weighing in: what does 200 calories of christmas food look like?

weighing in: what does 200 calories of christmas food look like?
christmas fruit cake — 55g is 200 calories
all images courtesy of calorific

the holiday season brings together gift giving, family, friends and food…lots of food. this christmas day, the average person is set to consume somewhere around 6,000 calories, devouring everything from sweet beverages to full servings of dinnertime dishes and decadent deserts. but understanding calories can be tricky, and knowing how many are in your food can be even harder.

the calorific app, compatible with iphones and ipads, serves up an image of an exact 200-calorie portion of everyone’s favorite festive fare, from candy canes and gingerbread cookies to mulled wine and eggnog. earlier this year, we featured a study that showed various, everyday foods in similar portion proportions, but this holiday twist provides a little perspective into the gluttonous potential of this christmas’ good eats. 

chocolate santas — 55g is 200 calories

chocolate coins — 35g is 200 calories

after eight mints — 47g is 200 calories

gingerbread — 56g is 200 calories

candy canes — 47g is 200 calories

christmas pudding — 61g is 200 calories

roast partridge — 94g is 200 calories

mince pie — 53g is 200 calories

honey glazed carrots — 242g is 200 calories

cranberry sauce — 125g is 200 calories

brussels sprouts — 690g is 200 calories

mulled wine — 183ml is 200 calories