Most calorie-dense backpacking food
Calories per ounce is the number that sets your food weight. A common thru-hiker goal is an average of 125 kcal/oz or more. 85 of the 214 foods in the index clear that bar. Leader: Chopped Macadamia Nuts at 204 kcal/oz.
214 foods · tap a column to sort
| Food | kcal/oz ↓ | protein g/oz | g protein /100 kcal | $ / 1,000 kcal | kcal/serv | protein/serv | serving g |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chopped Macadamia Nuts 365 by Whole Foods Market · Trail Mix, Nuts & Salty Snacks | 204 | 2.7 | 1.3 | — | 230 | 3 | 32 |
| Classic Peanut Butter Spread Squeeze Packs, Classic Justin's · Nut Butters & Spreads | 186 | 6.2 | 3.3 | — | 210 | 7 | 32 |
| Classic Cashew Butter Squeeze Packs, Classic Justin's · Nut Butters & Spreads | 186 | 4.4 | 2.4 | — | 210 | 5 | 32 |
| Organic Almond Butter Covered Almonds, Almond Butter Justin's · Nut Butters & Spreads | 182 | 3.0 | 1.7 | — | 180 | 3 | 28 |
| Cinnamon Almond Butter Squeeze Packs, Cinnamon Justin's · Nut Butters & Spreads | 177 | 5.3 | 3.0 | — | 200 | 6 | 32 |
| Maple Cashew Butter Squeeze Packs, Maple Justin's · Nut Butters & Spreads | 177 | 3.5 | 2.0 | — | 200 | 4 | 32 |
| Sausage Scramble Next Mile Meals · Freeze-Dried & Backpacking Meals | 177 | 10.7 | 6.0 | $28.21 | 530 | 32 | 85 |
| Honey Almond Butter Squeeze Packs, Honey Justin's · Nut Butters & Spreads | 168 | 5.3 | 3.2 | — | 190 | 6 | 32 |
| Jif 5 Ounce Creamy Squeeze Peanut Butter 4 Pack Jif · Nut Butters & Spreads | 163 | 6.0 | 3.7 | — | 190 | 7 | 33 |
| Jif 27 Ounce Chocolate Peanut Butter Squeeze Twinpack 2 Pack Jif · Nut Butters & Spreads | 162 | 4.0 | 2.5 | — | 200 | 5 | 35 |
| Jif 13.5 Ounce Squeeze Peanut Butter Chocolate Each Jif · Nut Butters & Spreads | 162 | 4.0 | 2.5 | — | 200 | 5 | 35 |
| 2.87Oz Fritos Hot Fritos · Trail Mix, Nuts & Salty Snacks | 162 | 2.0 | 1.3 | — | 160 | 2 | 28 |
| 4.62Oz Fritos Regular Fritos · Trail Mix, Nuts & Salty Snacks | 162 | 2.0 | 1.3 | — | 160 | 2 | 28 |
| Fritos Regular 10.25z Fritos · Trail Mix, Nuts & Salty Snacks | 162 | 2.0 | 1.3 | — | 160 | 2 | 28 |
| Italian Beef Marinara Next Mile Meals · Freeze-Dried & Backpacking Meals | 161 | 11.7 | 7.2 | $29.22 | 580 | 42 | 102 |
| Monster Trail Mix Nature's Promise · Trail Mix, Nuts & Salty Snacks | 161 | 4.7 | 2.9 | — | 170 | 5 | 30 |
| Beef Tacos Next Mile Meals · Freeze-Dried & Backpacking Meals | 160 | 11.7 | 7.3 | $30.27 | 560 | 41 | 99 |
| Steak Omelette Next Mile Meals · Freeze-Dried & Backpacking Meals | 160 | 12.7 | 7.9 | $31.15 | 480 | 38 | 85 |
| Chicken & Broccoli Casserole Next Mile Meals · Freeze-Dried & Backpacking Meals | 156 | 14.6 | 9.3 | $28.73 | 590 | 55 | 107 |
| Justin's Organic Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups Justin's · Nut Butters & Spreads | 156 | 2.8 | 1.8 | — | 220 | 4 | 40 |
| Pringles Crisps BBQ 2.5oz Pringles · Trail Mix, Nuts & Salty Snacks | 152 | 1.0 | 0.7 | — | 150 | 1 | 28 |
| Pringles Crisps BBQ 5.5oz Pringles · Trail Mix, Nuts & Salty Snacks | 152 | 1.0 | 0.7 | — | 150 | 1 | 28 |
