How many calories did Babe Ruth’s alleged daily diet contain?
The recreated diet totaled nearly 13,000 calories with roughly 468 g protein, 1,229 g carbohydrates, and 622 g fat.
Video Summary
I Tried Babe Ruth's INSANE Daily Diet (12,000+ calories)
Main takeaways
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breakfast: a pint of bourbon with ginger ale, porterhouse steak, four eggs, fried potatoes, and a full pot of coffee.
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afternoon & evening snack: four hot dogs and four cokes each time—carbonation and sugar quickly became overwhelming.
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dinner: two porterhouse steaks, two heads of lettuce drenched in blue cheese (or dip), and two plates of fried potatoes.
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dessert: two apple pies plus an ice cream cone to cool them down.
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total load: nearly 13,000 calories (≈468g protein, 1,229g carbs, 622g fat); presenter struggled to finish and questioned health implications.
Key moments
Questions answered
What was included in Babe Ruth’s breakfast?
Breakfast featured a pint of bourbon mixed with ginger ale, a large steak, four eggs, fried potatoes, and a full pot of coffee.
What recurring snack did Ruth reportedly eat during the day?
Ruth’s recurring snack was four hot dogs paired with four Coca-Colas—served both in the afternoon and again as an evening snack.
Did the presenter manage to finish the entire diet?
The presenter completed most items but repeatedly struggled—especially with the full pot of coffee, the two heads of lettuce, and the sheer volume overall.
Were any health concerns raised about this diet?
Yes—the presenter reflected on the diet’s extremity and pondered whether such prolonged overconsumption could relate to serious health issues, noting Babe Ruth’s premature death without making medical claims.
Babe Ruth's Early Morning Meals 00:31
"Babe Ruth's breakfast was a true breakfast of champions, starting with a pint of bourbon mixed with ginger ale."
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Babe Ruth began his day with a heavy breakfast that included a pint of bourbon and ginger ale, a hefty steak, four eggs, fried potatoes, and a full pot of coffee.
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The breakfast was monumental, not just in size but in calorie content, mirroring the kind of fuel an athlete of his caliber needed.
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The presenter struggled with the coffee due to its heat and the volume of food consumed, demonstrating the challenge of such a massive meal.
Afternoon Snacks Inspired by Babe Ruth 02:41
"His afternoon snack consisted of four hot dogs and four Cokes."
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For his afternoon snack, Babe Ruth enjoyed a ballpark classic: four hot dogs and four cold Cokes.
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The cost of Coke, highlighted at $21 for a 10-pack, served as a point of discussion regarding current prices.
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As the presenter consumed the hot dogs, he noted how the carbonation combined with the processed meat was becoming overwhelming, intensifying the struggle to finish the meal.
The Massive Dinner 04:33
"Babe Ruth's dinner included two porterhouse steaks, two heads of lettuce, drenched in blue cheese dressing."
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Dinner for Babe Ruth was another immense meal, featuring two porterhouse steaks, a significant amount of lettuce covered in dressing, and fried potatoes.
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The presenter expressed disbelief at the quantity of food, sharing his experiences of trying to consume two heads of lettuce as part of the meal, indicating it was just as challenging as the meats.
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He managed to go through most of it thanks to the dip, which made the lettuce more palatable.
Dessert and Late Night Snacks 06:10
"For dessert, it was two apple pies and an ice cream cone."
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After a hearty dinner, dessert consisted of two apple pies, accompanied by an ice cream cone to help cool down the hot pies.
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Even after being full from dinner, the presenter found room for dessert, showcasing the insatiable appetite required by such a high-calorie diet.
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His evening snacks mirrored those from earlier in the day, consisting once again of four hot dogs and four Cokes, highlighting the repetitive nature of Babe Ruth's diet.
The Overall Caloric Load 09:43
"This alleged diet totaled nearly 13,000 calories, with 468 grams of protein, 1,229 grams of carbohydrates, and 622 grams of fat."
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The diet challenge resulted in a staggering caloric intake, nearly 13,000 calories per day, filled with excessive protein, carbohydrates, and fats.
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The presenter reflected on Babe Ruth’s health and premature death, pondering if such a diet could be linked to major health issues.
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Emphasizing how difficult it would be to consume this amount of food in one day, he noted the extreme nature of this diet challenge and its impact on one's body.