Reverse thread: "Wow, that had how many calories??"

Hungry_Shopgirl
Hungry_Shopgirl Posts: 329 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
This is a link to the original thread where you can write how shocked you were about how many calories were in something: http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10637138/wow-that-had-how-many-calories/p1

But how about the reverse? What foods/meals have tasted so good that you were surprised at how low calorie they were? I think this might be a good way to share ideas about new foods or combinations that we can all incorporate into our everyday eating.
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  • diverdi
    diverdi Posts: 64 Member
    Turkey rashers
  • TheSunAndTheRainfall
    TheSunAndTheRainfall Posts: 82 Member
    Beansprouts. Add to average-sized stir-fry to create HUGE stir-fry. 50 calories for about 150g.
  • Decapins
    Decapins Posts: 49 Member
    most little lollipops are like 60 cals
  • Noreenmarie1234
    Noreenmarie1234 Posts: 7,492 Member
    Wasn't there another thread for this? Why did you make a new one? Love this idea, just wondering why you made a new one instead of commenting on the reverse one that already exists.
  • crabbybrianna
    crabbybrianna Posts: 344 Member
    edited February 2018
    http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10637861/wow-that-had-how-few-calories/
  • MelanieCN77
    MelanieCN77 Posts: 4,047 Member
    Eggplant is pretty light in cals, makes for a good filler veg.
  • toxikon
    toxikon Posts: 2,383 Member
    Fiber One bars! 90 cals and they taste like a soft dessert bar that'd normally be like 200 calories.

    Broth-based veggie soups.
  • happyfeetrebel1
    happyfeetrebel1 Posts: 1,005 Member
    janelleginnetto wrote: »
    Lean Cuisine meals, especially the chicken club Panini, it can fill even my 250 lb boyfriend up until the next meal at only 360 calories and 22 grams of protein

    The chicken Parmesan too! Nice protein hit and it’s actually yummy!
  • sdolan91
    sdolan91 Posts: 250 Member
    janelleginnetto wrote: »
    Lean Cuisine meals, especially the chicken club Panini, it can fill even my 250 lb boyfriend up until the next meal at only 360 calories and 22 grams of protein

    i love that one! and any pasta one i feel tastes really good.
  • Crafty_camper123
    Crafty_camper123 Posts: 1,440 Member
    edited September 2018
    Never mind wrong thread!
  • VUA21
    VUA21 Posts: 2,072 Member
    Pretty much every "kid" cereal. 1 serving (27g) of Cocoa Puffs only have 100 calories! Yes!
  • jennifer_417
    jennifer_417 Posts: 12,344 Member
    edited September 2018
    Tzatziki sauce, Greek yogurt in general, cheese, spaghetti squash, bacon.
  • New_Heavens_Earth
    New_Heavens_Earth Posts: 610 Member
    Progresso soups
    Mission brand small corn tortillas, 3 for 120 calories. Perfect with tilapia, lettuce tomato and Bolthouse cilantro dressing for a fish taco.
    Puffed wheat and puffed rice cereals.
  • vegmebuff
    vegmebuff Posts: 31,389 Member
    pumpkin puree...1.5 cups of it for just under 100 calories!
  • Safari_Gal
    Safari_Gal Posts: 888 Member
    Mussels! 12 calories each!
  • VUA21
    VUA21 Posts: 2,072 Member
    New_Heavens_Earth wrote: »
    Progresso soups
    Mission brand small corn tortillas, 3 for 120 calories. Perfect with tilapia, lettuce tomato and Bolthouse cilantro dressing for a fish taco.
    Puffed wheat and puffed rice cereals.

    I love fish tacos, have them about once a week. I swap out the lettuce for cucumbers: the crunch of cucumbers compliments the tenderness of the fish so well and doesn't get soggy as quick with dressing or other toppings (I make a Greek yogurt with cilantro "dressing" in lui of store bought dressings).
  • Torxa
    Torxa Posts: 61 Member
    The way I make a simple grilled cheese sandwich, 208 calories.

    A simple plate of bean and cheese nachos, 215 to 240 calories.

    One Russell Stover nutty, chewy, or crispy chocolate, 73 calories.

    Heart of Palm, 20 calories in half a cup! I love heart of palm but never considered the calories before. Now I keep it in stock at all times for days where I am having trouble staying in my calorie range due to a restaurant meal or family get together.

    Lean Cuisine meals. I made the switch from grabbing fast food in a pinch to grabbing a frozen Lean Cuisine. So far I have had 54 different meals and of those, 20 were excellent and I have purchased them again. I also save gas and time.

    I really wish this kind of thing was taught in school.
  • scaye103092
    scaye103092 Posts: 48 Member
    Cashew milk! I love love love it and it’s only like 30 calories per serving! Perfect for mixing with protein powder for the full feeling and nutrients without using water to cut down calories. And the ‘pizza’ I make almost daily! Aldi fit&active flatbread is only 90 calories. With plain, no salt added, tomato sauce, .5 serving each mozz and sharp cheddar I can have a whole pizza for 210 calories, maybe a little more if I add olives or a ‘chikn’ patties, and it’s very filling!!
  • bioklutz
    bioklutz Posts: 1,365 Member
    When I first looked up the calories on strawberries I was stoked! I used to eat half the pint and save the rest for another day. I can just go ahead and eat the entire pint. :)

    Mustard and hot sauce where also pleasant discoveries.
  • RAinWA
    RAinWA Posts: 1,980 Member
    CarvedTones wrote: »
    VUA21 wrote: »
    Pretty much every "kid" cereal. 1 serving (27g) of Cocoa Puffs only have 100 calories! Yes!

    I was going to post this. I actually prefer almond milk on cereal; even the sweetened almond milk only adds 22 calories for 3 ounces, which is enough for an actual weighed serving of most cereal. The other surprise in cereals goes the other way - the ones that appear to be healthier choices geared toward adults are usually higher in calories. Often that is due to nuts. The ones you really have to watch out for is the granola based cereals.

    But what you hear about kids' cereal being nearly all sugar is mostly old info; they reacted to the push back on that years ago, cut the sugar and added more whole grain. Most have become a reasonable choice as part of a healthy diet. Besides, they're magically delicious. :smiley:

    I add "kid's" cereal to my yogurt a lot. Lately it's been Cinnamon Frosted Flakes - so good and 28 grams is only about 100 calories.
  • VUA21
    VUA21 Posts: 2,072 Member
    CarvedTones wrote: »
    VUA21 wrote: »
    Pretty much every "kid" cereal. 1 serving (27g) of Cocoa Puffs only have 100 calories! Yes!

    I was going to post this. I actually prefer almond milk on cereal; even the sweetened almond milk only adds 22 calories for 3 ounces, which is enough for an actual weighed serving of most cereal. The other surprise in cereals goes the other way - the ones that appear to be healthier choices geared toward adults are usually higher in calories. Often that is due to nuts. The ones you really have to watch out for is the granola based cereals.

    But what you hear about kids' cereal being nearly all sugar is mostly old info; they reacted to the push back on that years ago, cut the sugar and added more whole grain. Most have become a reasonable choice as part of a healthy diet. Besides, they're magically delicious. :smiley:

    I also have almond milk on my cereal, more because I'm lactose intolerant than any calorie savings. The lower calories are an added bonus.

    Yeah, most "healthy" cereals are anything but healthy! Check out the calories on the Quaker Oat Medley's....eeek!!!!

    Yep, most "kiddie" cereals are whole grain now. So I'm happy going cuckoo for my chocolatey snack.

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