Best foods for weight loss
Foods that make a calorie deficit feel less like a deficit. High satiety per calorie is the operative metric.
Deficits fail because of hunger, not willpower. These foods address hunger directly through protein, fiber, and volume.
18 top picks
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1. Chicken breast
287 kcal · 53.9g P · 1 medium breast
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2. Turkey breast
153 kcal · 33.9g P · 4 oz
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3. Cod
119 kcal · 26g P · 4 oz fillet
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4. Eggs (large)
78 kcal · 6.5g P · 1 large egg
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5. Greek yogurt (plain, nonfat)
145 kcal · 24.5g P · 1 cup
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6. Cottage cheese (low-fat)
183 kcal · 24.9g P · 1 cup
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7. Oatmeal (cooked)
166 kcal · 5.8g P · 1 cup cooked
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8. Apple
95 kcal · 0.5g P · 1 medium
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9. Pear
101 kcal · 0.7g P · 1 medium
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10. Blueberries
84 kcal · 1g P · 1 cup
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11. Broccoli
32 kcal · 2.2g P · 1 cup chopped
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12. Spinach
7 kcal · 0.9g P · 1 cup raw
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13. Cauliflower
27 kcal · 2g P · 1 cup chopped
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14. Cucumber
19 kcal · 0.8g P · 1 cup sliced
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15. Tomato
22 kcal · 1.1g P · 1 medium
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16. Zucchini
33 kcal · 2.4g P · 1 medium
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17. Lentils (cooked)
230 kcal · 17.8g P · 1 cup cooked
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18. Chickpeas (cooked)
269 kcal · 14.8g P · 1 cup cooked
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