# You Won't Believe This Food Comparison \(Caloric Density\)

Published: 2014-06-05T17:05:30.090461-04:00
Canonical URL: https://www.getmealplans.com/blog/2014/06/05/you-wont-believe-food-comparison-caloric-density/

I love this comparison from our friends at the T. Colin Campbell for Nutrition Studies! And it's a perfect example of caloric density -- the principle on which I base the [meal plans](https://www.getmealplans.com/) off of.

![http://photos.happyherbivore.com/2014/06/caloric-density.png](http://photos.happyherbivore.com/2014/06/caloric-density.png)

Can you believe one meal at McDonald's contains the same amount of calories as 3 tbsp of hummus, 1/2 cup beans, 2 cups of blueberries, 3 cups of salad, 1 cup of tomatoes, 2 bananas, 2 apples, and 1 cup artichoke hearts!?

Not only do you get to eat more by choosing all the plant-based options, you'll also feel more satisfied. You'll be hungry in just a couple of hours after eating that fast food calorie bomb!

I know which one I want. What about you?

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