Frozen Pizza barely touches your hunger. Put it on a campfire or stove and it turns into Cooked Pizza, a proper meal. Medicine rewards the same kind of thinking. A bandage stops bleeding and a splint sets a broken leg, but only a medkit handles the whole mess at once.
Type
Food
Bag of Chips
A light snack for topping off your hunger between bigger meals.
- Hunger
- 40
- Energy
- -
- Health
- -
- Stack size
- 20
- Cures
- -
Bag of MRE
Sealed military rations that give you a shot of energy.
- Hunger
- -
- Energy
- 25
- Health
- -
- Stack size
- 20
- Cures
- -
Beef Jerky
Dried meat that fills you up better than most snacks.
- Hunger
- 80
- Energy
- -
- Health
- -
- Stack size
- 20
- Cures
- -
Canned Beans
A tin of beans that makes a decent meal on its own, and a better one once cooked.
- Hunger
- 90
- Energy
- -
- Health
- -
- Stack size
- 20
- Cures
- -
Canned Dog Food
Tinned dog food. It fills less than the tins made for people, but it's a meal in a pinch.
- Hunger
- 60
- Energy
- -
- Health
- -
- Stack size
- 20
- Cures
- -
Can of Ham
A tin of ham that fills you up well.
- Hunger
- 90
- Energy
- -
- Health
- -
- Stack size
- 20
- Cures
- -
Can of Pasta
A tin of pasta that fills you up and cooks into a proper meal.
- Hunger
- 90
- Energy
- -
- Health
- -
- Stack size
- 20
- Cures
- -
Can of Soup
A tin of soup that fills you up and cooks into a fuller meal.
- Hunger
- 90
- Energy
- -
- Health
- -
- Stack size
- 20
- Cures
- -
Can of Tomatoes
A tin of tomatoes that fills you up and fills more again once cooked.
- Hunger
- 90
- Energy
- -
- Health
- -
- Stack size
- 20
- Cures
- -
Can of Tuna
A tin of tuna that fills a little less than the other meat and pasta tins.
- Hunger
- 75
- Energy
- -
- Health
- -
- Stack size
- 20
- Cures
- -
Cheesecake
A sweet treat that gives you a small boost of energy.
- Hunger
- -
- Energy
- 25
- Health
- -
- Stack size
- 20
- Cures
- -
Chocolate Bar
A quick bite that takes the edge off your hunger.
- Hunger
- 40
- Energy
- -
- Health
- -
- Stack size
- 20
- Cures
- -
Cooked Beans
Beans heated into a proper meal, and more filling than the same beans from the can.
- Hunger
- 120
- Energy
- -
- Health
- -
- Stack size
- 20
- Cures
- -
Cooked Dog Food
Dog food heated up. It fills more than the tinned version.
- Hunger
- 90
- Energy
- -
- Health
- -
- Stack size
- 20
- Cures
- -
Cooked Fruits
Fruit cooked into a filling meal, far better than eating it frozen.
- Hunger
- 120
- Energy
- -
- Health
- -
- Stack size
- 20
- Cures
- -
Cooked Oatmeal
Oatmeal cooked into a hearty meal that fills more than the instant kind.
- Hunger
- 120
- Energy
- -
- Health
- -
- Stack size
- 20
- Cures
- -
Cooked Pasta
Pasta cooked into a proper meal and more filling than the can.
- Hunger
- 120
- Energy
- -
- Health
- -
- Stack size
- 20
- Cures
- -
Cooked Pizza
A hot pizza that fills far more than the frozen one it starts from.
- Hunger
- 140
- Energy
- -
- Health
- -
- Stack size
- 20
- Cures
- -
Cooked Soup
A full meal of soup that fills more than the tin it came from.
- Hunger
- 130
- Energy
- -
- Health
- -
- Stack size
- 20
- Cures
- -
Cooked Tomatoes
Tomatoes cooked into a meal that fills more than the tin.
- Hunger
- 120
- Energy
- -
- Health
- -
- Stack size
- 20
- Cures
- -
Cooked Veggies
Vegetables cooked into a filling meal, far better than eating them frozen.
- Hunger
- 120
- Energy
- -
- Health
- -
- Stack size
- 20
- Cures
- -
Dried Fish
A dried catch that fills a good chunk of your hunger.
- Hunger
- 80
- Energy
- -
- Health
- -
- Stack size
- 20
- Cures
- -
Dried Fruit
Dried fruit that fills a good chunk of your hunger.
