This category includes common home-cooked dinners like lasagna, popular convenience meals like macaroni and cheese, and restaurant dishes like Peking duck and spring rolls. Dishes and meals are composed of several foods that are cooked together, and thus the total nutritional value can vary quite a lot. To make a meal, foods are combined in a way such that there’s a mix of carbohydrates, fats, and protein are combined to help meet the needs of a balanced diet, and because these prepared dishes are made from more than one ingredient, they are often calorie dense. One serving of this side dish contains a significant amount of total daily calories, as the calorie chart on this page indicates. When preparing dishes and meals from scratch, it can be complicated to review the nutrition facts of each individual ingredient; however, a programmed calorie counter (e.g., YAZIO) or recipe analyzer can add up the calories per serving and offer a nutritional breakdown. These tools can make it easier to begin planning and making healthy meals at home rather than relying on packaged foods.
| Food | Serving | Serving | Serving | Calories | Kilojoule |
| Baby Back Ribs | 100g | 1 serving (139 g) | 1 oz. (28 g) | 259 cal | 1088 kJ |
| Bacon and Eggs | 100g | 1 serving (214 g) | 1 oz. (28 g) | 252 cal | 1058 kJ |
| Baked Beans | 100g | 1 cup (260 g) | 1 oz. (28 g) | 94 cal | 395 kJ |
| Baked Chicken | 100g | 1 breast (172 g) | 1 oz. (28 g) | 164 cal | 689 kJ |
| BBQ Ribs | 100g | 1 rib (141 g) | 1 oz. (28 g) | 255 cal | 1071 kJ |
| Beef Stew | 100g | 1 cup (196 g) | 1 oz. (28 g) | 95 cal | 399 kJ |
| Biryani | 100g | 1 cup (275 g) | 1 oz. (28 g) | 176 cal | 739 kJ |
| Black Pudding | 100g | 1 pudding (40 g) | 1 oz. (28 g) | 253 cal | 1063 kJ |
| Black Rice | 100g | 1/2 cup (100 g) | 1 oz. (28 g) | 323 cal | 1357 kJ |
| BLT | 100g | 1 item (240 g) | 1 oz. (28 g) | 247 cal | 1037 kJ |
| Brown Rice | 100g | 1 cup (185 g) | 1 oz. (28 g) | 362 cal | 1520 kJ |
| Burrito | 100g | 1 burrito (200 g) | 1 oz. (28 g) | 163 cal | 685 kJ |
| Butter Chicken | 100g | 1 tray (350 g) | 1 oz. (28 g) | 140 cal | 588 kJ |
| California Roll | 100g | 1 roll (35 g) | 1 oz. (28 g) | 93 cal | 391 kJ |
| Chicken Caesar Salad | 100g | 1 salad (309 g) | 1 oz. (28 g) | 127 cal | 533 kJ |
| Chicken Fried Steak | 100g | 1 steak (280 g) | 1 oz. (28 g) | 151 cal | 634 kJ |
| Chicken Marsala | 100g | 1 serving (2301 g) | 1 oz. (28 g) | 96 cal | 403 kJ |
| Chicken Parmesan | 100g | 1 piece (227 g) | 1 oz. (28 g) | 110 cal | 462 kJ |
| Chicken Pot Pie | 100g | 1 pie (302 g) | 1 oz. (28 g) | 223 cal | 937 kJ |
| Chicken Tikka Masala | 100g | 1 serving (241 g) | 1 oz. (28 g) | 81 cal | 340 kJ |
| Chili con Carne | 100g | 1 cup (253 g) | 1 oz. (28 g) | 105 cal | 441 kJ |
| Chimichanga | 100g | 1 item (180 g) | 1 oz. (28 g) | 232 cal | 974 kJ |
| Cobb Salad | 100g | 1 serving (536 g) | 1 oz. (28 g) | 118 cal | 496 kJ |
| Collard Greens | 100g | 1 cup (45 g) | 1 oz. (28 g) | 28 cal | 118 kJ |
| Corn Dog | 100g | 1 item (175 g) | 1 oz. (28 g) | 250 cal | 1050 kJ |
| Corned Beef Hash | 100g | 1 can (213 g) | 1 oz. (28 g) | 164 cal | 689 kJ |
| Cottage Pie | 100g | 1 pie (376 g) | 1 oz. (28 g) | 139 cal | 584 kJ |
| Dal | 100g | 1/2 cup (92 g) | 1 oz. (28 g) | 330 cal | 1386 kJ |
| Deviled Eggs | 100g | 1/2 egg (31 g) | 1 oz. (28 g) | 201 cal | 844 kJ |
| Dim Sum | 100g | 1 piece (19 g) | 1 oz. (28 g) | 193 cal | 811 kJ |
| Dosa | 100g | 1 serving (435 g) | 1 oz. (28 g) | 66 cal | 277 kJ |
| Enchiladas | 100g | 1 enchilada (192 g) | 1 oz. (28 g) | 168 cal | 706 kJ |
