
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