Goal-Based Food Ranking
Foods high in calories, vegetarian
This guide presents common foods ranked by calories from highest concentration to lowest concentration for vegetarian eating patterns, excluding meat and seafood selections. The selections highlight qualifying whole foods evaluated on verified nutrient values per serving weight. Each food in this reference collection comes from primary dietary databases to support balanced meal planning. Readers can compare these everyday items to meet personal nutritional targets while maintaining a varied diet. The entries focus on familiar grocery staples suitable for home preparation across diverse cooking styles. Review the table below to explore detailed nutritional amounts and incorporate these nutrient sources into your routine.
Ranking Rule
Ranked by calories per 100 g, from highest concentration to lowest concentration, for vegetarian eating patterns (excluding meat and seafood), selecting the top 10 qualifying foods.
| Rank | Food | Value (per 100 g) | Per serving |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Butter, Clarified butter (ghee) | 900 kcal | N/A |
| 2 | Oil, avocado | 884 kcal | 123.8 kcal (1 tbsp) |
| 3 | Oil, canola | 884 kcal | 123.8 kcal (1 tbsp) |
| 4 | Oil, corn and canola | 884 kcal | 123.8 kcal (1 tbsp) |
| 5 | Oil, corn, peanut, and olive | 884 kcal | 123.8 kcal (1 tablespoon) |
| 6 | Oil, flaxseed, cold pressed | 884 kcal | 120.2 kcal (1 tbsp) |
| 7 | Oil, industrial, mid-oleic, sunflower | 884 kcal | 120.2 kcal (1 tablespoon) |
| 8 | Oil, olive, salad or cooking | 884 kcal | 119.3 kcal (1 tablespoon) |
| 9 | Oil, peanut, salad or cooking | 884 kcal | 119.3 kcal (1 tbsp) |
| 10 | Oil, sesame, salad or cooking | 884 kcal | 120.2 kcal (1 tablespoon) |
Related Nutrient Guide
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