This or That: 250 Calories of Food

250 calories may not sound like a lot of food, but it absolutely can be. Here's the best way to get the most bang for your buck.

Save Collection

By: Food Network Kitchen

Related To:

Calorie Counting

Trying to keep an eye on your calories? An easy way to make sure you’re getting as much food as possible is to pick high-volume, unprocessed foods that let you eat plenty and feel full. Here are a few side-by-sides that shocked us.

Milkshake vs. Almond Milk

A 7-ounce chocolate milkshake or around 44 ounces of unsweetened chocolate almond milk

Juice vs. Whole Fruit

12 ounces grape juice [not grape juice drink] or 125 grapes

Baked Goods vs. Ingredients

A 2-inch brownie or 3 1/2 tablespoons dark chocolate cacao nibs

Fried vs. Boiled

About 6 fried shrimp or around 38 cocktail shrimp

Cheesecake vs. Yogurt

2/3 of a slice of cheesecake or 1 1/4 cups vanilla-flavored yogurt

Muffin vs. Berries

About 1/2 large blueberry muffin or 320 blueberries

Thick vs. Thin

1/2 large soft pretzel or about 2 1/2 ounces whole grain pretzels

Carbs vs. Protein

About 3/4 of an egg and cheese breakfast sandwich or about 3 hard-boiled eggs

Fresh-Baked vs. Fresh-Picked

2/3 of a slice of apple pie or 2 1/2 apples

Recipes and Tips for a Healthy Lifestyle

This or That: 250 Calories of Food

Related To:

Calorie Counting

Milkshake vs. Almond Milk

Juice vs. Whole Fruit

Baked Goods vs. Ingredients

Fried vs. Boiled

Cheesecake vs. Yogurt

Muffin vs. Berries

Thick vs. Thin

Carbs vs. Protein

Fresh-Baked vs. Fresh-Picked

Recipes and Tips for a Healthy Lifestyle

Next Up

Snacks That Are Healthier Than They Seem 6 Photos

Eating by Color 7 Photos

Nutrition Habits Your Doctor Wishes You'd Make Stick 9 Photos

Things Nutrition Experts Wish College Students Knew 9 Photos

9 Ways to Get More Iron 10 Photos

Top 10 Foods for Stress Relief 10 Photos

6 Foods to Fuel Your Brain 6 Photos

What Does Real Versus Fake Food Look Like? 10 Photos

What Nutritionists Order at Restaurants 8 Photos

Popular Health Foods 7 Photos

We Recommend

15 Foods You Should Not Refrigerate 15 Photos

The Most Budget-Friendly Healthy Foods 10 Photos

Top 10 Foods for Stress Relief 10 Photos

8 Foods to Avoid Before Bedtime 8 Photos

Foods That Are Healthier Than You Think 20 Photos

The Holiday Foods Nutritionists Avoid 11 Photos