Best Snacks for Weight Loss (UK)
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Snacks that help you eat less overall — high satiety per calorie, chosen for their protein, fibre and portion practicality.
At a glance
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| Diet | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biltong | 250 | 50.0g | 2.0g | 0.5g | 1.0g | Keto |
| Boiled Egg Snack Pack | 145 | 12.5g | 1.0g | 0.0g | 1.0g | Keto |
| Roasted Seaweed Thins | 450 | 30.0g | 20.0g | 30.0g | 2.0g | Vegan |
| Edamame Beans | 120 | 11.0g | 9.0g | 5.0g | 2.2g | Keto Vegan |
| Olives Snack Pot | 150 | 1.0g | 1.5g | 3.0g | 0.5g | Keto Vegan |
| Mixed Nuts | 610 | 22.0g | 12.0g | 8.0g | 5.0g | Vegan |
| Carrot Sticks Snack Pack | 35 | 0.6g | 8.0g | 2.8g | 7.0g | Keto Vegan |
| Roasted Chickpeas | 430 | 19.0g | 47.0g | 15.0g | 5.0g | Vegan |
- Biltong — 250 kcal, 50.0g protein, 2.0g carbs per 100g. 50g protein per 100g at just 250 kcal. Protein suppresses ghrelin (the hunger hormone) better than any other macronutrient. MORiSH air-dried steak.
- Boiled Egg Snack Pack — 145 kcal, 12.5g protein, 1.0g carbs per 100g. The gold standard: 12.5g protein, 145 kcal. Studies consistently rank eggs among the most satiating foods per calorie. Stock up: boiled egg protein snack.
- Roasted Seaweed Thins — 450 kcal, 30.0g protein, 20.0g carbs per 100g. A 5g serving is 22 kcal with a big umami hit that kills cravings. Volume and satisfaction for almost no calories. MORiSH roasted seaweed thins.
- Edamame Beans — 120 kcal, 11.0g protein, 9.0g carbs per 100g. 120 kcal, 11g protein, 5g fibre, 9g carbs. The satiety triangle in one small pot. Stock up: edamame snack packs.
- Olives Snack Pot — 150 kcal, 1.0g protein, 1.5g carbs per 100g. Dietary fat in small amounts triggers satiety hormones better than equivalent calories from carbs. A 25g pot = 37 kcal. Stock up: olive snack pots.
- Mixed Nuts — 610 kcal, 22.0g protein, 12.0g carbs per 100g. Calorie-dense but strongly satiating — studies show nut eaters eat less at subsequent meals. Portion to 20g. Stock up: mixed nuts 1kg.
- Carrot Sticks Snack Pack — 35 kcal, 0.6g protein, 8.0g carbs per 100g. 35 kcal per 100g. Chewing volume snacks like raw veg slows eating and gives the gut time to signal fullness. Stock up: vegetable snack packs.
- Roasted Chickpeas — 430 kcal, 19.0g protein, 47.0g carbs per 100g. Crunchy, 19g protein, 15g fibre — the best high-volume substitute for crisps. Stock up: roasted chickpeas snack.
How we chose
Ranked by satiety index: protein per calorie, then fibre, then how easy each is to portion correctly. Calories alone don't predict whether a snack helps or hinders weight loss.
Frequently asked questions
How did you choose the best snacks for weight loss (uk)?
We rank these using the per-100g nutrition figures shown on each linked snack page, so every entry is checkable against its own full nutrition breakdown.
Are these snacks available in the UK?
Yes — every snack type here is commonly available from UK supermarkets or online retailers. Brands and pack sizes vary, so always check the label against the figures we quote.
How often is this list updated?
This page was last updated 12 September 2026. We review rankings periodically as nutrition data or availability changes.
Last updated: · Typical values; check product labels