Sweets & Snacks that are below 120 calories

Muahahaha · 15-09-2014 5:22pm #1

I've got a sweet tooth but always do my best to run a calorie deficit of 500 calories a day, which I generally achieve. As part of that I usually like to have a snack as a treat, provided the snack is 5% or less of my daily calorie intake. Which means it has to be 100-120 calories or so. Luckily since I began counting calories I've realised the big variances in calories between snacks. One day I had noticed how a bag of Hunky Dorys is 240 calories compared to 91 calories for a bag of Skips. So I quickly learnt that the snack you choose can make a big difference. Things like muffins are completely out for me now as they are often 400 calories and over, whereas before I wouldn't have thought twice about it.

It can be quite difficult to find crisps & snacks that are below 120 calories which is why I'd appreciate any pointers so I can widen my choices whilst still meeting my calorie goals.

So far all I've really found is

Rancheroes 95 calories
Skips 91 calories
Chewits 110 calories
Fruit Pastilles 110 calories

If anyone knows of others please tell. Especially interested to find out if there are any chocolate products out there that come un under 120 calories, I think a Chomp might do?

patsypantaloni · 15-09-2014 5:25pm

Curly wurlies are 115 calories, they're my lifesaver when i'm craving chocolate and trying to be good!

Typer Monkey · 15-09-2014 5:51pm

Treat size twirl or dairy milk. 2 Jaffa cakes or 3 rich tea biscuits?

Tigger99 · 15-09-2014 6:05pm

Purple snack bars
2 finger kitkats
Aldi hunky dory crisps are just over at 129

conzy · 15-09-2014 6:20pm

The humble freddo bar, sugar free jelly can also be eaten in industrial quantities.

Pretty sure the calories you have quoted for fruit pastilles are per 1/2 tube unfortunately

crafty feckers

Muahahaha · 15-09-2014 6:31pm

patsypantaloni wrote: »

Curly wurlies are 115 calories, they're my lifesaver when i'm craving chocolate and trying to be good!

Jaysis thanks for that. Your reply alone is exactly why I began the thread, I love Curly Wurlys but would never have thought that they are only 115 calories, I'll be having one or two of them every week from now on=)

Greenmachine · 15-09-2014 6:34pm

Rice crackers.

Muahahaha · 15-09-2014 6:36pm

conzy wrote: »

The humble freddo bar, sugar free jelly can also be eaten in industrial quantities.

Pretty sure the calories you have quoted for fruit pastilles are per 1/2 tube unfortunately crafty feckers

Ah you're right on the Fruit Pastilles, thats them chopped so. Same thing happened me with a Kinder Bueno, on first glance I swore it was 120 calories but it turned out to be per stick, not per pack. This practice really should be outlawed, the food companies just run rings around the public sometimes.

rubadub · 15-09-2014 6:54pm

Muahahaha wrote: »

I love Curly Wurlys but would never have thought that they are only 115 calories, I'll be having one or two of them every week from now on=)

Curly wurlys can be got cheap enough in dealz or €2 type shops.

Most bars have reduced in size this year to be approx 250kcal, some did not change much if at all, e.g. double deckers were always around 250kcal.

So you could just get bars and cut them in half or in the case of twin finger ones just eat one. Thats if you can resist it, I know I can't.

Lots of these "airy" bars are low in cals simply because they are low in weight. You usually pay over the odds for them. A curly wurly has all the bits chopped out, aeros & wispas & malteasers are full of air. Some prefer the feel of these bars as they seem more substantial, and you might not scoff it as fast as if it was melted down and a solid bar of half or 1/3rd the volume.

I only found out this year that if bars are below 50g they do not have to decalre weight, this is why the likes of wispa or aero might not state it on the packet, it can often be calculated though or figured out off multipacks. Many usually big bars that shrank do state the grams if they are now below 50g though, like snickers.

homemadecider · 15-09-2014 7:31pm

About 20g dark choc should hit the spot.

