Snacks for Football Fans – What to Eat Without Gaining Weight
The World Cup season is fast approaching, which means for many of us long evenings in front of the TV with snacks and drinks. For true football fans, this can be a time when weight may unexpectedly increase. However, we know that snacks make watching the match more enjoyable, so we’ve prepared low-calorie alternatives that let you enjoy the game without guilt.
1. Chips – Fewer Calories, More Protein
Classic Lays chips have about 524 kcal per 100 g, but here are better options:
- WellMix High Protein Tortilla Chips – 242 kcal, 18 g protein
- Ahead Protein Flips – 210 kcal, 12 g protein
- More Protein Tortilla Chips – 204 kcal, 14.5 g protein
- The Organic Crave Chips – 317 kcal, 18.8 g protein
- Sportness Protein Chips – 210 kcal, 18 g protein
- Bio Protein Chips – 305 kcal, 15.1 g protein
These options let you enjoy crunching snacks while reducing calories and increasing protein intake.
2. Sweets Under 150 kcal
For sweet lovers, here are snacks under 150 kcal, perfect for watching the match:
- Milky Way – 96 kcal
- Kinder Country – 132 kcal
- Kinder Joy – 110 kcal
- Knoppers – 137 kcal
- Kinder Surprise – 112 kcal
- Mamba – 115 kcal
- Kinder Maxi – 122 kcal
3. Alcohol – Lower Calories with Non-Alcoholic Beer
Why is non-alcoholic beer lighter? Without alcohol, it contains only 20–25 kcal per 100 ml, compared to 40–45 kcal in regular beer. Choosing non-alcoholic beer can cut your drink’s calories in half.
Overview of Non-Alcoholic Beers:
- Somersby zero sugar 0% – 16 kcal per bottle
- Heineken Free 0% – 69 kcal per bottle
- Budvar 0% – 60 kcal per bottle
- Kozel 0% – 110 kcal per bottle
- Amstel 0% – 50 kcal per bottle
- Desperados 0% – 116 kcal per bottle
- Brewdog 0% – 45 kcal per bottle
Check out the graphic below for more low-calorie 0% beers!
4. Fast Food – Smaller Portions, Fewer Calories
Ordering food to your home? Here are options under 300 kcal per portion:
McDonald’s:
- Small fries – 229 kcal
- Hamburger – 258 kcal
- McNuggets (6 pcs) – 262 kcal
- Small vanilla shake – 199 kcal
KFC:
- Chicken Burger – 293 kcal
- Chicken salad – 251 kcal
- iTwist Grill – 241 kcal
- 3 Hot Strips – 252 kcal
- Small fries – 179 kcal / Large fries – 268 kcal
Pizza:
- Better to choose Margherita (250–350 kcal per slice) than very cheesy options (~400 kcal per slice).
5. Midnight Matches? Choose Light Snacks
Most international matches take place in the middle of the night due to time zone differences. At these hours, choose light, low-calorie snacks that won’t burden your stomach or disturb your sleep after the game.
Examples:
- Raw vegetables – carrots, celery, bell peppers
- Lentil or chickpea crisps – low-calorie yet filling
- Natural yogurt with fruit – provides protein and light carbs
- Small portions of nuts – healthy fats that help maintain satiety
Why: Light snacks let you enjoy the match without feeling heavy and make it easier to fall asleep and recover afterward.
6. Low-Calorie Recipes in the Fitatu App
In the Fitatu app, we have many low-calorie recipes perfect for World Cup watching.
Perfect World Cup Snack – Cottage Cheese Chips
Ingredients (1 serving):
- Natural cottage cheese – 1 package (200 g)
- Full-fat Cheddar – 50 g
- Sesame seeds – 2 tbsp (20 g)
Recipe:
- Drain excess cream from the cottage cheese. Grate the Cheddar.
- On a baking tray lined with parchment paper, form thin patties (chip-sized) from the cottage cheese.
- Sprinkle each patty with sesame and grated Cheddar.
- Bake at 200°C for 15 minutes.
Click the link to see the full step-by-step on Instagram.
Fitatu App – Keep Everything Under Control
World Cup evenings and long TV sessions are perfect for snacks and drinks, but remember moderation. You don’t have to give up your treats – awareness and portion control are key. A combination of low activity, late-night snacking, and consistently exceeding calorie needs can lead to visible weight gain.
Fitatu helps you stay in control: take a photo of your meal or tell the app what you ate by voice, and it calculates calories and macros in seconds. This way, you can enjoy the game and your snacks without guilt.