| 4.62Oz Fritos 0Flamas Fritos · Trail Mix, Nuts & Salty Snacks | 152 | 2.0 | 1.3 | — | 150 | 2 | 28 |
| Honey Stinger, Honey Waffle, Honey Honey Stinger · Bars & Waffles | 151 | 0.0 | 0.0 | — | 160 | 0 | 30 |
| Honey Stinger, Chocolate Waffle Honey Stinger · Bars & Waffles | 151 | 0.9 | 0.6 | — | 160 | 1 | 30 |
| Honey Stinger, Vanilla Waffle Honey Stinger · Bars & Waffles | 151 | 0.0 | 0.0 | — | 160 | 0 | 30 |
| Honey Stinger, Caramel Waffle, Caramel Honey Stinger · Bars & Waffles | 151 | 0.0 | 0.0 | — | 160 | 0 | 30 |
| Honey Stinger, Gingersnap Waffle, Gingersnap Honey Stinger · Bars & Waffles | 151 | 0.0 | 0.0 | — | 160 | 0 | 30 |
| Honey Stinger, Lemon Waffle, Lemon Honey Stinger · Bars & Waffles | 151 | 0.0 | 0.0 | — | 160 | 0 | 30 |
| Fettuccine Alfredo with Chicken Mountain House · Freeze-Dried & Backpacking Meals | 149 | 6.2 | 4.1 | $15.23 | 820 | 34 | 156 |
| Buffalo Ranch Chicken Next Mile Meals · Freeze-Dried & Backpacking Meals | 149 | 16.3 | 11.0 | $32.60 | 520 | 57 | 99 |
| Pringles Crisps BBQ 1.4oz Pringles · Trail Mix, Nuts & Salty Snacks | 149 | 1.4 | 1.0 | — | 210 | 2 | 40 |
| Pringles Crisps Bbq 16.9oz Pringles · Trail Mix, Nuts & Salty Snacks | 149 | 1.4 | 1.0 | — | 210 | 2 | 40 |
| Kind, Fruit & Nut Bar Kind · Bars & Waffles | 149 | 4.3 | 2.9 | — | 210 | 6 | 40 |
| M&M's, Chocolate Candies, Peanut (46 g serving, FDC 2087903) M&M's · Candy & Sweets | 148 | 2.5 | 1.7 | — | 240 | 4 | 46 |
| Nutella Ferrero With Breadsticks Nutella · Nut Butters & Spreads | 147 | 2.2 | 1.5 | — | 270 | 4 | 52 |
| Veggie Chorizo Breakfast Scramble Mountain House · Freeze-Dried & Backpacking Meals | 147 | 7.1 | 4.8 | $21.53 | 580 | 28 | 112 |
| Coconut Chicken Curry Next Mile Meals · Freeze-Dried & Backpacking Meals | 146 | 14.9 | 10.2 | $33.24 | 510 | 52 | 99 |
| Kind, Hickory Smoked Bold Savory Snack Bar Kind · Bars & Waffles | 145 | 6.3 | 4.3 | — | 230 | 10 | 45 |
| Kind, Almond Protein Bar, Hickory Smoked Kind · Bars & Waffles | 145 | 6.3 | 4.3 | — | 230 | 10 | 45 |
| M&M's, Chocolate Candies, Peanut (49.3 g serving, FDC 662196) M&M's · Candy & Sweets | 144 | 2.9 | 2.0 | — | 250 | 5 | 49.3 |
| Deli Roast Beef Next Mile Meals · Freeze-Dried & Backpacking Meals | 143 | 13.8 | 9.6 | $32.60 | 520 | 50 | 103 |
| Indulgent Trail Mix Nature's House · Trail Mix, Nuts & Salty Snacks | 142 | 4.0 | 2.9 | — | 140 | 4 | 28 |
| Filled With Nutella Crispy Wafer Nutella · Nut Butters & Spreads | 142 | 2.6 | 1.8 | — | 110 | 2 | 22 |
| Cookies Filled With Nutella Hazelnut Spread Biscuits, Cookies Filled With Nutella Hazelnut Spread Nutella · Nut Butters & Spreads | 142 | 2.0 | 1.4 | — | 140 | 2 | 28 |
| Kind, Fruit & Nut Bar In Yogurt Kind · Bars & Waffles | 142 | 3.5 | 2.5 | — | 200 | 5 | 40 |
| Kind, Fruit & Nut Delight Bar Kind · Bars & Waffles | 142 | 4.3 | 3.0 | — | 200 | 6 | 40 |
| Honey Stinger Waffle, Honey Honey Stinger · Bars & Waffles | 142 | 0.9 | 0.7 | — | 150 | 1 | 30 |
| Breakfast Skillet Mountain House · Freeze-Dried & Backpacking Meals | 139 | 7.5 | 5.4 | $24.02 | 520 | 28 | 106 |