Behind the Fence · 15-09-2014 7:35pm

Chomps are 90 I think.

FlUtO · 15-09-2014 7:39pm

Toffee is quite low and can last a good while. Brush your teeth well after it though. !

Mick Murdock · 15-09-2014 8:48pm

Good thread. Some chocolate experts here!

Alf Veedersane · 15-09-2014 8:49pm

conzy wrote: »

The humble freddo bar, sugar free jelly can also be eaten in industrial quantities.

I wholeheartedly endorse this.

Which reminds me...must make some now

Alf Veedersane · 15-09-2014 8:56pm

Animal bars. 100 kcals.

Tasty and has bonus pictures of animals on them.

Muahahaha · 15-09-2014 9:11pm

These sugar free jellies- are they a speciality product for diabetics or would you find them in a supermarket? What brands should I look for

BrianJD · 15-09-2014 9:13pm

Cadbury Snack Sandwich - 103 calories

Alf Veedersane · 15-09-2014 9:15pm

Muahahaha wrote: »

These sugar free jellies- are they a speciality product for diabetics or would you find them in a supermarket? What brands should I look for

Hartley's sugar-free jelly.

Should be able to get it in any supermarket.

It's a powder you mix with 250ml of hot water, stir and add 250ml of cold water.

Leave to cool and set.

500ml of jelly with less than 40 kcals but infinite NOMs.

Muahahaha · 15-09-2014 9:17pm

rubadub wrote: »

Curly wurlys can be got cheap enough in dealz or €2 type shops.

Most bars have reduced in size this year to be approx 250kcal, some did not change much if at all, e.g. double deckers were always around 250kcal.

So you could just get bars and cut them in half or in the case of twin finger ones just eat one. Thats if you can resist it, I know I can't.

Lots of these "airy" bars are low in cals simply because they are low in weight. You usually pay over the odds for them. A curly wurly has all the bits chopped out, aeros & wispas & malteasers are full of air. Some prefer the feel of these bars as they seem more substantial, and you might not scoff it as fast as if it was melted down and a solid bar of half or 1/3rd the volume.

I only found out this year that if bars are below 50g they do not have to decalre weight, this is why the likes of wispa or aero might not state it on the packet, it can often be calculated though or figured out off multipacks. Many usually big bars that shrank do state the grams if they are now below 50g though, like snickers.

Yeah I think Malterasers are 187 calories and they promote it as a lighter chocolate.
Like you there is no way I can split chocolate in half and leave the other half for another occasion. If its getting opened its getting eaten ! Its a pain which means I can never have multi packs in the house and I'm just liable to scoff the contents over two days rather than the week it was 'supposed' to be. I really think I have a sugar addiction so I have to control it by just buying treats when they're earned rather than storing them in the house.

Muahahaha · 15-09-2014 9:21pm

Alf Veedersane wrote: »

Hartley's sugar-free jelly.

Should be able to get it in any supermarket.

It's a powder you mix with 250ml of hot water, stir and add 250ml of cold water.

Leave to cool and set.

500ml of jelly with less than 40 kcals but infinite NOMs.

Thanks for that, I must check it out as 40 calories is rock bottom stuff

Alf Veedersane · 15-09-2014 9:38pm

Muahahaha wrote: »

Thanks for that, I must check it out as 40 calories is rock bottom stuff

Just checked there. Each sachet makes 570ml, not 570ml, which makes 4 servings *snigger* each of which has 9 kcals.

endacl · 15-09-2014 9:43pm

Muahahaha wrote: »

Jaysis thanks for that. Your reply alone is exactly why I began the thread, I love Curly Wurlys but would never have thought that they are only 115 calories, I'll be having one or two of them every week from now on=)

Half a curly wurly is only 57.5 calories. Just sayin'...

doctorwhogirl · 15-09-2014 10:43pm

I've been known to consume full pints of jelly in one sitting... I figure the whisking I do when making it has it burnt off already.

