Best fueling foods for runners

1. Banana

105 kcal · 1.3g P · 1 medium

2. Oatmeal (cooked)

166 kcal · 5.8g P · 1 cup cooked

3. Sweet potato

112 kcal · 2.1g P · 1 medium baked

4. White rice (cooked)

205 kcal · 4.3g P · 1 cup cooked

5. Pasta (cooked)

221 kcal · 8.1g P · 1 cup cooked

6. Dates (Medjool)

66 kcal · 0.4g P · 1 date

7. Sports drink (Gatorade)

94 kcal · 0g P · 12 oz bottle

8. Salmon

235 kcal · 24.9g P · 4 oz fillet

9. Chicken breast

287 kcal · 53.9g P · 1 medium breast

10. Eggs (large)

78 kcal · 6.5g P · 1 large egg

11. Greek yogurt (plain, nonfat)

145 kcal · 24.5g P · 1 cup

12. Whey protein (1 scoop)

114 kcal · 24g P · 1 scoop (~30g)

13. Spinach

7 kcal · 0.9g P · 1 cup raw

14. Almonds (raw)

162 kcal · 5.9g P · 1 oz (~23 nuts)