| Larabar Protein Lemon Bar Larabar · Bars & Waffles | 139 | 6.3 | 4.5 | — | 220 | 10 | 45 |
| Larabar Protein Cinnamon Nut Bar Larabar · Bars & Waffles | 139 | 6.9 | 5.0 | — | 220 | 11 | 45 |
| Snickers, Milk Chocolate, Peanut, Caramel, Nougat Snickers · Candy & Sweets | 139 | 2.1 | 1.5 | — | 130 | 2 | 26.6 |
| Creamy Macaroni & Cheese Mountain House · Freeze-Dried & Backpacking Meals | 137 | 5.8 | 4.2 | $18.53 | 620 | 26 | 128 |
| Snickers, Mixed Nuts Candy Bar Snickers · Candy & Sweets | 136 | 2.3 | 1.7 | — | 240 | 4 | 49.9 |
| M&M's, Chocolate Candies M&M's · Candy & Sweets | 136 | 1.2 | 0.9 | — | 230 | 2 | 47.9 |
| Breakfast Fried Rice Mountain House · Freeze-Dried & Backpacking Meals | 135 | 6.8 | 5.0 | $19.52 | 640 | 32 | 134 |
| Cajun Style Jambalaya Mountain House · Freeze-Dried & Backpacking Meals | 135 | 6.8 | 5.0 | $19.52 | 640 | 32 | 134 |
| Monster Trail Mix Archer Farms · Trail Mix, Nuts & Salty Snacks | 135 | 3.4 | 2.5 | — | 200 | 5 | 42 |
| Kind, Fruit & Nut Bar, Almonds & Apricots In Yogurt Kind · Bars & Waffles | 135 | 2.1 | 1.6 | — | 190 | 3 | 40 |
| Kind, Fiber Plus Bar, Blueberry Pecan Kind · Bars & Waffles | 135 | 2.8 | 2.1 | — | 190 | 4 | 40 |
| Snickers, Snickers Minis Snickers · Candy & Sweets | 134 | 2.4 | 1.8 | — | 170 | 3 | 36 |
| Snickers Candy Bars Fun Size, 45 Count, 32.68 Oz Snickers · Candy & Sweets | 133 | 1.7 | 1.3 | — | 80 | 1 | 17 |
| Ramen Noodles Maruchan · Meals, Noodles & Sides | 133 | 2.7 | 2.0 | — | 300 | 6 | 64 |
| Chicken and Dumplings Mountain House · Freeze-Dried & Backpacking Meals | 133 | 8.0 | 6.0 | $20.82 | 600 | 36 | 128 |
| Cascade Trail Mix Northwest Delights · Trail Mix, Nuts & Salty Snacks | 132 | 2.8 | 2.1 | — | 140 | 3 | 30 |
| Organic Trail Mix Nature's Harvest · Trail Mix, Nuts & Salty Snacks | 132 | 4.7 | 3.6 | — | 140 | 5 | 30 |
| Chicken Tikka Masala Mountain House · Freeze-Dried & Backpacking Meals | 132 | 5.7 | 4.3 | $22.30 | 560 | 24 | 120 |
| Classic Biscuits & Gravy Mountain House · Freeze-Dried & Backpacking Meals | 131 | 4.4 | 3.3 | $16.66 | 900 | 30 | 195 |
| Cajun Jambalaya Next Mile Meals · Freeze-Dried & Backpacking Meals | 131 | 16.8 | 12.9 | $40.36 | 420 | 54 | 91 |
| Navajo Trail Mix Northwest Delights · Trail Mix, Nuts & Salty Snacks | 131 | 4.0 | 3.1 | — | 129 | 4 | 28 |
| Korean Inspired Beef Mountain House · Freeze-Dried & Backpacking Meals | 130 | 4.9 | 3.8 | $21.53 | 580 | 22 | 126 |
| Beef Flavor Instant Lunch Ramen Noodle Soup, Beef Maruchan · Meals, Noodles & Sides | 130 | 2.8 | 2.1 | — | 280 | 6 | 61 |
| Beef Stroganoff with Noodles Mountain House · Freeze-Dried & Backpacking Meals | 130 | 5.6 | 4.3 | $22.30 | 560 | 24 | 122 |
| Beef Stew Mountain House · Freeze-Dried & Backpacking Meals | 129 | 6.2 | 4.8 | $29.74 | 420 | 20 | 92 |
| Mushroom Risotto (cup) Good To-Go · Freeze-Dried & Backpacking Meals | 129 | 4.0 | 3.1 | $19.19 | 260 | 8 | 57 |
| Chicken Fried Rice Mountain House · Freeze-Dried & Backpacking Meals | 129 | 5.6 | 4.3 | $20.82 | 600 | 26 | 132 |
