Cheapest backpacking food

Cheap calories are not the same as light calories, but your wallet feels the difference on a long trip. This ranks every food in the index with a verified price by cost per 1,000 kcal, using the single-unit or per-serving price on the page we checked (checked 2026-10-17). The best value right now: Pop-Tarts (blueberry) ($2.06 per 1,000 kcal), Maruchan Instant Lunch Ramen (chicken) ($2.38 per 1,000 kcal), Nissin Ramen Noodle Soup ($2.44 per 1,000 kcal). Grocery staples usually beat freeze-dried pouches by a lot. Prices change, and sales, multipacks and warehouse stores can be cheaper. Treat this as a snapshot, and check the weight too: the lightest food is not always the cheapest, and the cheapest is not always light.

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175 foods · tap a column to sort · 125+ kcal/oz is light to carry

Food	kcal/oz	protein g/oz	g protein /100 kcal	$ / 1,000 kcal ↓	kcal/serv	protein/serv	serving g
Beef Jerky Jack Link's · Jerky & Shelf-Stable Meat	81	12.1	15.0	$54.13	80	12	28
Las Pollos Hermanas Stowaway Gourmet · Freeze-Dried & Backpacking Meals	103	8.5	8.3	$41.38	458	38	126
Miso Salmon Okayu Stowaway Gourmet · Freeze-Dried & Backpacking Meals	124	6.8	5.5	$41.17	436	24	100
Summit Breakfast Scramble Backpacker's Pantry · Freeze-Dried & Backpacking Meals	128	8.5	6.7	$40.70	270	18	60
Cajun Jambalaya Next Mile Meals · Freeze-Dried & Backpacking Meals	131	16.8	12.9	$40.36	420	54	91
Beef Jerky Country Archer · Jerky & Shelf-Stable Meat	81	10.1	12.5	$39.50	80	10	28
Comrade Doeganoff Stowaway Gourmet · Freeze-Dried & Backpacking Meals	128	10.4	8.2	$38.81	514	42	114
Beef Jerky Field Trip · Jerky & Shelf-Stable Meat	91	11.1	12.2	$37.00	90	11	28
Wild Boar Bacon Bean Stew Stowaway Gourmet · Freeze-Dried & Backpacking Meals	122	9.4	7.7	$36.67	544	42	126
Smoked Sockeye Salmon Chowder Heather's Choice · Freeze-Dried & Backpacking Meals	127	10.5	8.3	$36.06	470	39	105
Lamb Bourguignon Stowaway Gourmet · Freeze-Dried & Backpacking Meals	160	10.2	6.4	$35.37	564	36	100
Electrolyte Drink Mix (guava) Liquid I.V. · Drink Mixes & Electrolytes	80	0.0	0.0	$34.67	45	0	16
Electrolyte Drink Mix (strawberry) Liquid I.V. · Drink Mixes & Electrolytes	80	0.0	0.0	$34.67	45	0	16
Electrolyte Drink Mix (watermelon) Liquid I.V. · Drink Mixes & Electrolytes	80	0.0	0.0	$34.67	45	0	16
Electrolyte Drink Mix (acai berry) Liquid I.V. · Drink Mixes & Electrolytes	80	0.0	0.0	$34.67	45	0	16
Irish Pub Stew Stowaway Gourmet · Freeze-Dried & Backpacking Meals	148	9.6	6.5	$34.45	521	34	100
Rocky Mountain Scramble Backpacker's Pantry · Freeze-Dried & Backpacking Meals	140	8.3	5.9	$34.34	320	19	65
Chana Masala Stowaway Gourmet · Freeze-Dried & Backpacking Meals	133	4.7	3.5	$33.37	508	18	108
Coconut Chicken Curry Next Mile Meals · Freeze-Dried & Backpacking Meals	146	14.9	10.2	$33.24	510	52	99
Shepherd's Pie with Grass-Fed Beef Heather's Choice · Freeze-Dried & Backpacking Meals	128	9.5	7.5	$33.24	510	38	113
Buffalo Ranch Chicken Next Mile Meals · Freeze-Dried & Backpacking Meals	149	16.3	11.0	$32.60	520	57	99
