What lunch has 400 calories?

Creamy Avocado & White Bean Wrap White beans mashed with ripe avocado and blended with sharp Cheddar makes an incredibly rich, flavorful filling for this wrap. The tangy, spicy slaw adds crunch. Wrap these up to take as a healthy and portable lunch for work.

Is 400 calories ok for lunch?

Although every person's daily caloric intake is individual, based on their personal goals and needs, nutrition experts estimate that average daily consumption at each meal should be broken down as follows: 300 to 400 calories for breakfast, and 500 to 700 calories each for lunch and dinner .

What if I only eat 400 calories a day?

Eating only 400 calories a day is a very low calorie diet and would likely lead to significant weight loss . However, it is not a sustainable or healthy way to lose weight. Such a low calorie intake can cause fatigue, irritability, and weakness.

How many calories are in 2 eggs?

An average serving size of two eggs contains only 148 calories or 620 kilojoules – roughly the same as two apples.

Is 400 calories starving?

So you need to believe me when I tell you that you 100% have an eating disorder. Below 800 calories a day is considered a starvation diet . A 16 month baby needs more than 600 calories a day which is practically half of what you're eating.

How many calories are in one egg?

How many calories are there in an egg? The calories in an egg will vary depending on the size and how it is prepared. However, on average a single medium-sized egg will contain around 66 calories , an average small egg will contain around 55 calories and an average large egg around 80 calories.

What are 3 keys to successful meal prepping?

Choose a specific day of the week to: 1) plan the menu, whether week by week or for the whole month, and write out your grocery list 2) food shop, 3) do meal prep, or most of your cooking . Some of these days may overlap if you choose, but breaking up these tasks may help keep meal planning manageable.

What lunch foods are high in calories?

Biscuits, butter, whole milk, and juice are high in calories. For variety, try almond, hazelnut or soy nut butters. Dried fruits are high in calories. Double the cheese or mayonnaise for even more calories at lunch.

What does a 400 calorie breakfast look like?

Here are some suggestions: Greek yogurt parfait : 1 cup of non-fat Greek yogurt, 1/2 cup of berries, and 1/4 cup of granola (around 400 calories) Veggie omelet: 2 eggs, 1/2 cup of spinach, 1/4 cup of diced bell peppers, 1/4 cup of diced tomatoes, and 1 slice of whole-grain toast (around 400 calories)

Is 400 calories per serving of any food considered high?

In general, as you think about the amount of calories in a food per serving, remember that for a 2,000-calorie diet: 40 calories per serving is considered low; 100 calories per serving is considered moderate; and 400 calories or more per serving is considered high .

Meal Prep Lunch Recipes Under 400 Calories (2024)

By: Denise Bustard7 Comments
Posted: 2/26/21Updated: 2/26/21

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Looking to keep your lunches light? These meal prep lunch recipes all clock in at under 400 calories, yet are still filling and satisfying.

Meal Prep Lunch Recipes Under 400 Calories (1)

For many of us, meal prep is all about sticking to our healthy eating goals: convenient healthy food that will keep from over-indulging.

But have you ever found a delicious looking meal prep recipe, only to find out it has over 650 calories per serving? I have. Yikes.

When I create a meal prep lunch recipe for this site, my goal is somewhere near 400 calories. I find that in this ballpark, you get the perfect intersection of a decent-sized portion that will actually fill you up, healthy grains, proteins, plenty of veggies, and you don't need to sacrifice on flavor, either!

Today I've rounded up 24 of my favorite meal prep lunch recipes under 400 calories! With vegetarian, low carb, and veggie-packed options, there are a variety of proteins and I'm sure there is something that will work for everyone.

Don't forget to pin this post to save it for later!

Disclaimer: nutritional information for these recipes are strictly estimates and not guaranteed to be accurate. See mynutritional disclaimerfor more information.

Korean-Inspired Turkey Meal Prep Bowls

These ground turkey meal prep bowls have a delicious Korean-inspired sauce! Packed with flavor and under 400 calories per bowl, you can prep this recipe on the weekend for healthy and delicious lunches through the week.

Check out this recipe

Low Carb Cheesy Chicken and Rice Meal Prep

Low carb cheesy chicken and rice is a delicious low carb lunch option! Pan-fried chicken breast and broccoli are smothered with cheese and served over cauliflower rice. Filling but light with only 5 g carbs and 43 g of protein.

Check out this recipe

Turkey Taco Meal Prep Bowls

These turkey taco meal prep bowls with turkey taco meat, corn, pico de gallo and brown rice are simple, but filling. Make them ahead for four delicious lunches.

Check out this recipe

Egg Roll in a Bowl (30 min, low carb)

Egg roll in a bowl tastes just like your favorite take out and comes together quickly using a single pan. With only 7 g net carbs, this recipe has slaw, ground pork, and a delicious sauce.

Check out this recipe

Slow Cooker Chipotle Honey Chicken Taco Salad Lunch Bowls

Make your meal prep hands off with this smoky chipotle honey twist on a taco salad. The chicken simmers in the slow cooker, with the sauce doubling as a dressing for the salad!

Check out this recipe

Perfect Egg Fried Rice (+ Variations)

Showing you how to cook perfect egg fried rice! Made with a simple ingredient list including rice, carrots, beans and eggs tossed in a simple soy and sesame oil sauce. It's kid-friendly, freezer-friendly, and perfect for using up what you have in your fridge and pantry.

Check out this recipe

Vegan Moroccan Chickpea Skillet

Meet Denise Bustard

Denise Bustard is the creator of Sweet Peas and Saffron, a meal prep-focussed food blog. With a PhD in biochemistry, Denise takes a scientific approach to perfecting her recipes. You can find Denise's work featured on Huffington Post, MSN, Self and more.

Reader Interactions

Julie says
Posted on 6/7/22 at Posted on 6/7/22
I want to thank you for these. I am struggling with weight and my glucose levels being astronomical and sometimes find all the information on the internet a little overwhelming. These are meals I absolutely can do and will enjoy. I appreciate the time and effort you took to do this.
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- Ben | Sweet Peas & Saffron says
  Posted on 6/9/22 at Posted on 6/9/22
  Hi Julie,
  Thank you for your kind words. The appreciation is reciprocal.😀
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Julie says
Posted on 8/21/17 at Posted on 8/21/17
Thanks for this post. I'm really trying hard to get ahead each week and do more meal prep so this is great. I can't get the recipe for the teriyaki chicken and broccoli to come up, it looks so delicious but the link it takes me to the turkey taco lunch bowls. They all look amazing and wanted to pin the ones I thought would be good for me just can't get this one to work! Thanks again for sharing.
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- Kim says
  Posted on 8/27/17 at Posted on 8/27/17
  I couldn't either, but I found the link:
  http://gimmedelicious.com/2017/01/23/meal-prep-terriyaki-chicken-and-broccoli/
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  - Denise says
    Posted on 8/28/17 at Posted on 8/28/17
    Thanks for the heads up, ladies, I've updated the link now 🙂
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Claire Elliott says
Posted on 8/21/17 at Posted on 8/21/17
What a brilliant post! Delicious looking recipes with minimal prep and perfectly portable too. Thanks so much for posting this 🙂
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- Denise says
  Posted on 8/28/17 at Posted on 8/28/17
  Thank you so much, Claire!
  Reply

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