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The top 60
low-calorie foods.

High-volume eating is the fastest path to satiety on a calorie deficit. The foods below all clock under 50 calories per 100g — most are vegetables and lean proteins, with a handful of low-density fruits and beverages. They let you fill a plate without spending much of your daily calorie target. Use them as the foundation of a cut: stack two or three together, add a moderate protein, and you've built a meal that satisfies without breaking your numbers. Click any item for its full macro profile and serving-size reference.

60 foodsRanked by caloriesUSDA-based macros
The list

Ranked, with macros included.

Rank
Food
Calories
Calories
P · C · F
01
Black Tea
Beverages
1 kcal
1 kcal
0g · 0.3g · 0g
02
Green Tea
Beverages
1 kcal
1 kcal
0g · 0g · 0g
03
Herbal Tea
Beverages
1 kcal
1 kcal
0g · 0.2g · 0g
04
Oolong Tea
Beverages
1 kcal
1 kcal
0g · 0.2g · 0g
05
Black Coffee
Beverages
2 kcal
2 kcal
0.3g · 0g · 0g
06
Americano
Beverages
5 kcal
5 kcal
0.3g · 0.5g · 0.1g
07
Cold Brew
Beverages
5 kcal
5 kcal
0.5g · 0.5g · 0.1g
08
Matcha
Beverages
5 kcal
5 kcal
0.5g · 1g · 0.1g
09
Espresso
Beverages
9 kcal
9 kcal
0.5g · 1.7g · 0.2g
10
Watercress
Vegetables
11 kcal
11 kcal
2.3g · 1.3g · 0.1g
11
Watercress Cruciferous
Vegetables
11 kcal
11 kcal
2.3g · 1.3g · 0.1g
12
Hot Sauce
Condiments
11 kcal
11 kcal
0.5g · 1.8g · 0.3g
13
Napa Cabbage
Vegetables
12 kcal
12 kcal
1.1g · 2.2g · 0.2g
14
Dill Pickle
Condiments
12 kcal
12 kcal
0.5g · 2.5g · 0.2g
15
Butter Lettuce
Vegetables
13 kcal
13 kcal
1.4g · 2.2g · 0.2g
16
Bok Choy
Vegetables
13 kcal
13 kcal
1.5g · 2.2g · 0.2g
17
Bibb Lettuce
Vegetables
13 kcal
13 kcal
1.4g · 2.2g · 0.2g
18
Tatsoi
Vegetables
13 kcal
13 kcal
1.5g · 2.2g · 0.2g
19
Choy Sum
Vegetables
13 kcal
13 kcal
1.5g · 2.2g · 0.2g
20
Iceberg Lettuce
Vegetables
14 kcal
14 kcal
0.9g · 3g · 0.1g
21
Kombucha
Beverages
14 kcal
14 kcal
0g · 4g · 0g
22
Kimchi
Vegetables
15 kcal
15 kcal
1.1g · 2.4g · 0.5g
23
Cucumber
Vegetables
16 kcal
16 kcal
0.7g · 3.6g · 0.1g
24
Radish
Vegetables
16 kcal
16 kcal
0.7g · 3.4g · 0.1g
25
Summer Squash
Vegetables
16 kcal
16 kcal
1.2g · 3.4g · 0.2g
26
Celery
Vegetables
16 kcal
16 kcal
0.7g · 3g · 0.2g
27
Nopales (Cactus)
Vegetables
16 kcal
16 kcal
1.3g · 3.3g · 0.1g
28
Zucchini
Vegetables
17 kcal
17 kcal
1.2g · 3.1g · 0.3g
29
Almond Milk (unsweetened)
Dairy
17 kcal
17 kcal
0.6g · 0.6g · 1.5g
30
Romaine Lettuce
Vegetables
17 kcal
17 kcal
1.2g · 3.3g · 0.3g
31
Endive
Vegetables
17 kcal
17 kcal
1.3g · 3.4g · 0.2g
32
Macchiato
Beverages
17 kcal
17 kcal
0.9g · 1.5g · 0.7g
33
Tomato Juice
Beverages
17 kcal
17 kcal
0.8g · 4g · 0.1g
34
Frisée
Vegetables
17 kcal
17 kcal
1.3g · 3.4g · 0.2g
35
Tomato
Vegetables
18 kcal
18 kcal
0.9g · 3.9g · 0.2g
36
Spring Mix
Vegetables
18 kcal
18 kcal
1.5g · 3.4g · 0.2g
37
Daikon
Vegetables
18 kcal
18 kcal
0.6g · 4.1g · 0.1g
38
Cherry Tomato
Vegetables
18 kcal
18 kcal
0.9g · 3.9g · 0.2g
39
Roma Tomato
Vegetables
18 kcal
18 kcal
0.9g · 3.9g · 0.2g
40
Heirloom Tomato
Vegetables
18 kcal
18 kcal
0.9g · 3.9g · 0.2g
41
Vinegar
Condiments
18 kcal
18 kcal
0g · 0.6g · 0g
42
Coconut Milk Beverage
Dairy
19 kcal
19 kcal
0.4g · 0.6g · 1.9g
43
Swiss Chard
Vegetables
19 kcal
19 kcal
1.8g · 3.7g · 0.2g
44
Escarole
Vegetables
19 kcal
19 kcal
1.4g · 3.5g · 0.2g
45
Yellow Squash
Vegetables
19 kcal
19 kcal
1g · 4.4g · 0.2g
46
Coconut Water
Beverages
19 kcal
19 kcal
0.7g · 3.7g · 0.2g
47
Sauerkraut
Vegetables
19 kcal
19 kcal
0.9g · 4.3g · 0.1g
48
Asparagus
Vegetables
20 kcal
20 kcal
2.2g · 3.9g · 0.1g
49
Poblano Pepper
Vegetables
20 kcal
20 kcal
1g · 4g · 0.1g
50
Green Bell Pepper
Vegetables
20 kcal
20 kcal
0.9g · 4.6g · 0.2g
51
Vegetable Juice
Beverages
21 kcal
21 kcal
0.7g · 4.5g · 0.1g
52
Vitamin Water
Beverages
21 kcal
21 kcal
0g · 5g · 0g
53
Mâche
Vegetables
21 kcal
21 kcal
2g · 3.6g · 0.4g
54
Mushrooms
Vegetables
22 kcal
22 kcal
3.1g · 3.3g · 0.3g
55
Portobello Mushroom
Vegetables
22 kcal
22 kcal
2.1g · 3.9g · 0.4g
56
Cremini Mushroom
Vegetables
22 kcal
22 kcal
2.5g · 4.3g · 0.1g
57
Powerade
Beverages
22 kcal
22 kcal
0g · 6g · 0g
58
Apple Cider Vinegar
Condiments
22 kcal
22 kcal
0g · 0.9g · 0g
59
Mizuna
Vegetables
22 kcal
22 kcal
2.2g · 3.7g · 0.4g
60
Chinese Broccoli
Vegetables
22 kcal
22 kcal
1.2g · 4g · 0.4g
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