Healthy & Tasty Food Under 100 Calories

Healthy & Tasty Food Under 100 Calories
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Low Calorie Food

Apple (under 100 calories)

The following food under 100 calories are not only beneficial for weight, they are tasty and healthy for you. All calories may not be exact but are very close estimates.

Grains

Grains are high in fiber and B vitamins, including riboflavin, thiamine, niacin, and folate. Fiber provides a feeling of fullness, maintains healthy bowels, regulates sugar levels in the blood, and helps lower cholesterol. B vitamins provide energy and are necessary in maintaining a healthy nervous system.

  • 1 slice of multi-grain bread (toasted) = 70 calories
  • 2 cups of popcorn (air popped) = 60
  • 3 cups of light popcorn (microwave) = 60
  • 1 1/2 cups of popcorn (microwave) = 55
  • 5 Triscuit thin crisps = 45

Fresh Fruits

Fresh fruits are a great source of many vitamins and minerals, are naturally sweet, easy to eat on-the-go and, like grains, are high in fiber. They are packed with antioxidants and other naturally occurring substances that can help prevent chronic diseases such as heart disease and cancer.

  • 1 medium apple = 95 calories
  • 1 small banana = 90
  • 1 small pear = 85
  • 1 cup of blueberries = 80
  • 1 cup of pineapple = 75
  • 1 medium orange = 60
  • 1/2 cup of sweet cherries = 60
  • 17 medium grapes = 60
  • 1 cup of honeydew melon = 60
  • 1 cup of cantaloupe = 55
  • 1 cup of strawberries = 50
  • 1/2 grapefruit = 50
  • 1 medium kiwi = 45
  • 1 cup of watermelon = 45
  • 1 medium peach = 40
  • 1 medium plum = 35
  • 1 medium tangerine = 35

Raw Vegetables

Raw vegetables have the same health benefits as fresh fruits. To enjoy the following even more, you can dip them in a dressing (for example, 1 tablespoon of Publix buttermilk ranch is 65 calories).

  • 1 large carrot = 30 calories
  • 1 cup of broccoli = 30
  • 1 cup of cauliflower = 25
  • 1 stalk of celery = 5

Dairy

Dairy food helps build and maintain strong and healthy bones and teeth.

  • 1/2 cup of fat-free frozen yogurt = 95 calories
  • 1 ounce of mozzarella cheese = 85
  • 1/2 cup of low fat (1%) cottage cheese = 80
  • 1 ounce of feta cheese = 75
  • 1/4 cup of regular frozen yogurt = 60
  • 1/4 cup of flavored low-fat yogurt = 60
  • 1/2 cup of plain low-fat yogurt = 55
  • 1 tablespoon of low fat cream cheese = 30
  • 1/2 tablespoon of whipped butter = 25

Meat, Fish & Eggs

Meat, fish and eggs are great sources of protein. Protein is essential for muscles.

  • 1/2 cup of canned tuna in water (drained) = 90 calories
  • 1 large egg = 75 (egg white = 15 & egg yolk = 60)
  • 1 ounce of cooked salmon = 60
  • 1 ounce of deli chicken breast = 45
  • 1 ounce of deli turkey breast = 30

Nuts & Seeds

Nuts and seeds are also high in protein.

  • 1 tablespoon of natural peanut butter = 95 calories
  • 2 tablespoons of flaxseed = 95
  • 2 tablespoons of pumpkin seeds = 95
  • 12 almonds = 85
  • 9 cashews = 85
  • 15 pecans = 80
  • 1 tablespoon of sunflower seeds = 50

Sweets

Dark chocolate is high in flavonoids, Smucker’s is an all natural fruit spread, and honey has antibacterial properties (do not give honey to a child under the age of 1).

  • 2 Dove dark chocolates = 85 calories
  • 1 tablespoon of Smucker’s simply fruit = 40
  • 1 teaspoon of honey = 20

The above food under 100 calories make a perfect snack between meals and before bedtime.

Sources Used

https://www.lhj.com/recipes/healthy/eating/200-snacks-under-100-calories/

https://www.nutritiondata.com/

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