Give yourself a fiber edge by picking a candy bar that contains nuts or one that's made with peanut butter. These treats have more of the protein and fiber that will help keep you feeling satisfied.
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Reese's NutRageous (52 g bar) 280 calories, 6 g protein, 27 g carbs, 16 g total fat, 5 g saturated fat, 105 mg sodium, 2 g fiber |
Kit Kat (42 g bar) 220 calories, 3 g protein, 27 g carbs, 11 g total fat, 7 g saturated fat, 25 mg sodium, 0 g fiber |
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Snickers (58.7 g bar) 280 calories, 4 g protein, 35 g carbs, 14 g total fat, 5 g saturated fat, 140 mg sodium, 1 g fiber |
3 Musketeers (60.4 g bar) 260 calories, 2 g protein, 46 g carbs, 8 g total fat, 5 g saturated fat, 110 mg sodium, 1 g fiber |
When you want something piece-y . . .
Go for something--anything--that contains a nutritional component besides sugar; otherwise, you'll just be hungry again in 5 minutes.
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Peanut M&Ms (1.74 oz) 250 calories, 5 g protein, 30 g carbs, 13 g total fat, 5 g saturated fat, 25 mg sodium, 2 g fiber |
Skittles (2.17 oz) 250 calories, 0 g protein, 56 g carbs, 2.5 g total fat, 2.5 g saturated fat, 10 mg sodium, 0 g fiber |
When you want something crunchy and salty . . .
There"s not a lot to choose from here. Ounce-for-ounce, whole grain Sun Chips offer the most fiber and protein for the least amount of sodium and saturated fat.
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Sun Chips (1 oz) 140 calories, 2 g protein, 19 g carbs, 6 g total fat, 1 g saturated fat, 115 mg sodium, 2 g fiber |
Cheetos Crunchy (1 oz) 160 calories, 2 g protein, 15 g carbs, 10 g total fat, 2 g saturated fat, 290 mg sodium, <1 g fiber |
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Doritos (1 oz) 140 calories, 2 g protein, 17 g carbs, 8 g total fat, 1.5 g saturated fat, 180 mg sodium, 1 g fiber |
Pringles (1 oz) 160 calories, 1 g protein, 15 g carbs, 11 g total fat, 3 g saturated fat, 170 mg sodium, 1 g fiber |
When you want something meaty . . .
Yes, the sodium in beef jerky is off the charts. Oh, well. You're eating in a convenience store. Still, the jerky's lean protein content makes it a smarter snack than one of the hot dogs that's been slowly rotating under a heat lamp for God knows how long.
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Pemmican Premium Cut Beef Jerky (1 oz) 80 calories, 13 g protein, 4 g carbs, 1 g total fat, 0 g saturated fat, 610 mg sodium, 1 g fiber |
Plain Hot Dog 280 calories, 11 g protein, 22 g carbs, 17 g total fat, 6 g saturated fat, 710 mg sodium, 1 g fiber |
When you want something breakfast-y . . .
Nature Valley's granola bars make a fine breakfast or anytime snack. Four times more protein and double the fiber of most other options. Plus, you get two bars in each packet instead of one.
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Nature Valley Oats & Honey Bar (2 bars) 180 calories, 4 g protein, 29 g carbs, 6 g total fat, 0.5 g saturated fat, 160 mg sodium, 2 g fiber |
Nutri-Grain Blueberry Bar (1 bar) 140 calories, 1 g protein, 26 g carbs, 3 g total fat, 0.5 g saturated fat, 105 mg sodium, <1 g fiber |
When you want some liquid energy . . .
Despite the claims, there's not much to warrant the promises of most energy drinks...except the one claim their packaging obscures: the nearly 30 grams of sugar per can. Go for something that simply boasts caffeine instead; it's a proven energy booster.
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Honest T, Black (8 fl oz) 17 calories, 0 g protein, 5 g carbs, 0 g total fat, 0 g saturated fat, 10 mg sodium, 0 g fiber |
Red Bull (8.3 fl oz) 110 calories, <1 g protein, 28 g carbs, 0 g total fat, 0 g saturated fat, 200 mg sodium, 0 g fibe |
When you want something cool and creamy to drink . . .
Quench your thirst and your need for gut-busting calcium. The chocolate milk even ekes out a gram of fiber.
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Hershey's 1% No Sugar Added Chocolate Milk (8 fl oz) 120 calories, 11 g protein, 15 g carbs, 2.5 g total fat, 2 g saturated fat, 170 mg sodium, 1 g fiber, 60% DV calcium |
Starbucks Frappuccino (9.5 fl oz) 200 calories, 6 g protein, 37 g carbs, 3 g total fat, 2 g saturated fat, 100 mg sodium, 0 g fiber, 20% DV calcium |
When you want something citrusy to drink . . .
Don't be fooled by Sunny D's come-ons. Sure, a 16-ounce bottle contains 200 percent of your daily vitamin C. But the first ingredient is gunky high-fructose corn syrup. Get your C from the source.
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Tropicana Pure Premium (14 fl oz) 190 calories, 3 g protein, 43 g carbs, 0 g total fat, 0 g saturated fat, 0 mg sodium, 0 g fiber, 170% DV vitamin C |
Sunny Delight (16 fl oz) 240 calories, 0 g protein, 58 g carbs, 0 g total fat, 0 g saturated, 380 mg sodium, 0 g fiber, 200% DV vitamin C |