Deli Roast Beef Next Mile Meals · Freeze-Dried & Backpacking Meals	143	13.8	9.6	$32.60	520	50	103
Grass-Fed Bison Chili Heather's Choice · Freeze-Dried & Backpacking Meals	130	11.0	8.5	$32.60	520	44	113
Thai Curry with Shrimp Stowaway Gourmet · Freeze-Dried & Backpacking Meals	153	9.3	6.1	$32.05	560	34	104
La Pasta Nostra Stowaway Gourmet · Freeze-Dried & Backpacking Meals	135	6.6	4.9	$31.49	570	28	120
Cereal Killer Stowaway Gourmet · Freeze-Dried & Backpacking Meals	125	5.5	4.4	$31.44	571	25	130
Steak Omelette Next Mile Meals · Freeze-Dried & Backpacking Meals	160	12.7	7.9	$31.15	480	38	85
Sausage And Eggs Stowaway Gourmet · Freeze-Dried & Backpacking Meals	194	11.0	5.7	$30.90	581	33	85
White Bean Chicken Chili Good To-Go · Freeze-Dried & Backpacking Meals	116	9.8	8.5	$30.74	390	33	95
Beef Tacos Next Mile Meals · Freeze-Dried & Backpacking Meals	160	11.7	7.3	$30.27	560	41	99
Grass-Fed Beef & Spaghetti with Marinara Sauce Heather's Choice · Freeze-Dried & Backpacking Meals	140	6.8	4.8	$30.27	560	27	113
Shepherd's Potato Stew with Beef Backpacker's Pantry · Freeze-Dried & Backpacking Meals	111	7.0	6.3	$30.21	430	27	110
Drunken Noodles Stowaway Gourmet · Freeze-Dried & Backpacking Meals	134	7.1	5.3	$30.18	661	35	140
Beef Stew Mountain House · Freeze-Dried & Backpacking Meals	129	6.2	4.8	$29.74	420	20	92
Pasta Marinara Good To-Go · Freeze-Dried & Backpacking Meals	105	3.4	3.2	$29.70	370	12	100
BBQ Chicken Bar EPIC Provisions · Jerky & Shelf-Stable Meat	69	8.4	12.2	$29.67	90	11	37
Spinach Curry with Chicken and Rice Heather's Choice · Freeze-Dried & Backpacking Meals	135	9.0	6.7	$29.54	540	36	113
Italian Beef Marinara Next Mile Meals · Freeze-Dried & Backpacking Meals	161	11.7	7.2	$29.22	580	42	102
Lone Star Chili Stowaway Gourmet · Freeze-Dried & Backpacking Meals	162	14.6	9.1	$29.12	685	62	120
Thai Curry Good To-Go · Freeze-Dried & Backpacking Meals	113	3.0	2.6	$28.92	380	10	95
Chicken & Broccoli Casserole Next Mile Meals · Freeze-Dried & Backpacking Meals	156	14.6	9.3	$28.73	590	55	107
Peanut Chicken Salad Good To-Go · Freeze-Dried & Backpacking Meals	125	8.7	6.9	$28.55	420	29	95
Beef Lasagna Mountain House · Freeze-Dried & Backpacking Meals	122	6.1	5.0	$28.39	440	22	102
Sausage Scramble Next Mile Meals · Freeze-Dried & Backpacking Meals	177	10.7	6.0	$28.21	530	32	85
Chicken Pho Good To-Go · Freeze-Dried & Backpacking Meals	116	8.1	6.9	$28.18	390	27	95
Butter Chicken Stowaway Gourmet · Freeze-Dried & Backpacking Meals	142	7.6	5.3	$28.12	674	36	135
Breakfast Skillet Peak Refuel · Freeze-Dried & Backpacking Meals	139	8.0	5.7	$27.76	540	31	110
White Chicken Pouch Swanson · Protein Add-ins	27	4.6	17.1	$27.71	70	12	73.7
Endurance Fuel (mandarin orange) Tailwind Nutrition · Drink Mixes & Electrolytes	105	0.0	0.0	$27.50	100	0	27
Chicken and Mashed Potatoes Mountain House · Freeze-Dried & Backpacking Meals	121	11.5	9.6	$27.15	460	44	108
Chicken Teriyaki Mountain House · Freeze-Dried & Backpacking Meals	111	5.3	4.8	$27.15	460	22	118