- Hunger
- 80
- Energy
- -
- Health
- -
- Stack size
- 20
- Cures
- -
Dried Mushrooms
Dried mushrooms that fill a good chunk of your hunger.
- Hunger
- 80
- Energy
- -
- Health
- -
- Stack size
- 20
- Cures
- -
Edible Root
A foraged root that gives you a little hunger and a little health.
- Hunger
- 15
- Energy
- -
- Health
- 15
- Stack size
- 20
- Cures
- -
Frozen Fruit
Barely a snack as it is, but a good base for cooking.
- Hunger
- 20
- Energy
- -
- Health
- -
- Stack size
- 20
- Cures
- -
Frozen Pizza
Barely a snack as it is, but cook it and you get a hot pizza that fills far more.
- Hunger
- 20
- Energy
- -
- Health
- -
- Stack size
- 20
- Cures
- -
Frozen Veggies
Barely fills you raw, but cooks into a proper vegetable meal.
- Hunger
- 20
- Energy
- -
- Health
- -
- Stack size
- 20
- Cures
- -
Granola Bar
A snack that fills you up and gives you energy at the same time.
- Hunger
- 40
- Energy
- 40
- Health
- -
- Stack size
- 20
- Cures
- -
Honey
A jar of honey that fills you up and heals a little on top.
- Hunger
- 60
- Energy
- -
- Health
- 10
- Stack size
- 20
- Cures
- -
Ice Cream
A cold treat that fills a little hunger.
- Hunger
- 40
- Energy
- -
- Health
- -
- Stack size
- 20
- Cures
- -
Ice Cream Box
A bigger box of ice cream that fills you up more than a single Ice Cream.
- Hunger
- 50
- Energy
- -
- Health
- -
- Stack size
- 20
- Cures
- -
Instant Oatmeal
A quick bowl of oatmeal that fills a little hunger, and cooks into something heartier.
- Hunger
- 40
- Energy
- -
- Health
- -
- Stack size
- 20
- Cures
- -
Meat
Plain meat that fills only a little hunger as it is.
- Hunger
- 30
- Energy
- -
- Health
- -
- Stack size
- 20
- Cures
- -
Mushrooms
Plain mushrooms that fill only a little hunger as they are.
- Hunger
- 30
- Energy
- -
- Health
- -
- Stack size
- 20
- Cures
- -
Nut Mix
A handful of nuts that fills a little hunger on the move.
- Hunger
- 40
- Energy
- -
- Health
- -
- Stack size
- 20
- Cures
- -
Pepper
A seasoning that barely fills you up.
- Hunger
- 5
- Energy
- -
- Health
- -
- Stack size
- 20
- Cures
- -
Sugar
A spoonful of quick calories with a tiny lift in energy.
- Hunger
- 5
- Energy
- 5
- Health
- -
- Stack size
- 20
- Cures
- -
Type
Cooked Dishes
Dish
The plain cooked dish, a bowl that fills a fair chunk of hunger.
- Hunger
- 90
- Energy
- -
- Health
- -
- Stack size
- 20
- Cures
- -
Energy & Warming Dish
A cooked dish that fills hunger, gives energy and warms you up.
- Hunger
- 90
- Energy
- 60
- Health
- -
- Stack size
- 20
- Cures
- -
Energy Dish
A heavy cooked dish that fills hunger and gives energy on top.
- Hunger
- 200
- Energy
- 50
- Health
- -
- Stack size
- 20
- Cures
- -
Health & Energy Dish
A cooked dish that mixes hunger, energy and health in one meal.
- Hunger
- 60
- Energy
- 60
- Health
- 60
- Stack size
- 20
- Cures
- -
Health & Warming Dish
A cooked dish that fills hunger, heals and warms you up.
- Hunger
- 180
- Energy
- -
- Health
- 60
- Stack size
- 20
- Cures
- -
Healthy Dish
A heavy cooked dish that fills you up and heals you on the side.
- Hunger
- 200
- Energy
- -
- Health
- 50
- Stack size
- 20
- Cures
- -
Ultra Dish (H/W/E)
A cooked dish that covers hunger, warmth, energy and health at once.
- Hunger
- 120
- Energy
- 60
- Health
- 60
- Stack size
- 20
- Cures
- -
Warming Dish
A heavy cooked dish that fills hunger and warms you up.
- Hunger
- 200
- Energy
- -
- Health
- -
- Stack size
- 20
- Cures
- -
Type
Drinks
Can of Soda
A fizzy drink with a sliver of hunger in it.