| Pad Thai with Chicken Mountain House · Freeze-Dried & Backpacking Meals | 129 | 5.2 | 4.0 | $24.98 | 500 | 20 | 110 |
| Yellow Curry with Chicken & Rice Mountain House · Freeze-Dried & Backpacking Meals | 129 | 6.7 | 5.2 | $24.98 | 500 | 26 | 110 |
| Instant Lunch Ramen Noodle Soup With Shrimp, Shrimp Maruchan · Meals, Noodles & Sides | 128 | 3.1 | 2.4 | — | 290 | 7 | 64 |
| Chicken Flavor Instant Lunch Ramen Noodle Soup, Chicken Maruchan · Meals, Noodles & Sides | 128 | 3.1 | 2.4 | — | 290 | 7 | 64 |
| Granola with Milk and Blueberries Mountain House · Freeze-Dried & Backpacking Meals | 127 | 4.0 | 3.2 | $15.98 | 500 | 16 | 112 |
| Buffalo-Style Chicken Mac & Cheese Mountain House · Freeze-Dried & Backpacking Meals | 126 | 7.9 | 6.2 | $21.53 | 580 | 36 | 130 |
| Larabar Kid Cinnamon Swirl Bakes Larabar · Bars & Waffles | 126 | 1.0 | 0.8 | — | 120 | 1 | 27 |
| Larabar Lemon Fruit & Nut Bar Larabar · Bars & Waffles | 126 | 2.5 | 2.0 | — | 200 | 4 | 45 |
| Peanut Chicken Salad Good To-Go · Freeze-Dried & Backpacking Meals | 125 | 8.7 | 6.9 | $28.55 | 420 | 29 | 95 |
| Cuban Black Beans & Rice Good To-Go · Freeze-Dried & Backpacking Meals | 124 | 3.5 | 2.8 | $19.96 | 250 | 7 | 57 |
| Biscuits and Gravy Mountain House · Freeze-Dried & Backpacking Meals | 123 | 5.0 | 4.1 | $21.28 | 540 | 22 | 124 |
| Trail Mix Nature's Kitchen · Trail Mix, Nuts & Salty Snacks | 123 | 2.8 | 2.3 | — | 130 | 3 | 30 |
| Energizer Trail Mix From Nature To You · Trail Mix, Nuts & Salty Snacks | 123 | 3.8 | 3.1 | — | 130 | 4 | 30 |
| Kung Pao Chicken Mountain House · Freeze-Dried & Backpacking Meals | 123 | 6.8 | 5.5 | $21.53 | 580 | 32 | 134 |
| Mushroom Risotto Good To-Go · Freeze-Dried & Backpacking Meals | 122 | 3.9 | 3.2 | $26.80 | 410 | 13 | 95 |
| Larabar, Bar, Lemon Larabar · Bars & Waffles | 122 | 2.8 | 2.3 | — | 220 | 5 | 51 |
| Beef Lasagna Mountain House · Freeze-Dried & Backpacking Meals | 122 | 6.1 | 5.0 | $28.39 | 440 | 22 | 102 |
| Homestyle Chicken Noodle Casserole Mountain House · Freeze-Dried & Backpacking Meals | 122 | 8.3 | 6.8 | $22.30 | 560 | 38 | 130 |
| Chicken and Mashed Potatoes Mountain House · Freeze-Dried & Backpacking Meals | 121 | 11.5 | 9.6 | $27.15 | 460 | 44 | 108 |
| Chili Mac with Beef Mountain House · Freeze-Dried & Backpacking Meals | 121 | 6.3 | 5.2 | $27.15 | 460 | 24 | 108 |
| Classic Chili Mac with Beef Mountain House · Freeze-Dried & Backpacking Meals | 121 | 6.3 | 5.2 | $21.72 | 690 | 36 | 162 |
| Larabar Gingerbread Fruit & Nut Bar Larabar · Bars & Waffles | 120 | 2.5 | 2.1 | — | 190 | 4 | 45 |
| Larabar Snickerdoodle Fruit & Nut Bar Larabar · Bars & Waffles | 120 | 2.5 | 2.1 | — | 190 | 4 | 45 |
| Pad Thai (cup) Good To-Go · Freeze-Dried & Backpacking Meals | 119 | 4.0 | 3.3 | $20.79 | 240 | 8 | 57 |
| Birria Ramen Noodle Instant Soup Mix, Birria Tapatio · Meals, Noodles & Sides | 119 | 2.6 | 2.2 | — | 230 | 5 | 55 |
| Jin Ramen Korean Style Instant Noodle, Jin Ramen Korean Style Ottogi · Meals, Noodles & Sides | 118 | 2.6 | 2.2 | — | 500 | 11 | 120 |