Mick Murdock · 16-09-2014 11:04am

Muahahaha wrote: »

Yeah I think Malterasers are 187 calories and they promote it as a lighter chocolate.
Like you there is no way I can split chocolate in half and leave the other half for another occasion. If its getting opened its getting eaten ! Its a pain which means I can never have multi packs in the house and I'm just liable to scoff the contents over two days rather than the week it was 'supposed' to be. I really think I have a sugar addiction so I have to control it by just buying treats when they're earned rather than storing them in the house.

I think most people are guilty of this.

I'd imagine it's tough for people who share with family where temptation is unavoidable.. I now live alone for most of the year and while it can be a bit lonely at times

it certainly helped me with weight loss.

I shop pretty much day to day other than essentials. Probably more expensive but I only buy what I need when I need it. Buying value packs in Dealz might make economic sense but may be a false economy in the long run. :cool:

rubadub · 16-09-2014 11:33am

Muahahaha wrote: »

I can never have multi packs

I am a sucker for mulitpacks, they are just so much cheaper I can't resist. Same with donuts. I had suggested freezing bars before so you cannot easily scoff them, some are tougher than others, like a frozen snickers would break your teeth.

I do freeze donuts, they freeze pretty well and I take one out and bring to work and its defrosted by about 11am.

Aldi do high % cocoa bars which are fairly small and a good price. It is harder to wolf one down as the taste is so strong.

Kerryite · 16-09-2014 1:00pm

Hot chocolate satisfies my chocolate cravings! Cadbury's Highlights are 40 calories per cup when made with hot water, and a dash of milk doesn't add much more. Always good!

Alf Veedersane · 16-09-2014 1:05pm

Kerryite wrote: »

Hot chocolate satisfies my chocolate cravings! Cadbury's Highlights are 40 calories per cup when made with hot water, and a dash of milk doesn't add much more. Always good!

I use this one too. The Highlights are filling enough as well.

Kovu · 16-09-2014 1:19pm

I freeze the party packs of mini bars from Lidl. They have fake snickers, mars, bounty, hazelnut snickers:D, and twix.
Then I have a nibbly bar that takes me half an hour to eat!

Or a wodge of chocolate goo if I eat the frozen bar all at once. Mmmm.

Velvet Crunch at 83 calories are always one of my favourite treats. Same for the sweet chilli Snack a Jacks at 108 calories.

mel.b · 16-09-2014 1:26pm

Behind the Fence wrote: »

Chomps are 90 I think.

Where can you get Chomps?

rubadub · 16-09-2014 1:44pm

mel.b wrote: »

Where can you get Chomps?

http://www.dealz.ie/5pk-cadbury-chomp

5 for 1.49

tesco are cheaper at the moment, 12 for €3
http://www.tesco.ie/groceries/Product/Details/?id=279784888

dastardly00 · 16-09-2014 3:04pm

Aldi Moser Roth Dark Chocolate 70% Cocoa (5x25g bars in a pack). Each bar (25g) is 142 kcal.

Mink · 16-09-2014 3:35pm

For a salt & vinegar kick - the salt and vinegar sticks from Aldi (multipacks) are really good (better than chipsticks in my opinion) and are about 97 calories.

Also from aldi are the "roar bars" (fake Lion bars). They are about 1-2 bites in them and I think about 60 calories and are just a great little chocolate craving squashers.

Most of those multi packs of mini bars are great for a small sweet but under 100 calories. The trick is not to take more than one at a time. They are individually wrapped and for some reason this works psychologically for me!

mel.b · 16-09-2014 10:49pm

rubadub wrote: »

http://www.dealz.ie/5pk-cadbury-chomp

5 for 1.49

tesco are cheaper at the moment, 12 for €3
http://www.tesco.ie/groceries/Product/Details/?id=279784888

Thanks. I realised though these chomps are different to the Australian chomps which is what i instantly thought of when i saw your post

Tarzana · 16-09-2014 11:40pm

Fudges are 110kcal. I find them very satisfying, a great ol' sugary kick off them.

