Low Calorie' title='Low Calorie' />Slide show Low calorie density foods for weight control. Energy density is the number of calories energy in a given amount volume of food. Chocolate Chip Pound Cake. By choosing foods that are low in calories, but high in volume, you can eat more and feel fuller on fewer calories. Fruits and vegetables are good choices because they tend to be low in energy density and high in volume. Looking for new ways to stay healthy without missing out on food Discover these lowcalorie recipes from the expert chefs at Food Network. These lowcalorie alternatives provide new ideas for old favorites. When making a food choice, remember to consider vitamins and minerals. Browse our collection of vegetarian and vegan lowcalorie recipes, brought to you by the editors of Vegetarian Times. So what about raisins Theyre actually high in energy density they pack a lot of calories into a small package. For example, 14 cup of raisins has about 1. For about the same number of calories you could have 1 cup of grapes and get more bite for your calorie buck.