Fruits 300 calories per pound Unrefined complex carbohydrates, potatoes, whole grains, legumes 400 to 600 calories per pound Avocados 750 calories per pound Refined complex carbohydrates 1,200 calories per pound Sugar 1,800 calories per pound Chocolate 2,500 calories per pound Nuts and seeds 2,800 calories per pound Oil 4,000 calories per pound NOTE: These are rough averages, as each category above contains many different foods.