Muahahaha · 17-09-2014 12:08am

Alf Veedersane wrote: »

Hartley's sugar-free jelly.

Should be able to get it in any supermarket.

It's a powder you mix with 250ml of hot water, stir and add 250ml of cold water.

Leave to cool and set.

500ml of jelly with less than 40 kcals but infinite NOMs.

Just scoffed my second Hartleys Strawberry jelly out of a small coffee cup. Delicious. I'm sitting here astounded that all i''ve consumed is 18 calories, I might do two trips up the stairs and back just to say I've burnt it off haha! Thanks again, great tip.

rubadub wrote: »

I am a sucker for mulitpacks, they are just so much cheaper I can't resist. Same with donuts. I had suggested freezing bars before so you cannot easily scoff them, some are tougher than others, like a frozen snickers would break your teeth.

.

It absolutely kills me inside that I have to lump out a euro for a single pack of crisps when I know I could get 6 or 7 of them for around €3. But if I can't control my urges at home I'm just going to have to take the hit in the pocket and buy them for immediate consumption

.Kovu. wrote: »

Velvet Crunch at 83 calories are always one of my favourite treats. Same for the sweet chilli Snack a Jacks at 108 calories.

I love Velvet Crunch, its one of my favourites and 83 calories is also rock bottom for a crisp.

Just wondering is it the case with popcorn if you make it at home its actually a pretty healthy snack (even more so if air popped rather than oil) but if you buy it in a supermarket it seems to have tons of added sugar, salt, etc that bumps the calories up. I'm pretty sure I looked at a regular popcorn packet a while back and it was something like 220 calories which kinda surprised me. Are there any popcorns that are deliberately low calorie commonly available in shops?

SamforMayo · 17-09-2014 10:21pm

Muahahaha wrote: »

Just scoffed my second Hartleys Strawberry jelly out of a small coffee cup. Delicious. I'm sitting here astounded that all i''ve consumed is 18 calories, I might do two trips up the stairs and back just to say I've burnt it off haha! Thanks again, great tip.

It absolutely kills me inside that I have to lump out a euro for a single pack of crisps when I know I could get 6 or 7 of them for around €3. But if I can't control my urges at home I'm just going to have to take the hit in the pocket and buy them for immediate consumption

I love Velvet Crunch, its one of my favourites and 83 calories is also rock bottom for a crisp.

Just wondering is it the case with popcorn if you make it at home its actually a pretty healthy snack (even more so if air popped rather than oil) but if you buy it in a supermarket it seems to have tons of added sugar, salt, etc that bumps the calories up. I'm pretty sure I looked at a regular popcorn packet a while back and it was something like 220 calories which kinda surprised me. Are there any popcorns that are deliberately low calorie commonly available in shops?

Manhattan popcorn is 130 calories for a big bag.

Pingi · 17-09-2014 10:52pm

Chewits are 115cal per pack

amklo · 18-09-2014 12:19pm

Chocolate rice cake - about 82kcals and big enough...spread a little peanut butter on the back and you've a healthier snickers like snack.
Cadbury's mini rolls around the 100kcal mark
Mini (2finger) kit kats - 107kcal, hit the spot and packs often on special offer too, bonus.
"corn snack crisps" like meanies etc, all around the 100kcal mark compared with 200odd for hunky dorys etc

GunnerBlue · 18-09-2014 12:28pm

Muahahaha wrote: »

These sugar free jellies- are they a speciality product for diabetics or would you find them in a supermarket? What brands should I look for

You can get sugar free jelly in lidl for 40 cents or so. Castello is the name of the brand.

Alf Veedersane · 18-09-2014 12:32pm

amklo wrote: »

Chocolate rice cake - about 82kcals and big enough...spread a little peanut butter on the back and you've a healthier snickers like snack.

Steady on with the peanut butter. Easy enough to double the calories with an injudicious blob.

Tigger99 · 18-09-2014 12:49pm

Try the plain rice cakes with peanut butter, 1 cake and half a tablespoon of pb is 80 cals and will leave you fuller for longer than choc.

