Low-Calorie Savory Snacks

Low-Calorie Savory Snacks

By Karen Asp
100-Calorie Salty Snacks

You're craving salt. One giant-sized bag of potato chips later, you've squelched that desire -- and killed your diet. So next time you want a salty snack, keep this guide close by to help you satisfy that craving in 100 calories or less.

Power of Cheese

Can cheese really kick that craving? You bet. Two sticks of Sargento Light String Cheese Snacks will net you 360 mg of sodium at only 100 calories. The bonus? You'll also get bone-strengthening calcium and tummy-filling protein.

So Corny

Popcorn's easy prey when it's heaped into a huge bowl. But thanks to the folks at Pop Secret, you get the ultimate binge protection with the Snack Size 100 Calorie Kettle Corn pack. Plus, with only 25 calories from fat and three grams of fiber, this salty but slightly sweet snack is a clear winner.

Pass the Pringles

Nothing curbs salty cravings like potato chips, especially Pringles. Yet this favorite can easily jeopardize that bottom line. So curb that noshing with a 100 calorie pack. Granted, you're not getting much nutrition, but with so few calories, you can afford a little splurge.

Soy Good

Healthy and savory rolled into one? That's what you get when you nibble a handful of Seapoint Farms Goji Blend Dry Roasted Edamame, a flavorful blend of dry roasted edamame and antioxidant-loaded goji berries. Grab three-quarters of an ounce for a 90-calorie snack with a healthy dose of cholesterol-lowering protein.

Run for the Border

Who said tortilla chips aren't diet food? Granted, they're not carrots or kiwi, but at least Corazonas heart-healthy tortilla chips are made from oats and plant sterols, which may help lower cholesterol. Choose from salsa picante, original or jalapeno jack, but play portion police: Just half an ounce contains 70 calories.

Baked Delight

Baked is better, especially when it comes to Baked! Cheetos Crunchy 100 Calorie Mini Bites. They taste the same as regular Cheetos and still leave your fingers that familiar orange.

Mixed Up

If you're big into texture, you'll love the 100 calorie pack of Ritz Snack Mix. In one bite, you'll get a crunchy blend of crackers, pretzels and wafers with a hint of spice -- and zero trans fats.

PictureQuest

Light & Little

What's light and airy, contains only 90 calories and is so tasty it will become a favorite snack option? Buttered Popcorn Quaker Mini Delights. They're multigrain cakes, but don't expect to get too much fiber from them. What you can expect is a satisfying treat that won't make you stray from your diet.

All Twisted

When you need a mini-meal to hold you over, pick up Snyder's of Hanover 100 Calorie Pretzel Packs. They're low in fat and contain zero trans fat. Best yet? You can easily tote them in your purse or briefcase.