| Fajita | 100g | 1 serving (248 g) | 1 oz. (28 g) | 117 cal | 491 kJ |
| Fish and Chips | 100g | 1 serving (300 g) | 1 oz. (28 g) | 195 cal | 819 kJ |
| Fried Rice | 100g | 1 serving (356 g) | 1 oz. (28 g) | 186 cal | 781 kJ |
| Fried Shrimp | 100g | 1 shrimp (27 g) | 1 oz. (28 g) | 277 cal | 1163 kJ |
| Grilled Cheese Sandwich | 100g | 1 sandwich (136 g) | 1 oz. (28 g) | 288 cal | 1210 kJ |
| Ham and Cheese Sandwich | 100g | 1 sandwich (146 g) | 1 oz. (28 g) | 241 cal | 1012 kJ |
| Hummus | 100g | 1 cup (246 g) | 1 oz. (28 g) | 177 cal | 743 kJ |
| Jambalaya | 100g | 1 cup (250 g) | 1 oz. (28 g) | 100 cal | 420 kJ |
| Kebab | 100g | 1 kebab (360 g) | 1 oz. (28 g) | 215 cal | 903 kJ |
| Lasagne | 100g | 1 serving (215 g) | 1 oz. (28 g) | 132 cal | 554 kJ |
| Mac and Cheese | 100g | 1 serving (189 g) | 1 oz. (28 g) | 370 cal | 1554 kJ |
| Macaroni and Cheese | 100g | 1 serving (189 g) | 1 oz. (28 g) | 370 cal | 1554 kJ |
| Mashed Potatoes | 100g | 1 cup (210 g) | 1 oz. (28 g) | 83 cal | 349 kJ |
| Meat Pie | 100g | 1 pie (120 g) | 1 oz. (28 g) | 242 cal | 1016 kJ |
| Meatloaf | 100g | 1 loaf (284 g) | 1 oz. (28 g) | 254 cal | 1067 kJ |
| Naan | 100g | 1 bread (84 g) | 1 oz. (28 g) | 310 cal | 1302 kJ |
| Orange Chicken | 100g | 1 serving (162 g) | 1 oz. (28 g) | 259 cal | 1088 kJ |
| Pad Thai | 100g | 1 cup (250 g) | 1 oz. (28 g) | 150 cal | 630 kJ |
| Paella | 100g | 1/2 package (128 g) | 1 oz. (28 g) | 156 cal | 655 kJ |
| Paratha | 100g | 1 paratha (80 g) | 1 oz. (28 g) | 325 cal | 1365 kJ |
| Pea Soup | 100g | 1 cup (253 g) | 1 oz. (28 g) | 75 cal | 315 kJ |
| Peanut Butter Sandwich | 100g | 1 sandwich (49 g) | 1 oz. (28 g) | 408 cal | 1714 kJ |
| Peking Duck | 100g | 1/2 duck (178 g) | 1 oz. (28 g) | 225 cal | 945 kJ |
| Philly Cheese Steak | 100g | 1 sandwich (120 g) | 1 oz. (28 g) | 250 cal | 1050 kJ |
| Pizza | 100g | 1 slice (102 g) | 1 oz. (28 g) | 267 cal | 1121 kJ |
| Pork Chop | 100g | 1 chop (131 g) | 1 oz. (28 g) | 225 cal | 945 kJ |
| Potato Salad | 100g | 1/3 cup (95 g) | 1 oz. (28 g) | 143 cal | 601 kJ |
| Pulled Pork Sandwich | 100g | 1 sandwich (261 g) | 1 oz. (28 g) | 211 cal | 886 kJ |
| Ramen | 100g | 1 package, dry (85 g) | 1 oz. (28 g) | 447 cal | 1877 kJ |
| Ravioli | 100g | 5 ravioli (66 g) | 1 oz. (28 g) | 203 cal | 853 kJ |
| Reuben Sandwich | 100g | 1 sandwich (308 g) | 1 oz. (28 g) | 208 cal | 874 kJ |
| Roast Beef | 100g | 1 slice (21 g) | 1 oz. (28 g) | 111 cal | 466 kJ |
| Roast Dinner | 100g | 1 slice (121 g) | 1 oz. (28 g) | 198 cal | 832 kJ |
| Samosa | 100g | 1 samosa (50 g) | 1 oz. (28 g) | 214 cal | 899 kJ |
| Sausage Roll | 100g | 1 roll (103 g) | 1 oz. (28 g) | 350 cal | 1470 kJ |
| Sausage Rolls | 100g | 1 roll (34 g) | 1 oz. (28 g) | 297 cal | 1247 kJ |
| Shepherds Pie | 100g | 1 pie (227 g) | 1 oz. (28 g) | 70 cal | 294 kJ |
| Shrimp Cocktail | 100g | 1 oz. (28 g) | 1 oz. (28 g) | 464 cal | 1949 kJ |
| Sloppy Joe | 100g | 1/2 cup (142 g) | 1 oz. (28 g) | 71 cal | 298 kJ |
| Sloppy Joes | 100g | 1 bun (258 g) | 1 oz. (28 g) | 154 cal | 647 kJ |
| Spaghetti Bolognese | 100g | 1 serving (283 g) | 1 oz. (28 g) | 132 cal | 554 kJ |
| Spring Roll | 100g | 1 roll (140 g) | 1 oz. (28 g) | 250 cal | 1050 kJ |
| Spring Rolls | 100g | 1 roll (140 g) | 1 oz. (28 g) | 250 cal | 1050 kJ |
| Taco | 100g | 1 taco (98 g) | 1 oz. (28 g) | 217 cal | 911 kJ |
| Tandoori Chicken | 100g | 1 serving (175 g) | 1 oz. (28 g) | 113 cal | 475 kJ |
| Yorkshire Pudding | 100g | 1 pudding (15 g) | 1 oz. (28 g) | 553 cal | 2323 kJ |