| Spicy Jin Ramen Korean Style Instant Noodles, Spicy Ottogi · Meals, Noodles & Sides | 118 | 2.6 | 2.2 | — | 500 | 11 | 120 |
| Rice & Chicken Mountain House · Freeze-Dried & Backpacking Meals | 118 | 3.3 | 2.8 | $24.98 | 500 | 14 | 120 |
| Spaghetti with Beef Marinara Mountain House · Freeze-Dried & Backpacking Meals | 118 | 4.7 | 4.0 | $24.98 | 500 | 20 | 120 |
| Idahoan Baby Reds Mashed Potatoes, 4.1 Oz Idahoan · Meals, Noodles & Sides | 117 | 2.0 | 1.7 | — | 120 | 2 | 29 |
| Chicken Pho Good To-Go · Freeze-Dried & Backpacking Meals | 116 | 8.1 | 6.9 | $28.18 | 390 | 27 | 95 |
| White Bean Chicken Chili Good To-Go · Freeze-Dried & Backpacking Meals | 116 | 9.8 | 8.5 | $30.74 | 390 | 33 | 95 |
| Pasta Primavera Mountain House · Freeze-Dried & Backpacking Meals | 115 | 4.2 | 3.6 | $26.11 | 440 | 16 | 108 |
| Instant Oatmeal (32 g serving, FDC 410015) Nature's Path · Breakfast & Oatmeal | 115 | 3.5 | 3.1 | — | 130 | 4 | 32 |
| Chicken Pho (cup) Good To-Go · Freeze-Dried & Backpacking Meals | 114 | 8.0 | 7.0 | $21.70 | 230 | 16 | 57 |
| Pad Thai Good To-Go · Freeze-Dried & Backpacking Meals | 114 | 4.2 | 3.7 | $23.89 | 460 | 17 | 114 |
| Protein Bar Premier Protein · Bars & Waffles | 114 | 11.8 | 10.3 | — | 290 | 30 | 72 |
| High Protein Bar Premier Protein · Bars & Waffles | 114 | 11.8 | 10.3 | — | 290 | 30 | 72 |
| Whey Protein Powder, Vanilla Met-Rx · Protein Add-ins | 113 | 20.8 | 18.3 | — | 120 | 22 | 30 |
| Chocolate Whey Protein Powder, Chocolate Organic Valley · Protein Add-ins | 113 | 21.1 | 18.6 | — | 140 | 26 | 35 |
| Clif Bar, Clif Kit's Organic, Fruit + Nut Bar, Peanut Butter Clif · Bars & Waffles | 113 | 3.4 | 3.0 | — | 200 | 6 | 50 |
| Parmesan Cheese Kraft · Cheese | 113 | 11.3 | 10.0 | — | 20 | 2 | 5 |
| Parmesan Cheese Digiorno · Cheese | 113 | 11.3 | 10.0 | — | 20 | 2 | 5 |
| Instant Oatmeal (40 g serving, FDC 409993) Nature's Path · Breakfast & Oatmeal | 113 | 3.5 | 3.1 | — | 160 | 5 | 40 |
| Classic Instant Oatmeal, Classic Bob's Red Mill · Breakfast & Oatmeal | 113 | 3.2 | 2.9 | — | 140 | 4 | 35 |
| Thai Curry Good To-Go · Freeze-Dried & Backpacking Meals | 113 | 3.0 | 2.6 | $28.92 | 380 | 10 | 95 |
| Clif Bar, Clif Kit's Organic, Fruit + Nut Bar, Chocolate Almond Coconut Clif · Bars & Waffles | 112 | 2.4 | 2.1 | — | 190 | 4 | 48 |
| Protein Bar RXBAR · Bars & Waffles | 112 | 6.0 | 5.4 | — | 130 | 7 | 33 |
| Whey Protein Powder, Chocolate Met-Rx · Protein Add-ins | 112 | 18.9 | 16.9 | — | 130 | 22 | 33 |
| Hard Salami Bites, Hard Salami Hormel · Jerky & Shelf-Stable Meat | 111 | 6.1 | 5.5 | — | 110 | 6 | 28 |
| Hard Salami Hormel · Jerky & Shelf-Stable Meat | 111 | 5.1 | 4.5 | — | 110 | 5 | 28 |
| Idahoan, Buttery Homestyle Mashed Potatoes Idahoan · Meals, Noodles & Sides | 111 | 2.0 | 1.8 | — | 110 | 2 | 28 |
| Idahoan, Mashed Potatoes, Four Cheese Idahoan · Meals, Noodles & Sides | 111 | 2.0 | 1.8 | — | 110 | 2 | 28 |
| Parmesan Cheese, Parmesan Good & Gather · Cheese | 111 | 9.1 | 8.2 | — | 110 | 9 | 28 |
| Original Instant Oatmeal Kroger · Breakfast & Oatmeal | 111 | 4.0 | 3.6 | — | 110 | 4 | 28 |
