calorie bombs

Extremely fattening foods

Calorie bombs are foods packed with an extremely high number of calories relative to their portion size—typically rich in fat, sugar, or both.

The term carries implicit criticism, suggesting the food delivers a shocking caloric payload: That cheese-stuffed crust pizza is a total calorie bomb.

Restaurant dishes and fast food items often earn this label when nutritional information reveals unexpectedly high counts.

Related

indulgences · guilty pleasure · chocolate · cheat day · ice cream · death by chocolate · burritos · comfort food · late night snack · all you can eat · pizza · hamburgers · deep dish · obesity · brownie · binge eating · deep-fried · holiday feasts

Opposites
caloric density

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Edible ribbed stalks

leafy greens · water · calorie-free · air-popped popcorn · rice cakes

health value

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Nutrient-dense dietary choices

superfoods · clean eating · whole foods · rabbit food · salads

dietary restriction compatibility

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Family

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Top 500,000
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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G