This or That Thursday: Movie Theater Edition

It's THIS OR THAT Thursday! This week we are considering options at the movie theater!

Growing up I loved going to the movie theater to see a new movie! Although I haven't been to a movie very recently a client asked about better options for treats at the movies.

Here are a few healthier options that can often be found at the movie theater!

Here are a few examples of what you can eat and estimated macronutrients for each item.

Eat This. . .

1. Water or Diet Soda

Calories: 0

Protein: 0 grams

Carbs: 0 grams

Fat: 0 grams

2. Small popcorn with no butter (56 Oz)

Calories: 300

Protein: 7 grams

Carbs: 41 grams

Fat: 13 grams

3. Soft Pretzel, No Cheese

Calories: 389

Protein: 9.4 grams

Carbs: 80 grams

Fat: 3.6 grams

4. Sno-Caps (3.1 Oz Box)

Calories: 450

Protein: 3 grams

Carbs: 66 grams

Fat: 18 grams

5. Swedish Fish (3.1 Oz Box)

Calories: 330

Protein: 0 grams

Carbs: 81 grams

Fat: 0 grams

6. M&Ms (3.4 Oz Box)

Calories: 420

Protein: 3 grams

Carbs: 63 grams

Fat: 18 grams

Not That:

1. Regular Soda with Free Refills (Coke)

Calories: 630

Protein: 0 grams

Carbs: 173 grams

Fat: 0 grams

2. Large Popcorn With Butter (136 Oz)

Calories: 1640

Protein: 26 grams

Carbs: 90 grams

Fat: 126 grams

3. Nachos with Cheese

Calories: 790

Protein: 12 grams

Carbs: 95 grams

Fat: 41 grams

4. Cookie Dough Bites (4 Oz. Box)

Calories: 565

Protein: 2.8 grams

Carbs: 76.3 grams

Fat: 28.3 grams

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-Sarah