Quick Answer
Polifruit (+11 Calories) from orange shrubs.Mid Game: Craft
Calorie Gel (+65 Calories, no Toxicity).Late Game: Use
Nutri Gel (+40 Cal, +50 Hydration) for efficiency.
🍎 Raw Food Items
Foraged items found in the world. No crafting required.
| Item | Calories | Hydration | HP | Toxicity | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polifruit | +11 | — | — | — | Orange shrubs (common) |
| Hydrobulbs | — | +15 | — | — | Glowing blue plants near water |
| Pricklers | +? | +? | — | — | Purple cacti (orange fruits) |
| Star Tears | — | — | +15 | +5 | Various locations |
| Ration Packs | +? | +? | — | — | Starting pod (limited) |
🍖 Calorie-Focused Crafted Foods
Unlocked via Recipe Station. Made at Food Station.
| Item | Calories | Hydration | HP | Toxicity | Special |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poli Snack | +35 | — | — | — | — |
| Calorie Chew | +40 | — | — | — | — |
| Calorie Bar | +50 | — | — | — | — |
| ⭐ Calorie Gel | +65 | — | — | — | Best pure calorie source |
| Calorie Fluid | +20 | — | +30 | +20 | Heals + feeds |
| Calorie Block Capsules | — | — | — | +45 | Stops calorie loss 60 min |
| Calorie Stim Shards | — | — | — | +45 | +50% calorie limit 45 min |
🥗 Nutri Foods (Balanced)
Provide both Calories and Hydration — great for inventory efficiency.
| Item | Calories | Hydration | HP | Toxicity | Special |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nutri Chew | +30 | +40 | — | — | — |
| Nutri Fluid | +10 | +15 | +30 | — | Heals too |
| ⭐ Nutri Gel | +40 | +50 | — | — | Best balanced food |
| Nutri Stim Shards | — | — | — | +45 | +30% Cal/Hydration limits |
❤️ Health & Buff Foods
| Item | HP | Toxicity | Special Effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| Star Bites | +55 | +10 | — |
| Health Shards | +80 | +40 | — |
| Regen Capsules | — | +30 | +1 HP/8s for 10 min |
| Sulbon | — | +40 | +25% max HP for 20 min |
| Serpent Sticks | — | +30 | 2x energy regen 40 min |
☠️ Toxicity Management
High Toxicity reduces shield regen and can cause damage. Keep it in check.
| Item | HP | Toxicity | Side Effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| ⭐ Purfins | — | -70 | Removes all positive effects |
| Antidote Shards | +60 | -40 | Removes all positive effects |
| Clear Capsules | — | — | 2x passive toxicity loss 30 min |
📈 Food Progression
Early Game (First 30 min)
- Eat Ration Packs from landing pod (no Toxicity)
- Forage Polifruit (+11 Cal) as you explore
- Keep Hydrobulbs for hydration
- Bank surplus food at base
Mid Game (Recipe Station unlocked)
- Research Calorie Gel (60 Polifruit + 25 Grubblers)
- Set up Food Station production
- Switch from raw foods to crafted consumables
- Keep Purfins for Toxicity emergencies
Late Game (Extended runs)
- Use Nutri Gel for inventory efficiency
- Stack Calorie Block Capsules for long exploration
- Bring Clear Capsules for passive Toxicity decay
💡 Tips & Best Practices
- Don't wait until empty: Eat when Calories drop below 30% to avoid panic foraging
- Balance, don't spam: High-Toxicity foods are fine occasionally, not every meal
- Bank food at base: Always have a food reserve for respawns and emergencies
- Inventory efficiency: Nutri Gel replaces carrying separate food and water
- Plan for long trips: Calorie Block Capsules + Aqua Block Capsules = 45+ min worry-free
❓ FAQ
What is the best early game food?
Polifruit (+11 Calories) is everywhere and has no Toxicity. Ration Packs from your landing pod are even better but limited.
How do I unlock Calorie Gel?
Research it at the Recipe Station. Common requirements: 60 Polifruit + 25 Grubblers. Check your in-game UI as costs may vary by patch.
What food gives the most Calories without Toxicity?
Calorie Gel (+65 Cal) and Calorie Bar (+50 Cal) have no Toxicity. For balanced stats, Nutri Gel (+40 Cal, +50 Hydration) is excellent.
How do I reduce Toxicity?
Purfins (-70 Toxicity) are the strongest cleanser. Antidote Shards give +60 HP and -40 Toxicity. Both remove positive buffs, so time them carefully.
Is it better to eat raw or crafted foods?
Early game, raw foods are fine. Mid to late game, crafted foods are significantly more efficient (Calorie Gel = ~6x a Polifruit per slot).
My recipe costs don't match this guide. Why?
StarRupture is in Early Access. Recipe costs may change between patches. Always check your in-game Recipe Station for current requirements.
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