PinkLemonade · 18-09-2014 1:35pm

Tigger99 wrote: »

Try the plain rice cakes with peanut butter, 1 cake and half a tablespoon of pb is 80 cals and will leave you fuller for longer than choc.

I love peanut butter and oat cakes , or peanut butter and apple, high in calories but leaves you very satisfied

Clionam22 · 18-10-2014 4:05am

Lollipops are brill, Lidls are 38kcals
Nakd bars, most are under 100kcals
Twisters, 70kcals
Aldi have lots of 40-120kcal ice creams
Coco pop/krispie bar, 83kcal
WW Caramel cake bars, 89kcal
Oreos, 54kcal each
Drumstick/refresher bars, 76kcal

El_Dangeroso · 19-10-2014 10:27pm

I wonder if people could moderate highly palatable calorie dense junkfood like people are suggesting on this thread, would they ever have had a weight problem to begin with?

Just a thought.

cynicalcough · 21-10-2014 9:37am

That is what people are writing about though - moderating junk food to a small percentage of daily calories. Some people do better cutting it out altogether but each to their own, there's no point being condescending and sanctimonious about it.

El_Dangeroso · 21-10-2014 9:43am

cynicalcough wrote: »

That is what people are writing about though - moderating junk food to a small percentage of daily calories. Some people do better cutting it out altogether but each to their own, there's no point being condescending and sanctimonious about it.

I'm neither being condescending nor sanctimonious, junk food is by design difficult to moderate. This is not a failing of the person, it's biology.

I don't doubt some people can do it, but read Sugar Salt Fat, it's a great book that goes into how highly rewarding food affects the brain reward systems in order to perpetuate cravings and overeating of that food. (BTW I'm not saying that sugar, salt or fat and inherently bad, but the unnatural combinations of these ingredients in processed food override our natural fullness mechanisms in the brain.)

cynicalcough · 21-10-2014 9:57am

El_Dangeroso wrote: »

I wonder if people could moderate highly palatable calorie dense junkfood like people are suggesting on this thread, would they ever have had a weight problem to begin with?

Just a thought.

If you genuinely didn't mean for the above to be condescending and sanctimonious then I would take a look at your communication skills because it certainly read that way to me.

I have read that book and many others and I get the point about being difficult to limit consumption but for some people having a treat as part of their calorie goals keeps them on the straight and narrow and prevents binging. Weight loss is a psychological game as well as a biological one so as I said each to their own.

Alf Veedersane · 21-10-2014 10:16am

cynicalcough wrote: »

If you genuinely didn't mean for the above to be condescending and sanctimonious then I would take a look at your communication skills because it certainly read that way to me.

To be fair to ED, I didn't read it as sanctimonious or condescending.

It's why people are suggesting small bars and not to just have the occasional square of a Dairy Milk etc.

El_Dangeroso · 21-10-2014 10:17am

cynicalcough wrote: »

If you genuinely didn't mean for the above to be condescending and sanctimonious then I would take a look at your communication skills because it certainly read that way to me.

I have read that book and many others and I get the point about being difficult to limit consumption but for some people having a treat as part of their calorie goals keeps them on the straight and narrow and prevents binging. Weight loss is a psychological game as well as a biological one so as I said each to their own.

If it read that way to you then that is your problem I'm afraid.

Where is the evidence that it keeps people on the straight and narrow? All I see in people who try to moderate junk is their weight goes down for a time, then back up, then down again, then back up.

You seem to be taking the suggestion personally like it's an edict. I'm not saying you can never enjoy a mars bar again, just that most people who do well with weight loss long term (5 years+), break their destructive eating habits, and that includes reliance on 'treats'.

conzy · 21-10-2014 6:53pm

You can have as much dust as you like

kerry4sam · 21-10-2014 10:05pm

One finger of twirl is 115cal, put the other in the fridge until another time.

Will-power a must here though,

kerry4sam

Sweets & Snacks that are below 120 calories

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