High-Calorie Foods

High-calorie foods are usually looked down upon by the general population, especially those looking to lose weight. For those gym enthusiasts trying to pack on muscle, however, high-calorie foods aren't such a bad thing at all. Many high-calorie foods do contain large amounts of unhealthy saturated and trans fat, so it is important to understand the choices that will benefit you best.

Peanut Butter

Peanut butter is a very calorically dense food that contains close to 200 calories per 2 tablespoons. In addition to the high calories, peanut butter also has a respectable protein content of about 8 grams per 2 tablespoons. For best results, it is recommended to stick to natural peanut butter because of the added sugar found in some commercial peanut butter brands.

Raisins

One packed cup of raisins comes out to nearly 500 calories. Unfortunately, due to the sugar content, raisin intake should be limited to post-workout only. The body craves carbohydrates immediately following a workout and raisins fit this bill perfectly, with 1 cup containing 130 grams of carbohydrates.

Avocado

The average avocado contains just over 300 calories. This calorie count is backed up by a fat content of 30 grams with only 4 grams being saturated. The rest of the fat is made up of healthy monounsaturated and polyunsaturated. Additionally, avocados are easy to implement into the diet because of their ability to be used in a variety of meals.

Fast Food

Taking a look at the unhealthy side of high-calorie foods, fast food sits at the top. One Burger King double whopper with cheese comes out to 1,010 calories and 24 grams of saturated fat. Sandwiches found at other fast food restaurants contain similar counts of both calories and unhealthy fat. Although fast food will definitely help you gain weight, it probably won't be the weight you're looking to gain.

Candy

Candy comes packed with high calories and sugar content. A single Snickers bar, for example, has just under 300 calories and right at 30 grams of sugar. It may not seem like much until you consider that a large avocado has almost the same calorie count.