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HG's "IT" List of 100-Calorie Snacks!

Posted Tue, Apr 24, 2007, 6:00 am PDT
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Here are HG's TOP ATE picks for the best new snacks in the 100-calorie category! In no particular order ...

Slim-a-Bear 100 Calorie Ice Cream Sandwiches, Vanilla and Chocolate
(1 sandwich: 100 calories, 1.5g fat, 65 mg sodium, 21g carbs, 2 - 3g fiber, 8 - 10g sugars, 2g protein)

Who else but a fit (dare we say HOT) polar bear could come up with these genius snacks? A chunky swirl of ice cream (either chocolate or vanilla) is smushed between two soft, chocolately, cookie-like wafers to form a super-cute, slightly smaller version of a classic round ice cream sandwich. Yum! Super-low in fat with a side of fiber, these chilly treats clock in at just 1 Point each, if you're counting.


Chex 100 Calorie Snacks, Chocolate-Caramel and Cheddar
(1 pouch: 100 calories, 2.5 - 3.5g fat, 190 - 320mg sodium, 17 - 18g carbs, 0 - 1g fiber, 2 - 6g sugars, 1 - 2 g protein)

Who doesn't love Chex Mix? This particular snack mix line covers pretty much any craving you may have -- sweet, salty, crunchy, cheesy ... chocolatey ... caramel-y?! (Don't worry; the cheesy Cheddar flavor and the Chocolate Caramel variety are two different versions). Once only available in those huge multiple-portion bags (yikes!), we're very, VERY grateful that these new portion-controlled packs exist. Three cheers for Chex! 


Sport Beans Energizing Jelly Beans
(1 package: 100 calories, 0g fat, 80mg sodium, 25g carbs, 0g fiber, 19g sugars, 0g protein)

These flavor-packed jelly beans from the makers of Jelly Belly are the most fun 'n tasty sport snacks we've ever chewed. They actually make us want to put on our running shoes and go work out (but we're pretty sure it's only to combat the midday gobbling of what's essentially sugary candy!). There's a lovely line-up of flavors, but our favorite is Fruit Punch. We say, if you're gonna chew candy, it may as well be pre-portioned and vitamin-infused. Woohoo!


Keebler Right Bites, Fudge Shoppe Grasshopper Fudge Dipped Mini Cookies
(1 pouch: 100 calories, 3.5g fat, 70mg sodium, 14g carbs, 1g fiber, 5g sugars, 2g protein)

Watch out, Girl Scouts -- the Keebler elves are coming for you (heh heh heh!). Those crafty, pointy-shoed sprites have come up with the ultimate guilt-free swap for your insanely popular Thin Mint cookies. Fans of mint and chocolate will flip for these. Scout's honor!


Oberto 100 Calorie Jerky Bites, Teriyaki Turkey Jerky and Original Beef Jerky
(1 pouch: 100 calories, 1 - 1.5g fat, 400mg sodium, 9 - 10g carbs, 0g fiber, 5 - 8g sugars, 12 - 13g protein)

If you get all jazzed over dried meat snacks, the latest treats from Oberto will knock your jerky-lovin' socks off. These protein-packed snack bites are an awesome on-the-go option to keep in your purse, car, or desk. Choose from Original Beef Jerky and Teriyaki Turkey. Even though ordinary jerky isn't all that bad in the calorie and fat departments, serious fans of the stuff know that those multi-serving bags are often inhaled in one sitting.


100 Calorie Packs Lorna Doone
(1 pouch: 100 calories, 3g fat, 120 mg sodium, 16g carbs, 0g fiber, 6g sugars, 1g protein)

And Nabisco is back in the game -- yay! These buttery shortbread Lorna Doones are the latest (and we say the GREATEST) snack in the Nabisco 100 Calorie Packs line. Warning! The addictive nature of these cookies can make it hard to keep your snacking down to one pack. Don't say we didn't warn you.


Hostess 100 Calorie Packs, Chocolate Cake/Chocolate Icing
(3 cakes: 100 calories, 3g fat, 140mg sodium, 22g carbs, 5g fiber, 10g sugars, 2g protein)

The idea of eating three cupcakes for 100 calories is almost too exciting to entertain. Really. And even though these creme-filled cakes are itty bitty, we're still crazy about 'em. The 5 grams of fiber they're zapped with makes up for the fact that these treats are missing the classic Hostess squiggle. Guess you can't have everything! (And YES, we really DO miss the squiggle!)


Breyer's Double Churned 100 Calorie Cups, Cookies & Cream
(1 cup: 100 calories, 2g fat, 65mg sodium, 20g carbs, 3g fiber, 12g sugars, 3g protein)

Giving slow-churned ice cream a run for its money, Breyer's Double Churned low-fat ice cream is now available in single-serving cups. There's a Vanilla Fudge Swirl version, but the flavor we're dying over is Cookies & Cream! These cups are quite possibly the most satisfying 100 calories of ice cream we've ever had.

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  • 1. Posted by alisa f on Tue, Apr 24, 2007, 8:15 am PDT

    Great information..Hostess snacks the "Best"..

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  • 2. Posted by MNNana on Thu, Apr 26, 2007, 6:39 am PDT

    Lorna Doone's in 100 cal packs? That's awesome!

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  • 3. Posted by glasbcy on Fri, Apr 27, 2007, 1:29 pm PDT

    Hostess is so wonderful for making the 100 calorie cupcakes. I eat them SLOW and enjoy every bite because they are Barbie sized. Love the other suggestions. Thank you.

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  • 4. Posted by Lauren Moss on Fri, Apr 27, 2007, 3:14 pm PDT

    Where can you find the Jelly Beans?