- Hunger
- 10
- Energy
- -
- Health
- -
- Stack size
- 20
- Cures
- -
Coffee Beans
Raw coffee beans with a little energy in them, and the base for Improvised Coffee.
- Hunger
- 5
- Energy
- 15
- Health
- -
- Stack size
- 20
- Cures
- -
Energy Drink
A canned energy drink for a quick lift.
- Hunger
- 10
- Energy
- 25
- Health
- -
- Stack size
- 20
- Cures
- -
Improvised Coffee
A hand-brewed coffee made from Coffee Beans for a big hit of energy.
- Hunger
- 10
- Energy
- 45
- Health
- -
- Stack size
- 20
- Cures
- -
Improvised Tea
A hand-brewed tea made from Herbs, and the drink to reach for when you need health.
- Hunger
- 10
- Energy
- -
- Health
- 45
- Stack size
- 20
- Cures
- -
Juice
A carton of juice that barely touches your hunger.
- Hunger
- 10
- Energy
- -
- Health
- -
- Stack size
- 20
- Cures
- -
Type
Alcohol
Alcohol
A flask of spirits that gives a touch of energy and clears wounds and parasites.
- Hunger
- -
- Energy
- 10
- Health
- -
- Stack size
- 20
- Cures
- Infected Wound, Nasty Wound, Parasites
Beer
A cold beer that gives a little energy.
- Hunger
- -
- Energy
- 10
- Health
- -
- Stack size
- 20
- Cures
- -
Methyl Alcohol
An industrial spirit that clears wounds and parasites, but it takes health away instead of restoring it. Check your health first.
- Hunger
- -
- Energy
- -
- Health
- -150
- Stack size
- 20
- Cures
- Infected Wound, Nasty Wound, Parasites
Moonshine
Cheap liquor that clears parasites.
- Hunger
- -
- Energy
- -
- Health
- -
- Stack size
- 20
- Cures
- Parasites
Small Bottle of Vodka
A small bottle of vodka that clears wounds and parasites.
- Hunger
- -
- Energy
- -
- Health
- -
- Stack size
- 20
- Cures
- Infected Wound, Nasty Wound, Parasites
Vodka
A full bottle of vodka with no hunger, energy or health effect.
- Hunger
- -
- Energy
- -
- Health
- -
- Stack size
- 20
- Cures
- -
Whiskey
Whiskey that gives back some health and clears parasites.
- Hunger
- -
- Energy
- -
- Health
- 20
- Stack size
- 20
- Cures
- Parasites
Wine
Wine that restores a little health and clears parasites.
- Hunger
- -
- Energy
- -
- Health
- 10
- Stack size
- 20
- Cures
- Parasites
Type
Medicine
Bandage
The standard fix for bleeding and a nasty wound.
- Hunger
- -
- Energy
- -
- Health
- -
- Stack size
- 5
- Cures
- Bleeding, Nasty Wound
Car Medkit
A first aid kit pulled from a car. It heals a lot and treats bleeding, a broken leg, wounds and parasites.
- Hunger
- -
- Energy
- -
- Health
- 300
- Stack size
- 1
- Cures
- Bleeding, Broken Leg, Infected Wound, Nasty Wound, Parasites
Herbs
Plain herbs that heal a little and fill a sliver of hunger.
- Hunger
- 5
- Energy
- -
- Health
- 25
- Stack size
- 30
- Cures
- -
Makeshift Bandage
A rough bandage you craft by hand. It stops bleeding and treats a nasty wound.
- Hunger
- -
- Energy
- -
- Health
- -
- Stack size
- 5
- Cures
- Bleeding, Nasty Wound
Makeshift Splint
A splint you can craft by hand to set a broken leg.
- Hunger
- -
- Energy
- -
- Health
- -
- Stack size
- 1
- Cures
- Broken Leg
Medical Splint
A proper splint that sets a broken leg.
- Hunger
- -
- Energy
- -
- Health
- -
- Stack size
- 1
- Cures
- Broken Leg
Medkit AFAK
A medkit that heals a lot and treats bleeding, both kinds of wound, parasites and a broken leg.
- Hunger
- -
- Energy
- -
- Health
- 300
- Stack size
- 1
- Cures
- Bleeding, Broken Leg, Infected Wound, Nasty Wound, Parasites
Medkit IFAK
Heals as much as any other medkit and clears the same ailments.
