29 Delicious Low Calorie Snacks for Weight Loss
These will keep you full until lunch or dinner time.
When you're starting a wellness or weight loss journey, either on your own or with the help of a nutritionist, the first step is usually to reduce your caloric intake. But doing so doesn't mean you have to deprive yourself of the foods you love — or food in general — especially when the mid-day hunger pain hits. There are a number of low-calorie snacks out there that taste good and fill you up until your next meal.
If you’re wondering what low-calorie snacks will keep you energized and full until dinner time, we spoke with registered dietitians Jackie Newgent, R.D.N., and MaryKate O’Riordan, R.D.N., to get you the answers. Whether you want to snack on baby carrots before lunch time, or want to keep a low calorie count at dinner time, these 100-calorie snacks (per 100 grams, according to calculations by the USDA) are both healthy and delicious.
Here are the best low-calories snacks that are 100 calories or less.
Shrimp
Quantity: 4 jumbo shrimp, 6 large shrimp, or 7 medium shrimp
Per serving: 85 calories, 20 g protein, 0 g carbs, 0.5 g fat
Celery
Quantity: Around 2 medium stalks of celery
Per serving: 14 calories, 0.7 g protein, 3 g carbs, 0.2 g fat
Strawberries
Quantity: 3/4 cup or about 6 medium strawberries
Per serving: 36 calories, 0.7 g protein, 9.3 g carbs, 0 g fat
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Scallops
Quantity: 4 to 5 large scallops, 9 to 12 medium scallops, or 15 to 20 small scallops
Per serving: 89 calories, 17 g protein, 2.7 g carbs, 0.9 g fat
Baby Carrots
Quantity: 10 baby carrots
Per serving: 41 calories, 1.2 g protein, 8.2 g carbs, 0 g fat
Blueberries
Quantity: 2/3 cup blueberries
Per serving: 57 calories, 0.7 g protein, 14.5 g carbs, 0.3 g fat
Asparagus
Quantity: 5 large asparagus spears
Per serving: 20 calories, 2.2 g protein, 3.9 g carbs, 0.1 g fat
Crab Meat
Quantity: 2/3 cup crab meat
Per serving: 82 calories, 18. 2 g protein, 0 g carbs, 0 g fat
Pineapple
Quantity: 1/2 cup fresh, skinned, and cubed pineapple
Per serving: 57 calories, 0 g protein, 14.3 g carbs, 0 g fat
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Brussels Sprouts
Quantity: 1 cup Brussels sprouts
Per serving: 33 calories, 0 g fat, 3.3 g carbs, 0 g fat
Cottage Cheese
Quantity: 1/2 cup cottage cheese
Per serving: 80 calories, 10.6 g protein, 5.3 g carbs, 1.3 g fat
Spaghetti Squash
Quantity: 2/3 cup cooked spaghetti squash
Per serving: 27 calories, 0.7 g protein, 6.5 g carbs, 0.4 g fat
Kiwi
Quantity: 1 1/2 kiwis
Per serving: 61 calories, 1.4 g protein, 14.9 g carbs, 0.7 g fat.
Eggs
Quantity: 1 egg
Per serving: 70 calories, 12 g protein, 0 g carbs, 10 g fat
Broccoli
Quantity: 1 1/3 cup broccoli
Per serving: 35 calories, 1.2 g protein, 4.7 g carbs, 0 g fat
Red Apples
Quantity: 9 apple slices
Per serving: 53 calories, 0 g protein, 12.3 g carbs, 0 g fat
Beef
Quantity: 1/2 cup of cooked ground beef or a 4 oz. steak
Per serving: 42 calories, 4.5 g protein, 4.5 g carbs, 0.7 g fat
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Yellow Onions
Quantity: 2/3 cup yellow onion
Per serving: 40 calories, 1.3 g protein, 9.4 g carbs, 0 g fat
Figs
Quantity: 2 medium figs
Per serving: 74 calories, 0.8 g protein, 19 g carbs, 0.30 g fat
Greek Yogurt
Quantity: 3 1/2 oz Greek yogurt
Per serving: 100 calories, 11 g protein, 12 g carbs, 0 g fat
Sophia is currently an assistant editor at Womans Day.com with experience in writing everything from fashion and beauty to health, fitness, and wellness.
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