Chili Mac with Beef Mountain House · Freeze-Dried & Backpacking Meals	121	6.3	5.2	$27.15	460	24	108
Beef Bolognese Backpacker's Pantry · Freeze-Dried & Backpacking Meals	110	6.4	5.8	$27.06	480	28	124
African Peanut Stew Heather's Choice · Freeze-Dried & Backpacking Meals	120	2.5	2.1	$26.98	480	10	113
Mushroom Risotto Good To-Go · Freeze-Dried & Backpacking Meals	122	3.9	3.2	$26.80	410	13	95
Chicken Sriracha Bar EPIC Provisions · Jerky & Shelf-Stable Meat	77	8.4	11.0	$26.70	100	11	37
Chicken Sriracha Bar EPIC Provisions · Jerky & Shelf-Stable Meat	77	8.4	11.0	$26.70	100	11	37
Curry Rice Stowaway Gourmet · Freeze-Dried & Backpacking Meals	129	6.7	5.2	$26.69	635	33	140
Pasta & Spring Vegetables with Butter Sauce Backpacker's Pantry · Freeze-Dried & Backpacking Meals	110	5.2	4.7	$26.63	300	14	77
Drunken Noodles with Chicken Backpacker's Pantry · Freeze-Dried & Backpacking Meals	104	5.7	5.5	$26.51	490	27	134
Pasta Primavera Mountain House · Freeze-Dried & Backpacking Meals	115	4.2	3.6	$26.11	440	16	108
Chocolate Plant Protein Powder ZobaFuel · Protein Add-ins	90	17.2	19.1	$25.73	110	21	34.7
Bison Beer Black Bean Chili Stowaway Gourmet · Freeze-Dried & Backpacking Meals	152	9.0	5.9	$25.42	706	42	132
Penne Alla Vodka Stowaway Gourmet · Freeze-Dried & Backpacking Meals	160	5.7	3.5	$25.39	707	25	125
Kimchi Jjigae Stowaway Gourmet · Freeze-Dried & Backpacking Meals	193	5.9	3.1	$25.30	749	23	110
Fiesta Beef and Vegetable Bowl Backpacker's Pantry · Freeze-Dried & Backpacking Meals	115	6.9	6.0	$24.98	520	31	128
Pad Thai with Chicken Mountain House · Freeze-Dried & Backpacking Meals	129	5.2	4.0	$24.98	500	20	110
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
Yellow Curry with Chicken & Rice Mountain House · Freeze-Dried & Backpacking Meals	129	6.7	5.2	$24.98	500	26	110
Three Sisters Southwestern Quinoa & Beans Backpacker's Pantry · Freeze-Dried & Backpacking Meals	85	3.4	4.0	$24.98	400	16	134
Hydration Drink Mix (orange) Skratch Labs · Drink Mixes & Electrolytes	103	0.0	0.0	$24.38	80	0	22
Jalapeño Beef Bar EPIC Provisions · Jerky & Shelf-Stable Meat	84	6.9	8.2	$24.27	110	9	37
Beef Barbacoa Bar EPIC Provisions · Jerky & Shelf-Stable Meat	84	8.4	10.0	$24.27	110	11	37
Louisiana Red Beans & Rice Backpacker's Pantry · Freeze-Dried & Backpacking Meals	100	3.9	3.9	$24.21	330	13	94
Mashed Potatoes & Gravy with Beef Backpacker's Pantry · Freeze-Dried & Backpacking Meals	106	5.2	4.8	$24.21	330	16	88
Chicken Teriyaki Rice Peak Refuel · Freeze-Dried & Backpacking Meals	119	8.2	6.9	$24.12	580	40	138
White Bean, Chicken, and Green Chile Stew Backpacker's Pantry · Freeze-Dried & Backpacking Meals	113	9.6	8.5	$24.06	540	46	136
Breakfast Skillet Mountain House · Freeze-Dried & Backpacking Meals	139	7.5	5.4	$24.02	520	28	106
Pad Thai Good To-Go · Freeze-Dried & Backpacking Meals	114	4.2	3.7	$23.89	460	17	114
Spiced Creamy Oatmeal with Pear Stowaway Gourmet · Freeze-Dried & Backpacking Meals	189	3.9	2.0	$23.72	588	12	88
Three Bean Chili Mac Peak Refuel · Freeze-Dried & Backpacking Meals	127	6.3	4.9	$22.93	610	30	136
