Metcalfe's Skinny Topcorn
- ciaralitchfield
- Jul 22, 2014
- 2 min read
Many people who are trying to become healthier say that their main meals of the day aren’t the problem... It’s the snacks.
A friend of mine asked me to review this product so here it goes.
Metcalfe's Skinny Topcorn came onto the market not long ago with its largest stockist being Pret. I had a look to see how this ‘Skinny’ snack measures up against some other options.
Metcalfe's Skinny Topcorn (6 Flavours)
Cheese: 114 cal/ 5.6 fat
Salt: 108 cal/ 5.6 fat
Sweet/Salt: 115 cal/4.8 fat
Cinnamon: 117 cal/5.1 fat
Chocolate: 230 cal/ 1.4 fat
Hot/Sweet: 112 cal/4.3 fat
Wasabi: 118 cal/5.5 fat
Average: 152 Calories, 5.3 grams of Fat and around 13g or Carbs
How they measured up:
Walkers baked crisps (Average of 3 flavours):
102 Calories, 50 calories less than the Topcorn
2g of Fat, 3.3g less than the Topcorn
18g of Carbs, 5g more than the Topcorn
Snack a Jacks (Average of 5 flavours: Salt and vinegar, BBQ, Caramel, Chive and Sweet Chilli)
110 calories, 52 calories less than Topcorn
1.75g of fat, 3.5g less than Topcorn
21.4g Carbs, 8.4g more than Topcorn
Conclusion:
So overall both Walkers baked and Snack a Jacks are lower in both fat and calories than the ‘Skinny’ corn. However Topcorn does boast a higher fibre and protein content than the other brands which both contribute to good health. They also contain less carbohydrate which usually means lower sugar content. So while the fat and calories are higher, but only slightly, it looks like the Topcorn is a more ‘natural’ option. Its higher fibre and protein content will keep you fuller for longer and lower carb contents means it’s less likely to have a negative on blood sugar levels (avoiding the boost and crash). It seems like a perfect example of how calories arnt the be all and end all of snacking. In conclusion the Topcorn still has my vote!
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