The Snack Food Hall of Shame

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November 19, 200916 yr

Source: Snacks Attack

If you buy a snack at a fast-food restaurant or other convenience outlet, beware. Most takeout foods are much higher in fat and calories than you might think. For instance, a Carrot Walnut Spice Muffin at Au Bon Pain packs in nearly one-third the calories you need in a day and half the fat. To avoid these calorie traps when you're on the go, take healthy low-fat snacks such as fruits and vegetables with you. If you've got a healthy snack in the car, you won't be as tempted to purchase one of these.

Au Bon Pain Carrot Walnut Spice Muffin

550 calories, 27 grams of fat

The Everyday Health Swap: You may be seduced by the sweet spice of this carrot muffin, but are the double-digit fat grams really worth it? Instead, try one of these alternatives:

Carrot Raisin Bread

99 calories, 3 grams of fat

oatmeal Carrot Muffins

151 calories, 3 grams of fat

Dunkin' Donuts chocolate Chip Muffin

590 calories, 24 grams of fat

The Everyday Health Swap: You can have your cake and eat it too — if it's not high in fat! Indulge in these mouth-watering cupcakes or delicate soufflés:

Chocolate-Cream cheese Cupcakes

166 calories, 5 grams of fat

Chocolate Soufflés

109 calories, 2 grams of fat

Mrs. Fields Semi-Sweet Chocolate & Walnuts Cookie

310 calories, 16 grams of fat

The Everyday Health Swap: Most of us love chocolate chip Cookies, but none of us love extra calories! Try this lower-calorie recipe for a classic cookie:

Chocolate Chip Cookies

72 calories, 3 grams of fat

Krispy Kreme Glazed Creme Filled Doughnut

360 calories, 19 grams of fat

The Everyday Health Swap: You can chuck more than half of those fat grams and still indulge in a creamy, rich dessert.

Tiramisu

186 calories, 8 grams of fat

Jamba juice Peanut Butter Moo'd

860 calories, 21 grams of fat

The Everyday Health Swap: Frozen, creamy drinks can be tasty and low-fat!

Mango-strawberry smoothie

142 calories, 1 gram of fat