Food/Cooking is a major survival mechanic in 7 Days to Die. Consuming food/drink grants Fullness, which restores Max Stamina. Without periodic consumption of food/drink, hunger and thirst debilitate the player, slowing movement/action speed and eventually causing death.
Early Game[ | ]
- Canned food and bottled water (found as loot or purchased from traders) are essential for early survival.
- Save Glass Jars and fill them at bodies of water.
- A Campfire, a Cooking Grill and a Cooking Pot are essential for cooking. These can be usually found from sinks inside houses.
Food[ | ]
| Icon | Name | Food | Water | Max Stamina | Health | Additional Buff | Buff Effect |
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Baked Potato | 4 | 0 | 10 | 1 | ||
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Corn Bread | 10 | 10 | 5 | |||
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Boiled Egg | 10 | 0 | 10 | 5 | ||
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Grilled Corn | 10 | -5 | 10 | 5 | ||
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Boiled Meat | 10 | 10 | 10 | 15 | ||
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Charred Meat | 10 | -5 | 10 | 5 | ||
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Grilled Meat | 10 | 0 | 10 | 5 | ||
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Bacon and Eggs | 36 | 0 | 10 | 18 |
Mid Game[ | ]
- Hunt and harvest animals for meat. Obtain a Bone Knife or a Hunting Knife to harvest maximum amount of items (axes yield less).
- Its recommended that you do not eat Moldy Bread, Old Sham Sandwich, or Rotting Flesh as they have a very high chance of Food Poisoning and rather save them for future crafting recipes.
- Save looted seeds to easily establish a farm later on.
- Spend skill points on Living Off The Land, Master Chef, and other related perks for unlocked recipes and farming abilities.
Food[ | ]
| Icon | Name | Food | Water | Max Stamina | Health | Additional Buff | Buff Effect |
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Pumpkin Bread | 12 | 0 | 20 | 6 | ||
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Vegetable Stew | 31 | 20 | 20 | 15 | ||
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Pumpkin Cheesecake | 42 | 0 | 20 | 21 | Bartering increase | -5% buying price |
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Blueberry Pie | 45 | 0 | 20 | 22 | ||
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Meat Stew | 50 | 20 | 20 | 25 | ||
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Steak and Potato Meal | 50 | 0 | 20 | 25 | ||
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Pumpkin Pie | 50 | 0 | 20 | 25 |
Late Game[ | ]
- Most Canned Food can be used in cooking recipes but some cannot. Save them if possible
- Establish a garden near bases to farm many vegetables and other plants needed for cooking recipes.
- Crops need sunlight to grow. Placing Farm Plots indoors will not allow them to grow.
- Advanced recipes give the most amount of food too so favor them over basic foods.
Food[ | ]
| Icon | Name | Food | Water | Max Stamina | Health | Additional Buff | Buff Effect |
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Fish Tacos | 46 | 0 | 30 | 40 | ||
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Sham Chowder | 53 | 10 | 30 | 80 | Increased attribute | +1 Fortitude |
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Chili Dog | 53 | 0 | 30 | 30 | ||
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Hobo Stew | 64 | 20 | 30 | 32 | ||
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Tuna Fish Gravy Toast | 90 | 0 | 40 | 45 | ||
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Shepards Pie | 104 | 0 | 40 | 52 | ||
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Gumbo Stew | 112 | 20 | 40 | 56 | ||
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Spaghetti | 122 | 0 | 40 | 61 |
Drinks[ | ]
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Notes[ | ]
- You are unable to drink any more if your Water Fullness is at the maximum.
You are unable to eat any more if your Food Fullness is at the maximum.
Eating/drinking more is now possible. Doing so will keep your food/water level full for longer.