| Chicken Teriyaki Mountain House · Freeze-Dried & Backpacking Meals | 111 | 5.3 | 4.8 | $27.15 | 460 | 22 | 118 |
| 100% Whey Protein Powder, Vanilla EAS · Protein Add-ins | 110 | 17.4 | 15.8 | — | 190 | 30 | 49 |
| Protein Bar, Blueberry RXBAR · Bars & Waffles | 109 | 6.5 | 6.0 | — | 200 | 12 | 52 |
| 100% Whey Protein Powder, Chocolate EAS · Protein Add-ins | 109 | 18.9 | 17.3 | — | 150 | 26 | 39 |
| 100% Whey+ Protein Powder, Chocolate EAS · Protein Add-ins | 109 | 18.9 | 17.3 | — | 150 | 26 | 39 |
| Anytime Hydration Drink Mix, Lemon & Lime Skratch Labs · Drink Mixes & Electrolytes | 109 | 0.0 | 0.0 | — | 50 | 0 | 13 |
| Hydration Drink Mix With Passion Fruit (13 g serving, FDC 776022) Skratch Labs · Drink Mixes & Electrolytes | 109 | 0.0 | 0.0 | — | 50 | 0 | 13 |
| Hydration Drink Mix With Passion Fruit (13 g serving, FDC 776034) Skratch Labs · Drink Mixes & Electrolytes | 109 | 0.0 | 0.0 | — | 50 | 0 | 13 |
| Hydration Drink Mix, Lemon & Lime Skratch Labs · Drink Mixes & Electrolytes | 109 | 0.0 | 0.0 | — | 50 | 0 | 13 |
| Clif Bar Energy Bars Variety Pack, 2.40 Oz, 18 Count Clif · Bars & Waffles | 108 | 4.6 | 4.2 | — | 260 | 11 | 68 |
| Dried Mangoes 7D · Trail Mix, Nuts & Salty Snacks | 108 | 0.0 | 0.0 | — | 160 | 0 | 42 |
| Couscous Good & Gather · Meals, Noodles & Sides | 107 | 3.8 | 3.5 | — | 170 | 6 | 45 |
| Parmesan Cheese, Parmesan Kraft · Cheese | 106 | 11.8 | 11.1 | — | 45 | 5 | 12 |
| Dried Green Mangoes Philippine Brand · Trail Mix, Nuts & Salty Snacks | 106 | 0.0 | 0.0 | — | 75 | 0 | 20 |
| Flavor Variety Instant Oatmeal Quaker · Breakfast & Oatmeal | 105 | 2.6 | 2.5 | — | 160 | 4 | 43 |
| Chocolate Instant Oatmeal, Chocolate Quaker · Breakfast & Oatmeal | 105 | 3.2 | 3.1 | — | 130 | 4 | 35 |
| Idahoan, Loaded Baked, Homestyle Casserole Idahoan · Meals, Noodles & Sides | 105 | 2.1 | 2.0 | — | 100 | 2 | 27 |
| Mandarin Orange Endurance Fuel, Mandarin Orange Tailwind Nutrition · Drink Mixes & Electrolytes | 105 | 0.0 | 0.0 | — | 100 | 0 | 27 |
| Pasta Marinara Good To-Go · Freeze-Dried & Backpacking Meals | 105 | 3.4 | 3.2 | $29.70 | 370 | 12 | 100 |
| Creamy Garlic Pasta Side Dish, Garlic Knorr · Meals, Noodles & Sides | 105 | 3.5 | 3.3 | — | 240 | 8 | 65 |
| Clif, Energy Bar, Peanut Toffee Buzz Clif · Bars & Waffles | 104 | 4.2 | 4.0 | — | 250 | 10 | 68 |
| Fruit & Cream Instant Oatmeal Quaker · Breakfast & Oatmeal | 104 | 2.8 | 2.7 | — | 110 | 3 | 30 |
| Golden Couscous Bob's Red Mill · Meals, Noodles & Sides | 104 | 4.3 | 4.1 | — | 220 | 9 | 60 |
| Whey + Casein Protein Powder Abbott · Protein Add-ins | 103 | 17.2 | 16.7 | — | 120 | 20 | 33 |
| Mashed Potatoes, Mashed Great Value · Meals, Noodles & Sides | 103 | 2.6 | 2.5 | — | 80 | 2 | 22 |
| Hydration Drink Mix With Oranges, Oranges Skratch Labs · Drink Mixes & Electrolytes | 103 | 0.0 | 0.0 | — | 80 | 0 | 22 |
| Beef Jerky Krave · Jerky & Shelf-Stable Meat | 101 | 9.1 | 9.0 | — | 100 | 9 | 28 |
| Idahoan, Au Gratin Homestyle Casserole Idahoan · Meals, Noodles & Sides | 101 | 2.0 | 2.0 | — | 100 | 2 | 28 |
