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How much food is 200 calories? See why some foods go further

200 calories is about 1.3 kg of cucumber, or less than two tablespoons of olive oil. That ratio is called energy density, and it explains why some meals fill you up and others don't.

Slide the calorie amount and see how much of 19 everyday foods it buys. It's an estimate-based guide, not medical advice.

Bar chart showing how much cucumber, potato, pasta, cheese and olive oil give 200 calories

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