An ancient 'superfood' sent from heaven
One cup (91 grams) of broccoli will contain only 31 calories, but 100% of the daily recommended amount of vitamin C!
A single apple weighing 100 grams will have about 57 calories. It will also contain around three grams of dietary fiber.
A cup of asparagus (134 grams) will have around 27 calories, and is rich in folate and vitamin K.
Carrots contain about 53 calories per cup (128 grams). They’re also rich in beta-carotene, which can be converted into vitamin A.
A half-cup (10 grams) of arugula will contain only three calories. It is also rich in vitamin K, calcium, and potassium.
Cabbage contains around 22 calories per cup (89 grams).
Cucumbers are extremely low in calories due to their high water content. A full cup of chopped cucumbers (104 grams) contains only 16 calories.
Brussels sprouts contain around 38 calories per cup (88 grams). They are also very high in vitamin C.
Cauliflower contains only 25 calories per cup (100 grams).
Clementines are high in vitamin C, and one fruit (around 74 grams) only contains 35 calories.
Fennel contains around 27 calories per cup (87 grams).
Chard is exceptionally high in vitamin K and contains just seven calories per cup (36 grams). One cup will supply you with 374% of your recommended dietary allowance of vitamin K.
Lettuce, as is well known, is very low in calories due to it being mostly water. One cup of lettuce (72 grams) has only around 10 calories.
Kale contains only 34 calories per cup (67 grams). One cup of kale also contains about seven times the amount of vitamin K that the average person needs per day.
White mushrooms are a delicious vegetable that contain only 15 calories per cup (70 grams).
Bell peppers are very low in calories. One cup of chopped red bell pepper (150 grams) contains about 46 calories.
Also known as the Mexican turnip, jícama is a starchy root vegetable native to Mexico and commonly consumed in Central America. It can be eaten raw, and has a similar texture to an apple. One cup (120 grams) of jícama has only 46 calories and is high in vitamin C.
Sources: (Healthline)(Nutrition Data)
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Papaya contains about 55 calories per cup (140 grams). It is also a good source of vitamin A and potassium.
Strawberries are surprisingly low in calories for being such a delicious treat. Strawberries contain 50 calories per cup (152 grams).
Sugar snap peas are a delicious vegetable, and contain only 41 calories per cup (98 grams).
Turnips contain 37 calories per cup (130 grams).
Spinach is very high in vitamin K and vitamin A. It is also high in protein when compared to other leafy vegetables. One cup of spinach (30 grams) contains only seven calories.
Watermelon contains 46 calories per cup (152 grams). Watermelon is also high in vitamin C.
An average-sized tomato contains just 22 calories. They have many antioxidants, and their low-calorie count can be attributed to their high water content.
Zucchini contains just 18 calories per cup (124 grams).
Rutabaga contains about 50 calories per cup (140 grams).
Beets contain around 31 calories per cup (91 grams), and are great for lowering blood pressure.
There are only 18 calories in a full cup (110 grams) of chopped celery, making it a healthy alternative snack.
There are various foods that you could, in theory, snack on all day without putting on weight (although doing so exclusively could lead to other health problems). Some of the foods on this list would probably have to be prepared in some way to make them a little bit tastier, but many others are delicious to snack on raw.
Click through this gallery to discover extremely low-calorie foods you can pick up during your next grocery store run.
Foods that contain almost no calories
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There are various foods that you could, in theory, snack on all day without putting on weight (although doing so exclusively could lead to other health problems). Some of the foods on this list would probably have to be prepared in some way to make them a little bit tastier, but many others are delicious to snack on raw.
Click through this gallery to discover extremely low-calorie foods you can pick up during your next grocery store run.