DayZ Food, Water & Calories: These are the Most Nutritious Foods

Published: Oct. 08, 2021

Updated: Sep. 30, 2024

Since update 1.12, there are over 40 different foods and drinks in DayZ, but which food is actually the best?

We'll show you: In this guide to DayZ we will answer your questions like: Which food makes you most full? How much do you have to drink until you are fully hydrated? How much hunger such a beverage can eliminate, and much more! In the end, you will know which food and drinks are the best! In a bigger Food Guide, we have even more information about food, how to find it, and more.

So you will be full! The best food in DayZ

You have to know that! In the current version 1.14 of DayZ, you can only consume a certain amount of food and water.

Max energy: 7500
Max. Water: 5000

A bottle of water, for example, does not fill up any food but gives you 1000 water. The same applies to the somewhat bulky canteen (Canteen). If you drink from the well once, you will get around 300 water.

1. Food with the Most Calories

Food	Calories	Hydration
Tuna	375	250
Rice	500	0
Brisket Spread	500	124
Canned Pork	563	61
Strawberry Jam	600	200
Canned Peaches	600	400
Spaghetti	700	300
Milkpowder	800	0
Baked Beans	800	200
Unknown Can	800	400
Cereals	1000	0
Honey	1000	0
Tactical Bacon	1200	200

2. Food with the Medium Amount of Calories

Food	Calories	Hydration
Zagorky Peanuts	150	0
Potato	150	50
Pepper	150	75
Pajka	150	24
Soda Can	150	450
Pumpkin Slice	187	123
Zagorky Chocolate	200	0
Lunch Meat	200	24
Sardines	250	200
Liver Paste	250	24
Zucchini	250	150
Cat Food	312	312
Dog Food	375	250

3. Food with the Least Calories

Food	Calorie	Hydration
Elder Berry	25	40
Rose	25	40
Plum	25	40
Mushrooms	30	142
Salty Sticks	50	0
Tomato	50	100
Bag Cracker	75	0
Bag Chips	100	0
Zagorky	100	0
Pear	112	75
Apple	125	92

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The absolutely unbeaten best food in DayZ

If you have the opportunity to hunt, so should you. Baked meat, fish and especially animal fat are excellent sources of energy. To be precise, there are no better ones. Baked fat rides the top because it gets you 1575 calories. Here you can find out exactly how to prepare it perfectly. You can find out exactly how to preserve your food and make it more nutritious here: Dayz Guide: How to preserve food for a long time

Every tip mentioned in this guide has been practically tested by our team to ensure you receive reliable and accurate information.

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