By Joanna Fantozzi
The Daily Meal
Even if you’re not a baseball fan, one of America’s greatest pastimes is going to the ballpark in the middle of the summer. Between the crack of the bat, the roaring crowds, and the stadium workers hawking beer, it’s the perfect way to spend time with friends or family, no matter which team you’re rooting for.
Undeniably one of the highlights of going to the game is eating ballpark snacks. After all, the song does say, "Buy me some peanuts and Cracker Jack." But you may want to consider instead bringing your own food from home, because the calorie counts of classic ballpark snacks, from hot dogs and chili cheese fries to beer and salty peanuts, really do add up.
Ballpark snacks have definitely evolved since "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" was written in the early twentieth century. Nowadays, major and minor league baseball teams seem to be taking their munchies to new heights with highly caloric foods. Take, for example, the Diamondbacks’ churro-stuffed doughnut or the bacon-topped hot dog with a Krispy Kreme bun you can get at the Kansas City Royals’ minor league team’s games.
We calculated the calorie counts of popular ballpark eats, so if you want to enjoy the game without going overboard, you’ll be covered.
For the complete list of the Calories In Ballpark Snacks, go to TheDailyMeal.com.
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