Early version. Nutrient values from USDA FoodData Central; dietitian review in progress. Not medical advice.

Snacks and Fast Food

The most nutrient-dense of the snacks and fast foods we cover is french fries (33/100). Lowest in calories: french fries (168 kcal per 100 g). Most protein: hamburger (17 g per 100 g). The foods people ask about most, with honest numbers and smarter swaps. Treats are part of real life; portions decide the impact.

  1. #1

    French fries

    168 kcal per 100 g

    33

    Source of potassium, Source of vitamin C

  2. #2

    Potato chips

    532 kcal per 100 g

    31

    3.1 g fiber per 100 g

  3. #3

    Cheese pizza

    268 kcal per 100 g

    19

    10 g protein per 100 g

  4. #4

    Hamburger

    297 kcal per 100 g

    18

    17 g protein per 100 g

  5. #5

    Granola bar

    471 kcal per 100 g

    17

    5.3 g fiber, 10 g protein per 100 g

  6. #6

    Pretzels

    384 kcal per 100 g

    15

    3.4 g fiber, 10 g protein per 100 g

  7. #7

    Mac and cheese

    190 kcal per 100 g

    13

    Calorie-dense, Low sugar

  8. #8

    Croissant

    406 kcal per 100 g

    12

    8 g protein per 100 g

  9. #9

    Chocolate chip cookies

    492 kcal per 100 g

    10

    High in iron, Source of vitamin E

  10. #10

    Instant ramen

    440 kcal per 100 g

    9

    10 g protein per 100 g

  11. #11

    Doughnut

    434 kcal per 100 g

    8

    Source of iron, Source of vitamin E

  12. #12

    Vanilla ice cream

    207 kcal per 100 g

    8

    Source of calcium, High in saturated fat

  13. #13

    Milk chocolate

    535 kcal per 100 g

    6

    3.4 g fiber per 100 g

Ranked by the HowHealthyIs Score, which measures nutrient density per 100 kcal. A lower rank does not make a food unhealthy. How the score works