Stroganoff Sauce, Mushrooms, and Beef Backpacker's Pantry · Freeze-Dried & Backpacking Meals	117	7.0	6.0	$22.83	350	21	85
Risotto with Chicken Backpacker's Pantry · Freeze-Dried & Backpacking Meals	109	6.1	5.6	$22.79	570	32	148
Pesto Pasta with Chicken Backpacker's Pantry · Freeze-Dried & Backpacking Meals	123	8.0	6.6	$22.40	580	38	134
Beef Stroganoff with Noodles Mountain House · Freeze-Dried & Backpacking Meals	130	5.6	4.3	$22.30	560	24	122
Chicken Tikka Masala Mountain House · Freeze-Dried & Backpacking Meals	132	5.7	4.3	$22.30	560	24	120
Homestyle Chicken Noodle Casserole Mountain House · Freeze-Dried & Backpacking Meals	122	8.3	6.8	$22.30	560	38	130
Fettuccine Alfredo with Chicken Backpacker's Pantry · Freeze-Dried & Backpacking Meals	118	8.0	6.8	$22.02	590	40	142
Santa Fe Style Rice & Beans with Chicken Backpacker's Pantry · Freeze-Dried & Backpacking Meals	103	7.2	6.9	$22.02	590	41	162
Cinnamon Apple Oats Backpacker's Pantry · Freeze-Dried & Backpacking Meals	100	3.1	3.1	$21.84	320	10	91
Classic Chili Mac with Beef Mountain House · Freeze-Dried & Backpacking Meals	121	6.3	5.2	$21.72	690	36	162
Chicken Pho (cup) Good To-Go · Freeze-Dried & Backpacking Meals	114	8.0	7.0	$21.70	230	16	57
MeatEater American Buffalo Goulash Peak Refuel · Freeze-Dried & Backpacking Meals	150	9.1	6.1	$21.61	740	45	140
Buffalo-Style Chicken Mac & Cheese Mountain House · Freeze-Dried & Backpacking Meals	126	7.9	6.2	$21.53	580	36	130
Korean Inspired Beef Mountain House · Freeze-Dried & Backpacking Meals	130	4.9	3.8	$21.53	580	22	126
Kung Pao Chicken Mountain House · Freeze-Dried & Backpacking Meals	123	6.8	5.5	$21.53	580	32	134
Veggie Chorizo Breakfast Scramble Mountain House · Freeze-Dried & Backpacking Meals	147	7.1	4.8	$21.53	580	28	112
Biscuits and Gravy Mountain House · Freeze-Dried & Backpacking Meals	123	5.0	4.1	$21.28	540	22	124
Kathmandu Curry Backpacker's Pantry · Freeze-Dried & Backpacking Meals	102	4.8	4.7	$21.26	470	22	130
Chicken and Dumplings Mountain House · Freeze-Dried & Backpacking Meals	133	8.0	6.0	$20.82	600	36	128
Chicken Fried Rice Mountain House · Freeze-Dried & Backpacking Meals	129	5.6	4.3	$20.82	600	26	132
Pad Thai (cup) Good To-Go · Freeze-Dried & Backpacking Meals	119	4.0	3.3	$20.79	240	8	57
Beef Apple & Bacon Bar EPIC Provisions · Jerky & Shelf-Stable Meat	100	6.1	6.2	$20.54	130	8	37
Cuban Black Beans & Rice Good To-Go · Freeze-Dried & Backpacking Meals	124	3.5	2.8	$19.96	250	7	57
White Chicken Chili Peak Refuel · Freeze-Dried & Backpacking Meals	154	8.3	5.4	$19.72	760	41	140
Three Cheese Mac & Cheese Backpacker's Pantry · Freeze-Dried & Backpacking Meals	120	5.7	4.7	$19.59	510	24	120
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
Mushroom Risotto (cup) Good To-Go · Freeze-Dried & Backpacking Meals	129	4.0	3.1	$19.19	260	8	57
Homestyle Chicken & Rice Peak Refuel · Freeze-Dried & Backpacking Meals	144	7.8	5.4	$18.91	740	40	146
Morning Glory Oatmeal Heather's Choice · Freeze-Dried & Backpacking Meals	120	3.3	2.7	$18.65	480	13	113
