10 Low-Calorie Snacks: Portions, Calories and Protein

BiteCal editorial · Updated 23 October 2026 · 2 min läsning

Looking for low cal snacks? Try plain Greek yogurt, edamame, fruit or air-popped popcorn. Compare 10 portions under 150 calories, plus everyday foods whose calories are easy to underestimate.

10 low-calorie snacks: portions, calories and protein

Snack	Edible portion	Approx. calories	Protein (g)
Fresh strawberries	150 g	48	1.0
Apple with skin	150 g	78	0.4
Fresh blueberries	150 g	86	1.1
Plain nonfat Greek yogurt	170 g	100	17.3
Cooked edamame	100 g shelled beans	121	11.9
Hard-boiled egg + carrot sticks	50 g egg + 100 g raw carrot	119	7.2
Plain air-popped popcorn	25 g popped	97	3.2
Almonds + strawberries	10 g almonds + 150 g strawberries	106	3.1
Greek yogurt + strawberries	100 g yogurt + 150 g strawberries	107	11.2
Greek yogurt + apple	100 g yogurt + 100 g apple	111	10.5

Start with the portion

Values are calculated from identified USDA foods and edible weights, without extra sugar, oil or sauces. Yogurt means plain nonfat Greek yogurt; popcorn means plain air-popped popcorn. Use the actual label for packaged products.

Everyday foods with easy-to-underestimate calories

Natural, unsweetened or fresh-looking does not always mean low in calories. These foods can still provide useful nutrients. The point is to record the portion you actually eat.

5 everyday foods with easy-to-underestimate calories

Food	Edible portion	Approx. calories	What to watch
Almonds	30 g	174	Easy to keep taking another handful
Smooth peanut butter, unsalted	32 g	191	A thicker spread changes the portion
Avocado	150 g	240	Weight excludes skin and pit
Medjool dates	60 g	166	Small pieces can add up in weight
Olive oil	14 g	124	Include oil added to salad or the pan

Choose a sweet, savory or crunchy snack

Start with a flavor you enjoy, then adjust for appetite and time until your next meal. Calories are one part of the choice; consider protein, fiber and satisfaction too.

Pick a snack by flavor and texture

Craving	Try	When logging
Sweet	Greek yogurt + strawberries	Count flavored yogurt and honey separately
Savory	Edamame or egg + carrot sticks	Weigh shelled beans and peeled eggs
Crunchy	Plain air-popped popcorn	Include added oil, butter or sugar
Nutty	10 g almonds + fruit	Portion first instead of estimating a handful

Three habits that make snack logging easier

Portion before eating, include oils and toppings, and check servings per package. A package containing 2.5 servings at 100 calories each provides 250 calories if you eat it all.

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Vanliga frågor

Which snacks are under 100 calories?

At the listed portions: 150 g strawberries (48), 150 g apple (78), 150 g blueberries (86) or 25 g plain air-popped popcorn (97). Add toppings separately.

Which options provide more protein?

170 g plain nonfat Greek yogurt provides about 17.3 g protein and 100 calories; 100 g cooked shelled edamame provides about 11.9 g protein and 121 calories.

Can nuts and avocado fit a weight-loss plan?

Yes. Their calorie density does not make them unhealthy. Measure the portion and consider it alongside your overall meals and snacks.

Will low-calorie snacks guarantee weight loss?

No. Weight change depends on overall energy intake and expenditure and individual factors; a single snack cannot guarantee a result.

Källor

Sources checked 23 October 2026. Food values use identified USDA SR Legacy records and edible weights. Calories are rounded to whole numbers; actual foods and brands vary.

10 Low-Calorie Snacks: Portions, Calories and Protein