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Best Calorie Dense Foods

Over 300 cal/serving

Why this matters: Hard gainers need calorie-dense foods to hit a surplus without endless eating.

#1
Costco Pizza 1 slice (260g) · 760 cal · 32g P · 84g C · 33g F
760cal
#2
Grilled Cheese Sandwich 1 sandwich (130g) · 410 cal · 16g P · 33g C · 24g F
410cal
#3
French Fries Medium order (117g) · 365 cal · 4g P · 41g C · 17g F
365cal
#4
Mac and Cheese 1 cup (200g) · 350 cal · 12g P · 47g C · 12g F
350cal

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