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  • 5. Posted by grliegrl on Sun, Apr 29, 2007, 8:24 pm PDT

    where DO you find these Jelly Beans??!?! :D

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  • 6. Posted by Jennifer J on Mon, Apr 30, 2007, 2:12 am PDT

    Are the Hostess products or any of the others available in Australia?

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  • 7. Posted by on Tue, May 01, 2007, 2:16 pm PDT

    Thats great but where do you buy these snacks I have never seen them in my supermarkets ( two of the big name chains)

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  • 8. Posted by heatheranne102777 on Fri, May 04, 2007, 8:35 am PDT

    Those Hostess 100 Calorie cupcakes are awful! They are a total waste of 100 calories. You are better off with the Grasshopper or fudge shoppe cookies.

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  • 9. Posted by Toni W on Fri, May 04, 2007, 12:43 pm PDT

    I don't like the Hostess 100 Calorie cupcakes either. They taste like cardboard. What is truly awesome is the Hershey's 100 calorie wafer bars. They taste just like Kit Kat's and you get 2 in the package.

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  • 10. Posted by Ladida on Fri, May 04, 2007, 1:02 pm PDT

    I really like the Snacksters, hershey's and Reese's. They are a great variety pack. I think they might even be 90 calories!!

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  • 11. Posted by Laura on Fri, May 04, 2007, 1:49 pm PDT

    Look for the Sport Beans at places like Target, or your local grocery store in the diet/nutrition section (usually around the same place you find Clif Bars, Luna Bars, etc.). Also any sporting goods - or running - store will have the beans too.

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  • 12. Posted by clahlouh on Fri, May 04, 2007, 2:02 pm PDT

    The best snack is the Hershey's 100 calorie choclate covered pretzels. Very yum yum.

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  • 13. Posted by Jeff M on Sat, May 05, 2007, 6:26 am PDT

    Foods made by the major food factories are full of chemical garbage. Ever wonder why you want to eat the whole bag? Chemical additives in the form of "natural flavorings", the most common name to hide MSG. Wake up people

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  • 14. Posted by LB on Sun, May 06, 2007, 11:26 am PDT

    I would really like to find out where to buy the jerky?

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  • 15. Posted by letaj83 on Tue, May 08, 2007, 10:58 am PDT

    THE LORNA DOONE COOKIES ARE SO GOOD. THEY TASTE JUST LIKE THE BIGGER ONE'S ITS HARD TO EAT JUST ONE PACK BECAUSE THEY ARE SO GOOD

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  • 16. Posted by Sarah M on Tue, May 08, 2007, 10:59 am PDT

    Terrible! Since when does 100 calorie equal healthy?! Will you look at the carbs? 18-20-22? 100 Calorie packs, albiet yummy, are not the best diet option available! I suggest HG find something more nutritious AND satisfying.

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  • 17. Posted by caseybrooks00 on Tue, May 08, 2007, 11:24 am PDT

    ^^^^ agreed. Low calorie junk food is still junk food nonetheless, and still is filled with crap. (just less of it!)

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  • 18. Posted by CHAN on Tue, May 08, 2007, 11:26 am PDT

    these are not all natural... Are you aware that preservatives & artificial ingredients are oh so bad for you? Please do your research well first.

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  • 19. Posted by Monica B on Tue, May 08, 2007, 11:58 am PDT

    You can find the Sports Beans at REI or your local running store

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  • 20. Posted by Stevieash on Tue, May 08, 2007, 12:05 pm PDT

    Thank you for this information. Some of us who are trying to diet, but can't stay away from the "junk food' will definitely benefit from these helpful suggestions.

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  • 21. Posted by Jacquelyn S on Tue, May 08, 2007, 12:18 pm PDT

    I've tried a lot of the snacks listed and they are by far the best to have especially when you start to have cravings.

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  • 22. Posted by The Final S on Tue, May 08, 2007, 12:18 pm PDT

    I found the Hostess cakes at Wal-Mart. They have them in chocolate, yellow cake with chocolate icing and carrot cake with cream cheese icing. Cake is my weakness...so these are PERFECT for me!!

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  • 23. Posted by T Money on Tue, May 08, 2007, 12:19 pm PDT

    cool

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  • 24. Posted by destinyalexus on Tue, May 08, 2007, 12:23 pm PDT

    i miss the squiggle on the hostess 100 calorie packs too! glad 2 kno i'm not alone. great info!!!!!!

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  • 25. Posted by Sheilla T on Tue, May 08, 2007, 12:26 pm PDT

    The Lorna Doone Cookies are addicting...have someone take them away before you eat the whole pack! And even though they might not be as healthy as some would like, they do satisfy the Chocolate/Salt/Sweet cravings that I know I still get sometimes, and need a little something extra! Thanks for the info!

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  • 26. Posted by dsmusser on Tue, May 08, 2007, 12:26 pm PDT

    Ummm, good old fashioned Apple maybe????

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  • 27. Posted by bkladiesinred on Tue, May 08, 2007, 12:26 pm PDT

    With summer ahead, stock your refridge with Klondike's Slim-A-Bear. They are the best. It's nothing like a summer hot day with a Slim-A-Bear to munch on guilt free.

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  • 28. Posted by Karla S on Tue, May 08, 2007, 12:26 pm PDT

    this is a good idea i will try them they look like good snacks

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  • 29. Posted by Bobbi Jean on Tue, May 08, 2007, 12:26 pm PDT

    relax people. i don't think they said the healthiest. i think they said the best (tasting). they are all the same as the original, just smaller!!!

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  • 30. Posted by ginny1alex on Tue, May 08, 2007, 12:27 pm PDT

    You can find jelly beans at Walmart also where the protein bars, sports ehancing type foods are.

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