Jan 02, 2025

Aarushi Bhadury

10 High-Calorie Foods to Watch Out For At Gatherings

​Alcoholic beverages​

Many alcoholic drinks, especially mixed cocktails with sugary mixers, are high in calories. Even beer and wine contribute calories without offering significant nutritional benefits.


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​Cheese balls and cheese plates​

While cheese provides calcium and protein, it's also high in fat and calories. Cheese balls, often coated in nuts or other additions, are particularly calorie-dense.

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​Chips and crackers​

These crunchy snacks are often high in sodium, unhealthy fats, and refined carbohydrates. They are easy to overeat, especially when paired with calorie-dense dips.

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​Creamy dips​

These dips are typically made with high-fat bases like mayonnaise, sour cream, or cream cheese, contributing a substantial number of calories per serving, especially when paired with chips.

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​Fried appetizers​

These tempting bites are often deep-fried, soaking up oil and significantly increasing their calorie and fat content. The breading also adds extra carbohydrates and calories.

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​Gravy​

Gravy, often made with butter, flour, and meat drippings, is a high-calorie condiment that adds significant calories and fat to otherwise leaner dishes.

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​Miniature desserts​

These small treats can add up quickly. Their rich ingredients like butter, sugar, and chocolate contribute to a high calorie count despite their size.

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​Potato skins​

A plain baked potato is relatively healthy, but loading it with cheese, bacon, sour cream, and other toppings transforms it into a high-calorie dish.

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​Stuffed mushrooms​

While mushrooms themselves are low in calories, the stuffing often includes high-calorie ingredients like cheese, breadcrumbs, sausage, or cream cheese, increasing the overall calorie content.

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​Sugary drinks​

These beverages are loaded with added sugars, providing empty calories without any nutritional value. They can quickly contribute to excess calorie intake and weight gain.


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