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How Many Calories Do You Eat At A Potluck?

How many calories are you eating at cookouts?

I live in Florida, so I’m pretty much always ready for a cookout. Even if you live somewhere with a colder climate, there’s nothing quite as enticing as a barbecue.

How unhealthy are summer potlucks, though? Let’s look at what 200 calories actually looks like for some cookout favorites.

I’m a total burger lover, so I’m a little bit bummed that I can only eat half of a cheeseburger for 200 calories. The good news is that your recommended daily caloric intake is 2,000 calories, so you can probably get away with a whole cheeseburger.

Here’s something seriously depressing: You can only eat half a slice of pie for 200 calories. WHO EATS HALF A SLICE OF PIE? I normally limit myself to two or three slices, but it looks like I may need to cut back.

There is good news: Fruit is ridiculously good for you compared to the other options on this infographic, so chow down on some berries and pineapple if you have the option.

Want to learn more about making healthy choices? Look at our infographic on bad eating habits –– and how to break them.