low cal foods share your knowledge!!

BrittaniDirks
BrittaniDirks Posts: 113 Member
edited November 2024 in Food and Nutrition
Whats the lowest cal youv found..... tortillas, chocolate treat, cheese, pasta, macaroni and cheese, rice, chips, popcorn, barbecue sauce, mayo, cereal, coffee drink... do tell. share it with the world so we can get ideas from each other...

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  • BrittaniDirks
    BrittaniDirks Posts: 113 Member
    blue bunny sweet fredom, no sugar added fudge lites!! only 35 cals, best choc treat iv found so far...
  • RoxieDawn
    RoxieDawn Posts: 15,488 Member
    BrittaniDirks wrote: »
    blue bunny sweet fredom, no sugar added fudge lites!! only 35 cals, best choc treat iv found so far...

    i just ate the vanilla...bought this instead of the blue bell since it was taken off the shelves. I have to say that the Blue Bell is much better.. but it will do for now.
  • Oldbitcollector
    Oldbitcollector Posts: 229 Member
    Tortillas - Goya Shells (90 calories) {very tasty}
    Popcorn - Microwave it yourself in an ordinary bag. (110 calories for the entire bag!)
    Coffee - BLACK. :):)
  • ForeverSunshine09
    ForeverSunshine09 Posts: 966 Member
    Tortillas- meijer soft shell size 80 cals
    Chocolate treat- blue bunny mini swirls 130 or purple cow ice cream sandwiches 160
    Chips- Special K cracker chips I love the sour cream and onion 120 for 30 grams or about 25 chips
    Cheese- Either the thin aliced varieties which are between 35-40 cals a slice or some of sargentos sliced cheese is between 70-80 cals I love their Muenster.
  • BrittaniDirks
    BrittaniDirks Posts: 113 Member
    thanks everyone!! hopefully we can give each other ideas too many of my friends on here have closed/private diary's id like to see more of what other people eat lol!!
  • BrittaniDirks
    BrittaniDirks Posts: 113 Member
    def gonna try the tortillas you guys posted, the lowest iv had is a 110 one
  • ksalvarezn
    ksalvarezn Posts: 16 Member
    Sucker for Starbucks here! I'll ask for a Tall Skinny Caramel Machiato (100cal) when craving a sweet coffee drink from the bar. For a lower cal cold drink I'll order a Grande Green Tea Lemonade unsweetened (45cals).
    Low cal bread? Sara Lee's has a (45cal per slice) option
    Pasta? Simple Truth Organic makes a wheat pasta that's 180cals per 2oz uncooked. Prego makes a light marinara sauce that's 45cals per half cup!
  • BrittaniDirks
    BrittaniDirks Posts: 113 Member
    thanks!
  • BrittaniDirks
    BrittaniDirks Posts: 113 Member
    I actually plan on going to startbucks tom, maybe i should try that instead of a frappe.
  • suruda
    suruda Posts: 1,233 Member
    Try a Frappuccino light...if they have them where you are. Grande Mocha Frappuccino light is only 130 calories. I like a tall caramel one and I believe it is under 100. Totally worth it if you are craving a Frappuccino!

    I think for me, it is things like apples (80 calories well spent), Veggies like celery and cucumber, easy low cal snacks.

    My sweet treat is a dove dark chocolate (50 calories each and I can usually stop at 1) OR Sugar free hot cocoa for 35 calories
  • whmscll
    whmscll Posts: 2,255 Member
    Raw spinach. 2 cups= 14 calories.
  • bibimazoon
    bibimazoon Posts: 50 Member
    edited May 2015
    Joseph's low carb Flax, Oat, Whole Wheat Pita, only 60 calories...nice and soft, not like cardboard
    ETA: I've found it at Walmart and Harris Teeter

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  • lalepepper
    lalepepper Posts: 447 Member
    edited May 2015
    When it comes to treats, I try to balance content and taste. I like the weight watchers dark chocolate raspberry pops and fudge pops (90cal), trader joes has some good frozen treats ranging from 60-90 calories such as the mint chocolate sandwiches and the coffee cream latte bars. Their macarons are also very good and come in chocolate, vanilla, and sometimes a variety pack is available.

    For a crunch I love popcorn. I bought a bowl I can pop kernels in the microwave with, so I'll generally throw 25-50g of kernels in with .25-.5T olive oil and some salt. 100-200 calories depending on portion, and no stupid popcorn bag guesswork.

    If I'm feeling really hungry I find that a greek yogurt parfait can really hit the spot for under 200cal. You can get 0 or 2% plain greek yogurt, and combine with some honey and fruit for a protein-packed snack.

    When I have the time at home, I like to make plates/bowls of a variety of fruits, veggies, and lighter protein choices. Think the platters you see at parties, but on a smaller scale. The variety and colors make it more interesting than just having one thing, and you can add protein sources like cheese, egg, or meats for a nice little meal. I tend to break my fast with something like this on the weekends. For example, 100g of bell pepper, 85g grape tomato, 1oz goat cheese, 1 hard boiled egg, and 85g strawberries comes to about 180 calories.

    Just be mindful of how options that are much lower in cals than similar things can sometimes be less satiating, and sometimes options that are lower calorie can be loaded with sugar alcohols in high amounts, which can cause gastric upset for some.
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