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Best Low-Calorie Snacks — Under 60 kcal per 100g
The best genuinely low-calorie snack options ranked by calories per 100g — based entirely on USDA reference data, not marketing claims.
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| Food | Calories (per 100g) | Protein (g) | Carbs (g) | Fibre (g) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cucumber | 15 | 0.7 | 3.6 | 0.5 |
| Celery | 16 | 0.7 | 3.0 | 1.6 |
| Mushrooms | 22 | 3.1 | 3.3 | 1.0 |
| Spinach | 23 | 2.9 | 3.6 | 2.2 |
| Broccoli | 34 | 2.8 | 6.6 | 2.6 |
| Cauliflower | 25 | 1.9 | 5.0 | 2.0 |
| Strawberries | 32 | 0.7 | 7.7 | 2.0 |
| Raspberries | 52 | 1.2 | 11.9 | 6.5 |
| Watermelon | 30 | 0.6 | 7.5 | 0.4 |
| Kale | 49 | 4.3 | 8.8 | 3.6 |
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Cucumber — 15 kcal per 100g
With 0.7g protein and 15 kcal per 100g, cucumber is one of the best-value options for calorie tracking.
Macros per 100g: 0.7g protein · 3.6g carbs · 0.1g fat · 0.5g fibre
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Celery — 16 kcal per 100g
With 0.7g protein and 16 kcal per 100g, celery is one of the best-value options for calorie tracking.
Macros per 100g: 0.7g protein · 3.0g carbs · 0.2g fat · 1.6g fibre
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Mushrooms — 22 kcal per 100g
With 3.1g protein and 22 kcal per 100g, mushrooms is one of the best-value options for calorie tracking.
Macros per 100g: 3.1g protein · 3.3g carbs · 0.3g fat · 1.0g fibre
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Spinach — 23 kcal per 100g
With 2.9g protein and 23 kcal per 100g, spinach is one of the best-value options for calorie tracking.
Macros per 100g: 2.9g protein · 3.6g carbs · 0.4g fat · 2.2g fibre
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Broccoli — 34 kcal per 100g
With 2.8g protein and 34 kcal per 100g, broccoli is one of the best-value options for calorie tracking.
Macros per 100g: 2.8g protein · 6.6g carbs · 0.4g fat · 2.6g fibre
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Cauliflower — 25 kcal per 100g
With 1.9g protein and 25 kcal per 100g, cauliflower is one of the best-value options for calorie tracking.
Macros per 100g: 1.9g protein · 5.0g carbs · 0.3g fat · 2.0g fibre
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Strawberries — 32 kcal per 100g
With 0.7g protein and 32 kcal per 100g, strawberries is one of the best-value options for calorie tracking.
Macros per 100g: 0.7g protein · 7.7g carbs · 0.3g fat · 2.0g fibre
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Raspberries — 52 kcal per 100g
With 1.2g protein and 52 kcal per 100g, raspberries is one of the best-value options for calorie tracking.
Macros per 100g: 1.2g protein · 11.9g carbs · 0.7g fat · 6.5g fibre
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Watermelon — 30 kcal per 100g
With 0.6g protein and 30 kcal per 100g, watermelon is one of the best-value options for calorie tracking.
Macros per 100g: 0.6g protein · 7.5g carbs · 0.1g fat · 0.4g fibre
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Kale — 49 kcal per 100g
With 4.3g protein and 49 kcal per 100g, kale is one of the best-value options for calorie tracking.
Macros per 100g: 4.3g protein · 8.8g carbs · 0.9g fat · 3.6g fibre
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Frequently Asked Questions
How was this list ranked?
Every food on this list is ranked using real USDA FoodData Central figures — not estimates. Cucumber tops the list at 15 kcal per 100g, with 0.7g protein, 3.6g carbs and 0.5g fibre. See the full nutrition breakdown on each food's own page.
Is this list updated?
Yes — figures are re-checked against USDA FoodData Central on every site rebuild. Last reviewed: 27 October 2026.
Where does the nutrition data come from?
Every figure on this page is sourced from USDA FoodData Central, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's official food composition database (CC0 1.0 public domain). We do not estimate or generate nutrition data.
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Nutrition data from the USDA FoodData Central database (CC0 1.0).