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What Does 200 Calories Look Like?

It's a rude awakening to go from six slices of luscious, green honeydew to two slim tumblers of Coke (no ice). And yet, both clock in at 200 calories. According to this photographic parade from WiseGEEK, four Tootsie Pops, 17 Gummy Bears, and a pour of Bailey's Irish Cream also meet the calorie criteria. Why 200? It's a "tangible volume" that yields a pretty—and understandable—picture. It also makes for quite a gastronomic lineup. This may be the first time that a bowl of low-fat strawberry yogurt posed next to one of canned chili con carne, although we can't be sure of that. Some of the usual suspects of the high-calorie lifestyle make an appearance: Jack in the Box stands in for more than one entry. A heap of Smarties looks almost innocent. Whether the gallery will succeed at making you think differently about the quantities on your plate, we can't say. But it sure made us admire the ample proportions of that gorgeous, whole avocado. What a looker.

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