Healthy Snacks Under 200 Calories, Ranked by Score
Real portions, real numbers: snacks that stay under 200 kcal, sorted by how much nutrition they deliver.
All 20 snacks below stay under 200 kcal at a realistic portion. They are sorted by the HowHealthyIs Score, so the ones at the top deliver the most vitamins, minerals, protein and fiber per calorie. If you need a snack that keeps you full, look at the protein and fiber columns too: the most filling picks here are Greek yogurt, tuna, eggs.
| Snack | Portion | Calories | Protein | Fiber | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red bell pepper | 1 medium pepper (119 g) | 31 kcal | 1.2 g | 2.5 g | 97 |
| Carrots | 1 medium carrot (61 g) | 25 kcal | 0.6 g | 1.7 g | 90 |
| Kiwi | 2 kiwis (138 g) | 84 kcal | 1.6 g | 4.1 g | 86 |
| Strawberries | 1 cup halves (152 g) | 49 kcal | 1 g | 3 g | 86 |
| Orange | 1 medium orange (131 g) | 62 kcal | 1.2 g | 3.1 g | 84 |
| Mango | 1 cup pieces (165 g) | 99 kcal | 1.4 g | 2.6 g | 80 |
| Almonds | 1 oz (about 23 almonds) (28 g) | 162 kcal | 5.9 g | 3.5 g | 64 |
| Tuna | 3 oz (85 g) | 73 kcal | 17 g | 0 g | 62 |
| Greek yogurt | 1 container (170 g) | 100 kcal | 17 g | 0 g | 60 |
| Blueberries | 1 cup (148 g) | 84 kcal | 1.1 g | 3.6 g | 58 |
| Chickpeas | 1/2 cup cooked (82 g) | 134 kcal | 7.3 g | 6.2 g | 56 |
| Pumpkin seeds | 1 oz (28 g) | 157 kcal | 8.5 g | 1.7 g | 53 |
| Banana | 1 medium banana (118 g) | 105 kcal | 1.3 g | 3.1 g | 49 |
| Apple | 1 medium apple (182 g) | 95 kcal | 0.5 g | 4.4 g | 46 |
| Peanuts | 1 oz (28 g) | 159 kcal | 7.2 g | 2.4 g | 41 |
| Eggs | 2 large eggs (100 g) | 143 kcal | 13 g | 0 g | 40 |
| Dates | 3 dates (72 g) | 199 kcal | 1.3 g | 4.8 g | 30 |
| Walnuts | 1 oz (about 7 halves) (28 g) | 183 kcal | 4.3 g | 1.9 g | 23 |
| Cheddar cheese | 1 slice (1 oz) (28 g) | 113 kcal | 6.4 g | 0 g | 15 |
| Dark chocolate | 2 squares (20 g) | 120 kcal | 1.6 g | 2.2 g | 14 |
How to build a better snack
Pair something with fiber (fruit, vegetables) with something with protein or fat (yogurt, nuts, eggs, cheese). An apple with 15 g of almonds, or carrots with a boiled egg, both stay under 200 kcal and keep you fuller than either alone.
Are nuts too high in calories for a snack?
Not at the right portion. A small handful (about 28 g) of almonds is around 160 kcal. The trick is to portion them out instead of eating from the bag. See how nuts and seeds rank.
What about dark chocolate?
Two squares (20 g) of 70% dark chocolate are about 120 kcal and bring iron and magnesium. It ranks low on nutrient density because of its saturated fat and added sugar, and that is fine for a treat you enjoy in small amounts.