- Hunger
- -
- Energy
- -
- Health
- 300
- Stack size
- 1
- Cures
- Bleeding, Broken Leg, Infected Wound, Nasty Wound, Parasites
Medkit MFAK
Another medkit with the same heal and treatments, so any one will do.
- Hunger
- -
- Energy
- -
- Health
- 300
- Stack size
- 1
- Cures
- Bleeding, Broken Leg, Infected Wound, Nasty Wound, Parasites
Military Bandage
A heavy-duty bandage that heals a good chunk, stops bleeding and treats a nasty wound.
- Hunger
- -
- Energy
- -
- Health
- 120
- Stack size
- 5
- Cures
- Bleeding, Nasty Wound
Painkillers
A solid heal that clears infected wounds and parasites, but it drains hunger and energy.
- Hunger
- -15
- Energy
- -30
- Health
- 75
- Stack size
- 5
- Cures
- Infected Wound, Parasites
Panacea
A one-stop heal for infected wounds and parasites. It doesn't stack, and it drains hunger and energy.
- Hunger
- -15
- Energy
- -30
- Health
- 75
- Stack size
- 1
- Cures
- Infected Wound, Parasites
Surgical Spirit
Medical-grade alcohol that clears parasites, but it takes health away.
- Hunger
- -
- Energy
- -
- Health
- -20
- Stack size
- 10
- Cures
- Parasites
Which Permafrost Food and Drinks Restore Hunger, Energy or Health
Most items move one of three bars: hunger, energy or health. Plain food is almost all hunger. Drinks lean toward energy, with Improvised Tea the one that heals. Medicine is mostly about health, and the better medicine also clears wounds and parasites. A few items mix two bars. Honey heals a little on top of filling you, and Granola Bar gives energy along with its hunger. Check the whole card before you pick a favorite.
Why Cooking Beats Eating Raw Food in Permafrost
Cooked food fills more than the can or frozen pack it starts from, and the gap is widest with frozen food. Frozen Pizza, Frozen Fruit and Frozen Veggies barely register as they are, so eating them raw wastes a good base. Cook them over a campfire or stove and you get meals you can lean on.
The dishes go a step further. Energy Dish, Healthy Dish, Warming Dish and the rest add energy, health or warmth on top of hunger. A dish's numbers are its base, and the ingredients you add can change them.
The Cooking skill gets quicker as you level it, and you level it by cooking, so every meal you make speeds up the next one.
Drinks and Spirits Worth Carrying
Improvised Coffee and Improvised Tea are the two drinks you brew yourself. Coffee comes from Coffee Beans for a big energy lift, and tea comes from Herbs for healing. Energy Drink is the grab-and-go pick when you'd rather skip crafting.
Spirits double as medicine, with a catch. Whiskey and Wine give a little health back as you drink them. Surgical Spirit and Methyl Alcohol clear ailments too, but both take health away. Reach for them only when nothing else is in your pack.
Painkillers and Panacea Heal Well but Drain Hunger and Energy
Painkillers and Panacea both heal well and clear infected wounds and parasites. Both also take a bite out of your hunger and energy, so eat something first if you're already running low. Panacea doesn't stack, which makes Painkillers the one to carry in bulk.
Medkits Heal the Most but Don't Stack
Medkits heal more than anything else here, and they treat bleeding, a broken leg, both kinds of wound and parasites in one go. Medkits don't stack, and neither do splints or Panacea. Bandages do, so keep a few for routine cuts and save medkits for the bad fights. When you're caught with nothing, Makeshift Bandages and Makeshift Splints can be crafted by hand from Cloth, Wood and Rope.
FAQ
What food fills you up the most in Permafrost?
Cooked dishes. Energy Dish, Healthy Dish and Warming Dish sit at the top. Of the cooked foods that aren't dishes, Cooked Pizza and Cooked Soup fill the most.
Which medkit should you use in Permafrost?
Whichever one you find first. The Car Medkit, Medkit AFAK, Medkit IFAK and Medkit MFAK heal the same amount and clear the same ailments, so there's no upgrade to chase.
What fixes a broken leg in Permafrost?
A splint. The Makeshift Splint and Medical Splint both set a broken leg, and any medkit does too.
How do you get rid of parasites in Permafrost?
Reach for a spirit, a medkit or Panacea. Alcohol, Moonshine, Whiskey, Wine and the Small Bottle of Vodka all clear parasites, and so do Panacea and every medkit.
What stops bleeding in Permafrost?
Any bandage. The Bandage, Makeshift Bandage and Military Bandage all stop bleeding and treat a nasty wound, and medkits do too.