How Unhealthy is Festival Food?
October 14, 2019
It’s no surprise that the Oktoberfest is known for its wide variety of food trucks and meal choices. Whether you’re looking for a quick pick-me-up or a filling meal, there’s sure to be something to satisfy you. Though obviously expensive, how much do these foods cost health-wise?
To provide a visualization, I gathered information on calories for typical Oktoberfest/festival food:
Deep fried Oreo (5): 615 calories
Sirloin with mashed potatoes: 206 calories
Pulled pork sandwich: 532 calories
Pork shish kebab (5): 1035 calories
Lemonade (24 oz): 297 calories
Funnel cake: 263 calories
Soft serve ice cream: 382 calories
Most festival food is expected to be unhealthy, though with all the walking around, it shouldn’t take long to burn the calories off!