What are some foods that are high in protein or calories?

Your caregiver or dietitian will tell you how much protein and calories you need each day. The amount that you need will depend on the type of health condition you have.

• Breads and cereals:
  
  
  • Hot cereals (such as oatmeal or cream of wheat) prepared with milk, added fat (such as butter or margarine), and sugar.
    
  • Potatoes prepared with added fat such as butter, margarine and whole milk.
    
  • Granola and other cereals with dried fruit.
    
  • Croissants, buttermilk biscuits, muffins, or quick breads (banana bread or zucchini bread).
• Vegetables:
  
  
  • Vegetables prepared with added fat (margarine, butter, cream cheese, and cheese).
    
  • Fried vegetables.
• Fruits:
  
  
  • Canned fruit in heavy syrup.
    
  • Dried fruit.
• Meat and high-protein foods:
  
  
  • Fried meats.
    
  • Meats covered in cream sauces or gravy.
    
  • Milk with dry milk powder added.
    
  • Soups.
    
  • Sauces.
    
  • Casseroles.
• Milk and milk products:
  
  
  • Whole milk and milk products (yogurt, ice cream, cheese).
    
  • Whipping cream or heavy cream.
    
  • Half-and-half.
• Soups:
  
  
  • Creamed and meat soups.
    
• Beverages:
  
  
  • Whole milk with added breakfast drink mix or other nutritional supplements.
    
  • Fruit nectars and oral nutrition supplements.
    
  • Eggnog and milkshakes.
• Fats:
  
  
  • All oils, butter, margarine, mayonnaise, and salad dressings.
    
  • Bacon.
    
  • Avocado.
    
  • Cream cheese and sour cream.