Creamy Macaroni & Cheese Mountain House · Freeze-Dried & Backpacking Meals	137	5.8	4.2	$18.53	620	26	128
Beef Stroganoff Peak Refuel · Freeze-Dried & Backpacking Meals	162	8.2	5.1	$18.51	810	41	142
Swiss Muesli with Milk Heather's Choice · Freeze-Dried & Backpacking Meals	123	3.8	3.1	$18.27	490	15	113
Chicken Coconut Curry Peak Refuel · Freeze-Dried & Backpacking Meals	159	8.2	5.2	$17.64	850	44	152
Sweet Pork & Rice Peak Refuel · Freeze-Dried & Backpacking Meals	125	6.2	5.0	$17.49	800	40	182
Venison Country Casserole Peak Refuel · Freeze-Dried & Backpacking Meals	148	6.4	4.3	$17.38	920	40	176
Hatch Green Chile Mac & Cheese Backpacker's Pantry · Freeze-Dried & Backpacking Meals	124	5.7	4.6	$17.37	460	21	105
Backcountry Bison Bowl Peak Refuel · Freeze-Dried & Backpacking Meals	132	6.0	4.5	$17.19	930	42	200
Mushroom Stroganoff Backpacker's Pantry · Freeze-Dried & Backpacking Meals	109	4.0	3.7	$16.93	590	22	154
Chicken Alfredo Peak Refuel · Freeze-Dried & Backpacking Meals	168	9.7	5.8	$16.86	830	48	140
Classic Biscuits & Gravy Mountain House · Freeze-Dried & Backpacking Meals	131	4.4	3.3	$16.66	900	30	195
Cuban Coconut Rice & Black Beans Backpacker's Pantry · Freeze-Dried & Backpacking Meals	101	4.0	4.0	$16.65	600	24	168
Chicken Pesto Pasta Peak Refuel · Freeze-Dried & Backpacking Meals	161	7.5	4.7	$16.29	920	43	162
Lasagna Backpacker's Pantry · Freeze-Dried & Backpacking Meals	113	5.3	4.7	$16.11	620	29	156
Chana Masala Backpacker's Pantry · Freeze-Dried & Backpacking Meals	107	3.3	3.1	$16.11	620	19	164
Granola with Milk and Blueberries Mountain House · Freeze-Dried & Backpacking Meals	127	4.0	3.2	$15.98	500	16	112
Mountain Berry Granola Peak Refuel · Freeze-Dried & Backpacking Meals	112	2.6	2.3	$15.77	570	13	144
Pad Thai with Chicken Backpacker's Pantry · Freeze-Dried & Backpacking Meals	127	6.3	4.9	$15.28	850	42	190
Fettuccine Alfredo with Chicken Mountain House · Freeze-Dried & Backpacking Meals	149	6.2	4.1	$15.23	820	34	156
Butternut Dal Bhat Peak Refuel · Freeze-Dried & Backpacking Meals	157	4.1	2.6	$15.21	920	24	166
Strawberry Granola Peak Refuel · Freeze-Dried & Backpacking Meals	116	5.0	4.3	$15.08	530	23	130
Beef Pasta Marinara Peak Refuel · Freeze-Dried & Backpacking Meals	164	7.7	4.7	$14.41	1040	49	180
Protein Bar Orgain · Bars & Waffles	99	7.1	7.1	$14.29	140	10	40
Bison Ranch Mashers Peak Refuel · Freeze-Dried & Backpacking Meals	151	5.4	3.6	$14.28	1120	40	210
Cheesy Chicken & Broccoli Peak Refuel · Freeze-Dried & Backpacking Meals	163	7.8	4.8	$13.75	1090	52	190
Biscuits & Sausage Gravy Peak Refuel · Freeze-Dried & Backpacking Meals	162	5.0	3.1	$13.63	1100	34	192
Peanut Butter & Banana Oatmeal Backpacker's Pantry · Freeze-Dried & Backpacking Meals	134	4.0	3.0	$13.19	530	16	112
Pad Thai Backpacker's Pantry · Freeze-Dried & Backpacking Meals	122	3.9	3.2	$13.14	760	24	176
Creamy Peaches and Oats Peak Refuel · Freeze-Dried & Backpacking Meals	143	4.3	3.0	$12.86	1010	30	200
Mini Babybel Original Babybel · Cheese	94	6.7	7.1	$11.86	70	5	21
Protein Bar (blueberry) RXBAR · Bars & Waffles	109	6.5	6.0	$11.65	200	12	52
