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What 200 calories of food looks like

Do you know what 200 calories of food actually looks like? New app Calorific has created images showing everything from healthy food like a banana or an egg to treats like biscuits and apple pie, so you may finally be able to recognise how many calories are in food.
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Banana

Yellow, Food, Fruit, Natural foods, Produce, Whole food, Banana family, Vegan nutrition, Dishware, Local food,
Bananas are quite high in sugar but you can have two and a half before reaching 200 calories.

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2

Blueberry Muffin

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We all know blueberry muffins aren't very good for you. Definitely a treat not breakfast.

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3

Mayonnaise

Dishware, Ingredient, Cuisine, Teal, Kitchen utensil, Turquoise, Aqua, Dish, Plate, Serveware,
Mayonnaise addict? Think before you dip.

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4

Avocado

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Filled with anti-oxidants and 'good fat', half an avocado is around 200 calories.

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Battenburg Cake

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It has cake, jam and marzipan so it's not surprising that Battenburg servings come quite small.

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Egg

Serveware, Ingredient, Egg, Egg, Orange, Egg cup, Dishware, Teal, Turquoise, Aqua,
Jam packed with protein, eggs aren't too calorific and make a great post-gym meal.

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7

Custard Tart

Dishware, Cuisine, Food, Ingredient, Serveware, Dessert, Plate, Tableware, Sweetness, Baked goods,
200 calories worth of custard tart is a bit of a sad sight.

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8

Digestive Biscuits

Finger food, Biscuit, Food, Cookies and crackers, Baked goods, Dessert, Cookie, Ingredient, Cuisine, Snack,
Ditch the chocolate and you can have three digestive biscuits for 200 calories.

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9

Cheddar Cheese

Ingredient, Dishware, Teal, Turquoise, Aqua, Cheese, Rectangle, Cuisine, Dairy, Uirō,
Cheese fans will know that quite a small portion stacks up to 200 calories.

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Apple Pie

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'Cut me a slither' has never felt more appropriate! 

For more info visit www.calorificapp.com or download the app for free from the appstore.

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