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5 Foods That Are Roughly 100 Calories

5 Foods That Are Roughly 100 Calories

If you need some low-calorie snack ideas, then you are in luck. In this article, you are going to learn about 5 foods that are either 100 calories or around that. Finding a 100 calorie snack is difficult because 100 calories is simply not a lot. To give you an idea of how little leeway you have, a single tablespoon of peanut butter is roughly 100 calories. However, there are some light snacks and foods that you can eat without going over the 100 calorie benchmark.

Radishes

Radishes are kind of an ignored fruit, but they are extremely low-calorie and can be quite tasty if you know what you are doing. 100 sliced radishes are roughly 100 calories when eaten raw. Depending on how you cook them, the calorie count varies a bit. Radishes can be tasty when paired with the right dip or mustard and are a great 100 calorie snack.

Shrimp

Shrimp isn’t typically considered a low-calorie snack, but it is shockingly low when it comes to calories. 13 shrimp, give or take a few calories depending on the size, works out to roughly 100 calories. Pair with a low-calorie sauce and you have a light, protein-rich snack that is easy to eat cold or hot. Be aware, that depending on how you cook them, it could mess with the total calorie count significantly.

Oranges

Oranges, more specifically Clementine Oranges, are probably the most delicious object on this list (although that is very subjective). Surprisingly, 3 clementine oranges are only 100 calories. Clementine oranges are thus a great post-workout snack or a good choice for a low-calorie breakfast. It is also a great source of nutrients like Vitamin C.

Cherry Tomatoes

Not everyone likes raw tomatoes, but they are a great snack option. Roughly 30 or so cherry tomatoes (again depending on the size) is the equivalent of 100 calories. If you eat fewer cherry tomatoes, you can combine them with a nice ranch dip for a nice snack that provides a lot of crunch.

Popcorn

Movie popcorn and store-bought popcorn is terrible for your health and is rich in calories. However, you don’t have to swear off this great little treat altogether. Buying popcorn yourself and air-popping it allows you to control the ingredients and keep the calorie count down. You can eat a little over 3 cups of air-popped popcorn and not go over the 100 calorie limit. A great snack for binge-watching.