Foods Under 100 Calories

Eating healthy is hard! Okay?!

When I hear someone saying, “Hey! I love eating healthy all the time!” I feel like losing my temper (which is not a good thing).

I know there are people who hold the courage to make the right decision about choosing healthier food options. But, as a human being, I fail to believe that they are free of unhealthy cravings, I mean at least once in a year or a life time!

And there’s one more dilemma I face all the time, like many of you I’m sure, snacking while trying to maintain a healthy diet!

I’ve struggled ( still struggling actually!) to find the best options to snack from or even tried to find the exact number of how much calories a food holds. I didn’t want to cross my daily calorie intake limit by snacking. And it is hard to do so.

Choosing the right kind of snack can also be helpful for one’s weight loss journey.

So, I’m sharing some name of foods under 100 calories, or may be 100 calories, that can be helpful for me and you too.

Here's the Foods with Quantity, Calories (Approx) and Benefits:

1. Boiled Egg

1 piece

78cal

Rich in Protein, Vitamin D and B, iron.

2. Blueberries

1 cup

83cal

Known as the king of antioxidant foods!

3.Orange

1 piece

60cal

Low in sugar, rich in Vitamin C and fiber.

4. Hummus

2 tablespoon

93cal

Contains protein and fiber.

5. Popcorn (air popped)

3 cups

Under 100cal

Popcorn is known to be one of the healthiest and most popular snacks. It also keeps your teeth clean!

6. Pistachios

20 pieces

80cal

Good source of antioxidant and unsaturated fat.

7. Melon

1 cup

50cal

Reduces blood pressure and good for bone health.

8. Cheerios

1 cup

100cal

A classic snack for both kids and adults.

9. Raisin Bread

1 slice

80cal

Contains fiber and antioxidant.

10. Baby Carrots

8 pieces

40cal

Filled with fiber, potassium and contains vitamin A, K1.

11. Almond

10-12 pieces

Under 100 calories

Contains healthy fats, fiber, protein, magnesium and Vitamin E.

12. Oats

½ cup

83cal

Rich in fiber and antioxidant.

13. Strawberry

1 cup

46cal

Contains Vitamin C , potassium, antioxidant and plant compounds.

14. Peanut butter

1 tablespoon

100cal

Filled in fiber, protein, Vitamin E and Potassium.

15. Avocado

1/3 piece

100cal

Loaded with healthy fats and fiber.

16. Steamed or boiled Shrimp

10 large

90cal

Great source of protein and omega-3 fatty acid.

17. Marshmallow

3 large

80cal

Contains unique demulcent properties.

18. Cherry tomatoes

30 raw

90cal

Contains Vitamin A,C and K.

19. Potato chips

10 pieces

100cal

Potatoes contain fiber.

20. Banana

1 medium

90cal

Filled in Vitamin c, potassium and manganese.

21. Raspberries

100 pieces

100cal

Contains Vitamin C and anti-inflammatory properties.

22. Olives

10 pieces

60cal

Rich in Vitamin E and powerful antioxidant.

23. Dried figs

5 pieces

100cal

Full of fiber.

24. Cashews

15 pieces

100cal

Filled with iron, magnesium, copper, zinc, phosphorus.

25. Celery

15 ribs

90cal

Contains Vitamin A, C, K and Minerals.

26. Pretzels (unsalted)

15 pieces

80cal

High in carbs, low in fat and protein. Contains fiber.

27. Boiled green beans

50 pieces

100cal

Contains Vitamin C, K and dietary fiber.

28. Pumpkin seeds

2 tablespoon

80cal

Very high in Magnesium, fiber and antioxidant.

29. Apple

1 medium

80cal

Contains Vitamin A, B1, B2, B6 and C.

30. Peanuts

About a fist full

100cal

Great source of protein, healthy fat and fiber. Contains multiple nutrients too.

I know it is hard to count calories all the time. It is hard to know the exact amount of calorie a food holds.

Here’s what I do. I try to measure foods, when I’m not using my food measuring machine, by carrying them in my fist and that can be counted as one cup.

I also try to avoid processed foods like bars or whatever, because I don’t know what goes in there! The best option is eating a whole food or fruit , that can make you satisfied and keep the tummy full.

Let me know your favorite foods under 100 calories and their benefits, I’ll add it to the list! I’m also curious to know if you find your favorite one on the list above.

To do that, write down a comment below.

Let “fitness” be our goal and “health” our main priority!

Thank you for reading.