The 10 best sweet & savoury gaming snacks for all different tastes

Gaming and eating snacks have always gone hand-in-hand for both console and PC players. There's always one major frustration though: picking the best snack out of so many factors. 

From flavour and nutrition to even functionality and messiness, so much can go wrong when you've made a rough choice on what to eat whilst you're in an intense session. I've picked out the ten best choices which will allow you to snack and play safely.

So, whether you love junk food or are looking for something healthy, let's get into the best snacks for gaming. 

Cadbury Heroes

Assorted wrapped chocolates are ideal gaming snacks for various reasons in both flavour and function. In the UK, Cadbury Heroes tick those boxes the best of all - which US readers can now try as well with them being available at Amazon.

To start, each piece being individually wrapped makes for both perfect portion and mess control; not only does it make for a "one piece at a time between games" mentality so you're never away from your controller or keyboard between matches in live service games, but the ability to seamlessly eat from the untwisted wrapper means you don't risk getting chocolate on your hands - leaving out the need for you to wipe or sanitise. 

Then, there's the taste of the Heroes themselves. By being an assorted box, you'll be treating yourself to a variety of the best flavours we've come to know from UK sweets; Fudge, Dairy Milk, Cadbury Caramel, Crunchie, Double Decker etc; letting you know why Cadbury is one of the finest chocolate makers around.

So, if you want a party in your mouth to coincide with the party going on in your PC or console, Cadbury Heroes will be a guarantee. 

Doritos

Yes, I know, Doritos is the most stereotypical gamer food out there. Why don't we just bundle in some Mountain Dew while we're at it? Be that as it may, Doritos are a gaming snack staple for a reason - mostly, a delicious one. 

There are all manner of great potato and tortilla chips out there, but Doritos hit hard with their smaller selection of classics like Cool Ranch, Nacho Cheese, Spicy Heatwave, Chili Hot, or Chilli Heatwave (the best flavour of all), all packing a palatable punch to wake you up and reboot your focus.

What's more, the universal triangular form factor means that even if you're grabbing from the bag without looking, it's less likely you'll accidentally try to fit too large of a chip in your mouth and take you away from the screen. 

On the other hand, there's another important drawback to Doritos that may make gamers ask "what about the Dorito dust and the messy fingers that come with it?". Luckily, that problem can easily be solved with the essential tool listed below. 

SNACTIV PRO Finger Chopsticks

You might have seen characters in TV shows eating Cheetos with chopsticks to avoid mess, but finger chopsticks take the efficiency one step further - being able to seamlessly slot in the top of your hand so you can pick up snacks so you don't even have to put your gaming mouse or controller down. 

These nifty tools have been around for a while to the point where they're being made by a ton of different brands, but the SNACTIV PRO Finger Chopsticks are by far the best you can buy and are well worth the extra investment. Made with high-quality and comfort-friendly materials, the SNACTIV PRO version allows you to accurately pick up Doritos or other snacks for however long you need with no discomfort. 

Trolli Sour Brite Crawlers Gummy worms

Flavourful, chewy, but not TOO chewy, gummy worms are the most reliable for a sweet & sour gaming snack for candy junk food that's also rather filling with every bite. With Trolli Sour Brite Crawlers especially though, you can choose from three distinct flavours - all with a distinct tangy flavour. 

Angie's BOOMCHICKAPOP Sea Salt Popcorn

Simply sweet or savoury with a satisfying crunch, popcorn is a must amongst food to game with - sea salt popcorn being perfect if you're after the latter. Sweeter variants like toffee-coated popcorn taste amazing with a helpful sugar kick to boot, but the calories can add up far too quickly if you're trying to avoid binge eating. 

Low-calorie options like these with just 40 calories per cup, makes snacking whilst gaming taste scrumptious and almost guilt-free.

Sun-Maid Raisins

They say raisins are nature's candy. Whilst that may have originally been a cop-out for your parents giving you actual candy, Sun-Maid raisins were the reason that expression came to be, only tasting better as you get older. 

Not only are these dried grapes a great alternative for something that's both sweet and healthy, but raisins are also a great mess-free snack for gamers by being packaged in a way that lets you chug them down right out of the box.

Is it the most flattering look? No. Is it the most practical for gaming though? Probably. 

If you want something a little extra taste though, the yogurt raisins are a great go-to as well.

Annie Chun's Roasted Seaweed

Known to me as only being good for garnishing Chinese side dishes when I was a kid, seaweed is actually one of the best-tasting and healthy snacks in its own right. They're essential if you want something savoury that's also low-calorie. 

There are plenty of options out there from slightly salted seaweed sheets to baking them into an almost potato chip-like style, but flavoured seaweed like Annie Chun's strikes that fine balance - only being 25 calories per serving whilst still packing taste with its sesame and wasabi flavours. 

Starburst

One of the most delectable candy snacks out there, Starburst still lives up to its name - treating you to a burst of sweetness with every bite, even when gaming.

Not only does each sweet being in its own wrapper help prevent sticky fingers for holding your controller or mouse, but the mixture of juicy flavours gives an almost-guarantee that every bite won't be the same as the last.

FULFIL Protein Bars

For gamers who are also watching their nutrition and protein intake, protein bars have come a long way - tasting way better than the clumps of clay most used to even just a decade ago. 

Sure, some low-quality brands still have that artificial, plasticy flavour, but those like FULFIL have had thought and care put into each of their flavours and worth the higher price tag. With 15-20 grams of protein per bar with only 150-200 calories each, FULFIL's delectable flavours are so well done, they taste familiar to regular candy bars in a way that makes you forget they're actually nutritious. 

The Chocolate Salted Caramel flavour for example, my personal favourite, hits just like Toffee Crisp; or if you love Hershey's, your pallette will feel just right with Chocolate Peanut & Caramel.

Jack Link's Beef Jerky

If you want some extra protein that isn't sweet, then gamers can't beat the classic beef jerky as something extra to snack on. Brimming with meaty flavour as taste, beef jery from brands like Jack Link's are 96% fat-free and contain 7g of protein per 17g bag. 

If the taste of regular jerky isn't your thing, the teriyaki flavour has got some extra zest that'll pair wonderfully with some gaming sessions. 

Hartley's 10 Cal Strawberry Jelly

The love for jelly is definitely more of a British thing (the jiggly kind, not the spreadable kind), but Hartley's jelly pots are so good that I feel like I wouldn't be doing my duty if I didn't spread the word to our worldwide readers too. 

Jelly pots like these are everything a gamer could want in a dessert to snack on with none of the consequences. Bursting with a sweet strawberry flavour, jelly pots like Hartley's will not only help fill you up but are only ten calories each. 

Also being fat-free to boot, Hartley's jelly pots do it all. You just need to bring the spoon. 

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