| Idahoan, Homestyle Casserole, Scalloped Idahoan · Meals, Noodles & Sides | 101 | 2.0 | 2.0 | — | 100 | 2 | 28 |
| Idahoan, Homestyle Casserole, Jalapeno Cheddar Idahoan · Meals, Noodles & Sides | 101 | 2.0 | 2.0 | — | 100 | 2 | 28 |
| Summer Sausage (56 g serving, FDC 449068) Bridgford · Jerky & Shelf-Stable Meat | 101 | 5.1 | 5.0 | — | 200 | 10 | 56 |
| Original Instant Oatmeal Quaker · Breakfast & Oatmeal | 101 | 4.0 | 4.0 | — | 100 | 4 | 28 |
| 100% Whey Protein Powder, Chocolate Bio Chem · Protein Add-ins | 101 | 22.4 | 22.2 | — | 90 | 20 | 25.3 |
| Couscous 365 by Whole Foods Market · Meals, Noodles & Sides | 101 | 3.2 | 3.2 | — | 220 | 7 | 62 |
| Kellogg's Pop-Tarts Blueberry Pop-Tarts · Candy & Sweets | 100 | 1.2 | 1.2 | — | 170 | 2.1 | 48 |
| EPIC Beef Apple + Uncured Bacon Bar EPIC Provisions · Jerky & Shelf-Stable Meat | 100 | 6.1 | 6.2 | — | 130 | 8 | 37 |
| Protein Bar Pure Protein · Bars & Waffles | 99 | 9.4 | 9.5 | — | 210 | 20 | 60 |
| Protein Bar Orgain · Bars & Waffles | 99 | 7.1 | 7.1 | — | 140 | 10 | 40 |
| Idahoan, Signature Mashed Potatoes, Russets Idahoan · Meals, Noodles & Sides | 99 | 2.5 | 2.5 | — | 80 | 2 | 23 |
| Summer Sausage (56 g serving, FDC 2286572) Bridgford · Jerky & Shelf-Stable Meat | 96 | 4.0 | 4.2 | — | 190 | 8 | 56 |
| Original Couscous, Original Near East · Meals, Noodles & Sides | 96 | 3.5 | 3.7 | — | 190 | 7 | 56 |
| Lift Protein Bar Atkins · Bars & Waffles | 94 | 9.9 | 10.5 | — | 200 | 21 | 60 |
| Ramen Noodle Soup Nissin · Meals, Noodles & Sides | 94 | 2.1 | 2.2 | — | 180 | 4 | 54 |
| Skratch Labs, Exercise Hydration Mix Skratch Labs · Drink Mixes & Electrolytes | 94 | 0.0 | 0.0 | — | 40 | 0 | 12 |
| Dried Mangoes Philippine Brand · Trail Mix, Nuts & Salty Snacks | 94 | 0.7 | 0.7 | — | 140 | 1 | 42 |
| Babybel, Semisoft Cheese, Original Babybel · Cheese | 94 | 6.7 | 7.1 | — | 70 | 5 | 21 |
| The Laughing Cow, Mini Babybel, Semisoft Cheddar Cheeses The Laughing Cow · Cheese | 94 | 6.7 | 7.1 | — | 70 | 5 | 21 |
| Beef Jerky Field Trip · Jerky & Shelf-Stable Meat | 91 | 11.1 | 12.2 | — | 90 | 11 | 28 |
| Calabrese Salami Hormel · Jerky & Shelf-Stable Meat | 91 | 7.1 | 7.8 | — | 90 | 7 | 28 |
| Summer Sausage (56 g serving, FDC 2622054) Hillshire Farm · Jerky & Shelf-Stable Meat | 91 | 4.6 | 5.0 | — | 180 | 9 | 56 |
| Summer Sausage (56 g serving, FDC 2622056) Hillshire Farm · Jerky & Shelf-Stable Meat | 91 | 5.1 | 5.6 | — | 180 | 10 | 56 |
| Summer Sausage Johnsonville · Jerky & Shelf-Stable Meat | 91 | 5.1 | 5.6 | — | 180 | 10 | 56 |
| Flour Tortillas Ole Mexican Foods · Tortillas | 89 | 1.8 | 2.0 | — | 100 | 2 | 32 |
| Protein Bar Met-Rx · Bars & Waffles | 87 | 8.7 | 10.0 | — | 200 | 20 | 65 |
| Prime Protein Bar Met-Rx · Bars & Waffles | 87 | 8.7 | 10.0 | — | 200 | 20 | 65 |
| Flour Tortillas Best Choice · Tortillas | 86 | 1.7 | 2.0 | — | 100 | 2 | 33 |
| Flour Tortillas, Flour Guerrero · Tortillas | 85 | 2.4 | 2.9 | — | 210 | 6 | 70 |
| Flour Tortillas La Banderita · Tortillas | 85 | 2.4 | 2.8 | — | 180 | 5 | 60 |
