How Much Food is in 100 Calories: A Simple Comparison of Popular Products

## Vegetables and Greens Many vegetables are low in calories, so you can eat quite a lot without exceeding your energy norm. * Broccoli — about **9 florets** * Asparagus — approximately **31 spears** * Radishes — around **100 fruits** * Carrots (small) — about **28 pieces** * Brussels sprouts — around **12 heads** * Green beans — approximately **20 pods** ## Fruits and Berries Fruits contain more natural sugars, but many of them can also be eaten in fairly large quantities. * Raspberries — about **100 berries** * Seedless grapes — approximately **33 berries** * Dried figs — around **5 fruits** * Seedless raisins — about **50 pieces** ## Nuts and Dried Products These products are more calorie-dense, so their serving size is significantly smaller. * Roasted cashews — about **15 halves** * Small pretzels (unsalted) — approximately **21 pieces** ## Vegetables and Legumes Some plant products contain more nutrients and calories. * Red beans — about **82 beans** * Garlic — approximately **22 cloves** * Sun-dried tomatoes — around **20 pieces** ## Animal Products Protein products are usually more calorie-dense, so their quantity for 100 calories is less. * Cheddar cheese — approximately **60 grams** * Large shrimp — about **13 pieces** ## Starchy Products Such products provide the body with more energy even in a small portion. * Baked potato — **1 medium potato** Such comparisons help to better understand the calorie content of foods and plan diets more consciously.