Recommend for Your Diet! Great Convenience Store Meals Under 500 kcal from FamilyMart

2025-03-17 COLUMN , LIFE

There are a lot of delicious foods in Japan, but if you keep indulging without paying attention to portion control or exercise, the pounds will start to add up. For those thinking, “I really need to start a diet soon…”, so I’ll introduce some low-calorie options you can find at the convenience store FamilyMart. Great for anyone looking to enjoy tasty food while keeping their calorie intake in check!

Foods for eating light!

A light meal suits when you’re feeling a little hungry or need a small snack to complement your lunch. You can buy them quickly at your nearest FamilyMart. I’ll highly recommend these three foods!

■Famimaru Toripaitan Ramen-Flavored Vermicelli Noodles

These harusame which is glass noodles, feature a rich chicken-based paitan broth, enhanced with garlic and onion for a flavorful twist. It is packed with satisfying noodles, it’s a hearty option that’s both warm and delicious, so it’s nice for nourishing both your body and soul!

[Details]
Calories: 129 kcal
Available Region: Nationwide
Price: ¥203 (Approx. $1.4)

■Famimaru KITCHEN Shio Onigiri

This simple delicious rice ball is sprinkled with moshio (which is seaweed-infused salt) from the Seto Inland Sea. You can enjoy the natural flavors of salt and rice. I love it since it has a good balance of saltiness and it’s really amazing!

[Details]
Calories: 185–188 kcal (varies by region)
Available Region: Nationwide (excluding Miyazaki, Kagoshima, and Okinawa)
Price: ¥108 (Approx. $1)
*Note: Product specifications may differ in Hokkaido and the Tohoku region.

■Famimaru KITCHEN Sailed Soft-Boiled Egg

This soft-boiled egg is pre-seasoned with a hint of salt, and it’s perfect to enjoy as is or as a topping for salads and other dishes. It’s made with “Koku to Umami no Tamago” (*1), which is special eggs from chickens fed a carefully selected diet that includes marigold, plant-based lactic acid bacteria, herbs, and kelp powder. This unique boiled egg, you can buy only at FamilyMart, so you must try!

(*1) Koku to Umami no Tamago: FamilyMart’s original premium eggs.

[Details]
Calories: 69 kcal
Available Region: Nationwide (excluding Okinawa)
Price: ¥105 (Approx. $1)

Foods for a feeling of fullness

Even while you’re on a diet, you sometimes want to have a satisfying meal. I think it’s so natural. Over-restricting can lead to stress or even make it hard to sleep due to hunger. So you will try those two foods when you are hungry!

■Famimaru Harusame Vermicelli Soup Wontons

This flavorful glass noodle soup is a chicken-based broth balanced with aromatic vegetables and a touch of shrimp stock for added depth. The smooth, silky noodles pair well with the soup, and it’s a delightfully slurpy texture. With wontons included alongside the noodles, you will be satisfied!

[Details]
Calories: 95 kcal
Available Region: Nationwide
Price: ¥180 (Approx. $1.2)

■Famimaru KITCHEN Chicken Soboro Bento

This compact bento charms a delicious combination of chicken soboro (which is seasoned minced chicken), egg soboro, and nozawana (which is pickled greens). The vibrant colors make it as visually appealing as it is tasty. The harmony of these three toppings is so wonderful!

[Details]
Calories: 373–390 kcal (varies by region)
Available Region: Nationwide (excluding Hokkaido, Miyazaki, Kagoshima, and Okinawa)
Price: ¥298 (Approx. $2)
*Note: Product specifications may differ in the Kyushu region.

Foods for enjoying both meals and vegetables

You sometimes just feel like enjoying some meat alongside vegetables, don’t you? FamilyMart made this wish come true! Even if you’re on a diet, you can choose low-calorie foods that you can enjoy guilt-free.

■Famimaru Harusame Taiwan Ramen-Flavored Vermicelli Noodles

This glass noodle dish has the bold, spicy flavor of Taiwan ramen, enhanced with aromatic ingredients like garlic and ginger. It’s a satisfying combination of meat, vegetables, and you will also enjoy spiciness!

[Details]
Calories: 120 kcal
Available Region: Nationwide
Price: ¥203 (Approx. $1.3)

■Famimaru KITCHEN Dashi Grated Radish Pork

This refreshing pork shabu-shabu is served with a light white dashi sauce, which makes it delicious even when cold. Tender, thinly sliced pork is paired with a generous serving of vegetables, providing one-third of the daily recommended vegetable intake. It will feel satisfying very well because it has a way to enjoy both meat and veggies in one meal!

[Details]
Calories: 191 kcal
Available Region: Nationwide (excluding Okinawa)
Price: ¥438 (Approx. $2.8)

Relatively, they are low in calories but still satisfying, so you won’t feel hungry. You’ll be comforted by the delicious taste. Why not try low-calorie food at FamilyMart which is a strong ally for dieting.

Please note that some items may not be available at all stores.

Information provided by FamilyMart


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