Organic Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups Justin's · Nut Butters & Spreads	156	2.8	1.8	$11.36	220	4	40
Granola with Blueberries, Almonds & Milk Backpacker's Pantry · Freeze-Dried & Backpacking Meals	152	3.9	2.6	$11.27	620	16	116
Granola with Bananas, Almonds & Milk Backpacker's Pantry · Freeze-Dried & Backpacking Meals	152	3.9	2.6	$11.27	620	16	116
Honey Waffle Honey Stinger · Bars & Waffles	142	0.9	0.7	$10.60	150	1	30
Honey Waffle Honey Stinger · Bars & Waffles	151	0.0	0.0	$9.94	160	0	30
Chocolate Waffle Honey Stinger · Bars & Waffles	151	0.9	0.6	$9.94	160	1	30
Vanilla Waffle Honey Stinger · Bars & Waffles	151	0.0	0.0	$9.94	160	0	30
Protein Bar Pure Protein · Bars & Waffles	99	9.4	9.5	$9.52	210	20	60
Protein Bar (lemon) Larabar · Bars & Waffles	139	6.3	4.5	$9.05	220	10	45
Protein Bar (cinnamon nut) Larabar · Bars & Waffles	139	6.9	5.0	$9.05	220	11	45
Honey Almond Butter Squeeze Pack Justin's · Nut Butters & Spreads	168	5.3	3.2	$8.79	190	6	32
Cinnamon Almond Butter Squeeze Pack Justin's · Nut Butters & Spreads	177	5.3	3.0	$8.35	200	6	32
Jin Ramen Ottogi · Meals, Noodles & Sides	118	2.6	2.2	$7.00	500	11	120
Fruit & Nut Bar (lemon) Larabar · Bars & Waffles	126	2.5	2.0	$6.25	200	4	45
Energy Bar (Peanut Toffee Buzz) Clif · Bars & Waffles	104	4.2	4.0	$5.84	250	10	68
Energy Bars (variety pack) Clif · Bars & Waffles	108	4.6	4.2	$5.62	260	11	68
Pasta Sides Cheddar Broccoli Fusilli Knorr · Meals, Noodles & Sides	73	2.3	3.2	$5.36	220	7	85
Classic Peanut Butter Squeeze Pack Justin's · Nut Butters & Spreads	186	6.2	3.3	$4.71	210	7	32
Buttery Homestyle Mashed Potatoes Idahoan · Meals, Noodles & Sides	111	2.0	1.8	$4.45	110	2	28
Four Cheese Mashed Potatoes Idahoan · Meals, Noodles & Sides	111	2.0	1.8	$4.45	110	2	28
Original Instant Oatmeal Quaker · Breakfast & Oatmeal	101	4.0	4.0	$4.00	100	4	28
Baby Reds Mashed Potatoes Idahoan · Meals, Noodles & Sides	117	2.0	1.7	$3.50	120	2	29
Fritos Corn Chips Fritos · Trail Mix, Nuts & Salty Snacks	162	2.0	1.3	$3.31	160	2	28
Fritos Corn Chips Fritos · Trail Mix, Nuts & Salty Snacks	162	2.0	1.3	$3.31	160	2	28
Creamy Garlic Pasta Side Knorr · Meals, Noodles & Sides	105	3.5	3.3	$3.21	240	8	65
Pringles BBQ Crisps Pringles · Trail Mix, Nuts & Salty Snacks	149	1.4	1.0	$2.90	210	2	40
Pringles BBQ Crisps Pringles · Trail Mix, Nuts & Salty Snacks	149	1.4	1.0	$2.90	210	2	40
Pringles BBQ Crisps Pringles · Trail Mix, Nuts & Salty Snacks	152	1.0	0.7	$2.87	150	1	28
Pringles BBQ Crisps Pringles · Trail Mix, Nuts & Salty Snacks	152	1.0	0.7	$2.87	150	1	28
Ramen Noodle Soup Nissin · Meals, Noodles & Sides	94	2.1	2.2	$2.44	180	4	54
Instant Lunch Ramen (chicken) Maruchan · Meals, Noodles & Sides	128	3.1	2.4	$2.38	290	7	64
Pop-Tarts (blueberry) Pop-Tarts · Candy & Sweets	100	1.2	1.2	$2.06	170	2.1	48

175 foods. Every number comes from published Nutrition Facts. We don't do taste tests or paid placements. See the methodology for sources and formulas, or build a full menu with the planner.

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