| EPIC Jalapeno Beef Bar EPIC Provisions · Jerky & Shelf-Stable Meat | 84 | 6.9 | 8.2 | — | 110 | 9 | 37 |
| EPIC Beef Barbacoa-Inspired Bar EPIC Provisions · Jerky & Shelf-Stable Meat | 84 | 8.4 | 10.0 | — | 110 | 11 | 37 |
| Flour Tortillas Guerrero · Tortillas | 83 | 2.1 | 2.5 | — | 120 | 3 | 41 |
| Flour Tortillas Psst · Tortillas | 82 | 2.5 | 3.1 | — | 130 | 4 | 45 |
| Flour Tortillas Mas Y Mas · Tortillas | 82 | 2.5 | 3.1 | — | 130 | 4 | 45 |
| Beef Jerky (28 g serving, FDC 2023754) Tillamook Country Smoker · Jerky & Shelf-Stable Meat | 81 | 10.1 | 12.5 | — | 80 | 10 | 28 |
| Beef Jerky Country Archer · Jerky & Shelf-Stable Meat | 81 | 10.1 | 12.5 | — | 80 | 10 | 28 |
| Beef Jerky Moab · Jerky & Shelf-Stable Meat | 81 | 7.1 | 8.8 | — | 80 | 7 | 28 |
| Beef Jerky Jack Link's · Jerky & Shelf-Stable Meat | 81 | 12.1 | 15.0 | — | 80 | 12 | 28 |
| Beef Jerky Cattleman's Cut · Jerky & Shelf-Stable Meat | 81 | 10.1 | 12.5 | — | 80 | 10 | 28 |
| Beef Jerky (28 g serving, FDC 2129115) Tillamook Country Smoker · Jerky & Shelf-Stable Meat | 81 | 10.1 | 12.5 | — | 80 | 10 | 28 |
| Guava Electrolyte Drink Mix, Guava Liquid I.V. · Drink Mixes & Electrolytes | 80 | 0.0 | 0.0 | — | 45 | 0 | 16 |
| Strawberry Electrolyte Drink Mix, Strawberry Liquid I.V. · Drink Mixes & Electrolytes | 80 | 0.0 | 0.0 | — | 45 | 0 | 16 |
| Watermelon Electrolyte Drink Mix, Watermelon Liquid I.V. · Drink Mixes & Electrolytes | 80 | 0.0 | 0.0 | — | 45 | 0 | 16 |
| Acai Berry Electrolyte Drink Mix, Acai Berry Liquid I.V. · Drink Mixes & Electrolytes | 80 | 0.0 | 0.0 | — | 45 | 0 | 16 |
| EPIC Chicken Sriracha Bar EPIC Provisions · Jerky & Shelf-Stable Meat | 77 | 8.4 | 11.0 | — | 100 | 11 | 37 |
| EPIC Chicken Sriracha Bars 12 Count EPIC Provisions · Jerky & Shelf-Stable Meat | 77 | 8.4 | 11.0 | — | 100 | 11 | 37 |
| Knorr Pasta Sides Cheddar Broccoli Fusilli 4.3 Oz, Broccoli; Cheddar Knorr · Meals, Noodles & Sides | 73 | 2.3 | 3.2 | — | 220 | 7 | 85 |
| Beef Jerky Pacific Gold · Jerky & Shelf-Stable Meat | 71 | 11.1 | 15.7 | — | 70 | 11 | 28 |
| Beef Jerky Bass Pro Shops · Jerky & Shelf-Stable Meat | 71 | 10.1 | 14.3 | — | 70 | 10 | 28 |
| Babybel Plant- Based Vegan Cheese Alternative - 4.23oz / 6ct Babybel · Cheese | 71 | 0.0 | 0.0 | — | 50 | 0 | 20 |
| Flour Tortillas Verole · Tortillas | 70 | 2.6 | 3.7 | — | 81 | 3 | 33 |
| EPIC BBQ Seasoned Chicken Bar EPIC Provisions · Jerky & Shelf-Stable Meat | 69 | 8.4 | 12.2 | — | 90 | 11 | 37 |
| Swanson Garlic and Herbs White Chunk Fully Cooked Chicken, 2.6 OZ Pouch Swanson · Protein Add-ins | 31 | 4.2 | 13.8 | — | 80 | 11 | 73.7 |
| Swanson Original White Chunk Fully Cooked Chicken, 2.6 OZ Pouch Swanson · Protein Add-ins | 27 | 4.6 | 17.1 | — | 70 | 12 | 73.7 |
Why fat wins
Fat has about 9 kcal per gram, while protein and carbs have about 4. That's why nut butters, nuts, chips and candy top this list. Pure oils are the densest food of all, but they're not in v1 of the index.
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