How Many Calories Are You Eating At The Movies? (Slideshow)
We all know that candy is never really an optimal healthy choice for food. Combine that with a soda or an ICEE and your calorie intake for the day is practically met.
Buncha Crunch 3.2oz. Movie Theater Box: 360 calories per box
The Candy
We all know that candy is never really an optimal healthy choice for food. Combine that with a soda or an ICEE and your calorie intake for the day is practically met.
Butterfinger Bites Movie Pack 3.5 Oz: 450 calories per pack
The Candy
We all know that candy is never really an optimal healthy choice for food. Combine that with a soda or an ICEE and your calorie intake for the day is practically met.
Junior Mints 4oz. Movie Theater Box: About 340 calories per box
The Candy
We all know that candy is never really an optimal healthy choice for food. Combine that with a soda or an ICEE and your calorie intake for the day is practically met.
Raisinets 3.5oz. Movie Theater Box: About 380 calories per box
The Candy
We all know that candy is never really an optimal healthy choice for food. Combine that with a soda or an ICEE and your calorie intake for the day is practically met.
Reeses Pieces: 200 calories per serving size (Serving Size: 51 pieces)
Nachos
If you want a heaping pile of nachos, be prepared to skip a meal or two for the day.
AMC Nachos with Cheese(5oz FUNacho Zesty Cup): 1,270 calories per serving
Pretzel Bites
Soft pretzel bites will turn into a meal replacement, especially if you are adding cheese!
Movie Theater Pretzel Bites: 980 calories per serving
Extra Cheese (5oz FUNacho Zesty Cup): 640 calories
Hot Dog
Surprisingly, a lone hot dog at the theater may be your best choice for a snack, depending on the theater you go to! Just be sure to skip the cheese.
Regal Movie Theater Hot Dog: 284 calories
AMC Movie Theater Hot Dog: 425 Calories
Cineplex Movie Theatre Hot Dog: 350 Calories
ICEEs
You may think flavored iced water would be harmless, but you'd be very, very wrong...
213 calories (16 fluid ounces)
293 calories (22 fluid ounces)
426 calories (32 fluid ounces)
586 calories (44 fluid ounces)
Soda
Water is going to start looking a lot better after you check out these calorie counts.
Coca-Cola:
186 calories (16 fluid ounces)
256 calories (22 fluid ounces)
373 calories (32 fluid ounces)
513 calories (44 fluid ounces)
Pepsi:
200 calories (16 fluid ounces)
275 calories (22 fluid ounces)
400 calories (32 fluid ounces)
550 calories (44 fluid ounces)
Sprite:
138 calories (16 fluid ounces)
189 calories (22 fluid ounces)
276 calories (32 fluid ounces)
379 calories (44 fluid ounces )
Fanta Orange:
140 calories (16 fluid ounces)
192 calories (22 fluid ounces)
280 calories (32 fluid ounces)
385 calories (44 fluid ounces)
Popcorn
We averaged out movie theater popcorn to be approximately 120 calories per serving according to major movie theater companies. It isn't pretty.
Small Popcorn (4 servings per bag): 480 Calories
Medium Popcorn (6 servings per bag): 720 Calories
Large Popcorn (8 servings per bag): 980 Calories
Toppings
What's popcorn without butter, you ask? A lot healthier, we answer.
Golden Delight Buttery Topping: 130 calories per tablespoon
The Best Case Candy Combo
Buncha Crunch 3.2oz. Movie Theater Box: 180 calories per serving (Serving Size: ½ box)
Coca-Cola: 186 calories (16 fluid ounces)
TOTAL CALORIES: 366 Calories
The Worst Case Candy Combo
Reeses Pieces: 200 calories per serving (Serving Size: 51 pieces)
Coca-Cola: 513 calories (44 fluid ounces)
TOTAL CALORIES: 713 Calories
The Nacho Combo
The Hot Dog Combo
Regal Movie Theater Hot Dog: 284 calories
AMC Movie Theater Hot Dog: 425 Calories
Cineplex Movie Theatre Hot Dog: 350 Calories
Coca-Cola: 186 calories (16 fluid ounces)
Coca-Cola: 513 calories (44 fluid ounces)
TOTAL BEST CALORIES: 470 Calories (16 fluid ounce soda and Regal Movie Theater Hot Dog)
TOTAL WORST CALORIES: 938 Calories (44 fluid ounce soda and AMC Moveie Theater Hot Dog)
The Best Case Pretzel Bite Combo
Movie Theater Pretzel Bites: 980 per serving
Coca-Cola: 186 calories (16 fluid ounces)
TOTAL CALORIES: 1,166
The Worst Case Pretzel Bite Combo:
Movie Theater Pretzel Bites with Cheese: 1,620 Calories
Coca-Cola: 513 calories (44 fluid ounces)
TOTAL CALORIES: 2,133 Calories
The Best Case Popcorn and Soda Combo
Coca-Cola: 186 calories (16 fluid ounces)
Small Popcorn (4 servings per bag): 480 Calories
TOTAL CALORIES: 666 Calories
The Worst Case Popcorn and Soda Combo
Coca-Cola: 513 calories (44 fluid ounces)
Large Popcorn (8 servings per bag): 980 Calories
Golden Delight Buttery Topping: 130 calories per tablespoon
TOTAL CALORIES: 1,623 Calories
The Best Case Popcorn and ICEE Combo
Cherry Flavored ICEE: 213 calories (16 fluid ounces)
Small Popcorn (4 servings per bag): 480 Calories
TOTAL CALORIES: 693 Calories
The Worst Case Popcorn and ICEE Combo
Cherry Flavored ICEE: 586 calories (44 fluid ounces)
Large Popcorn (8 servings per bag): 980 Calories
Golden Delight Buttery Topping: 130 calories per tablespoon
TOTAL CALORIES: 1,696 Calories