Keeping on track with your diet can be tricky, especially when you are out and about, and healthy food options might not always be readily available.
Gabrielle Fundaro, Ph.D., who has worked as a nutrition coach for several years, recently sat down with Barbend to discuss the healthiest fast-food options available to you when you are on the go. She has put together a list of 25 of the healthiest options from the most popular fast-food chains and shares her top tips for making healthy choices when ordering fast food.
Healthier Fast-Food Chain Options
McDonald’s
- Hamburger – 250 calories, 9 grams fat, 31 grams carbs, 12 grams protein.
- McDouble (No Cheese) – 350 calories, 16 grams fat, 31 grams carbs, 20 grams protein.
Wendy’s
- Jr. Hamburger – 250 calories, 11 grams fat, 25 grams carbs, 13 grams protein.
- Jr. Cheeseburger – 340 calories, 14 grams fat, 26 grams carbs, 14 grams protein.
Chick-Fil-A
- Grilled Chicken Sandwich – 320 calories, 6 grams fat, 41 grams carbs, 28 grams protein
- Chicken Tortilla Soup – 340 calories
- 10 grams fat, 38 grams carbs, 23 grams protein.
- Grilled Chicken Nuggets (8) & Fruit Cup – 190 calories, 3 grams fat, 15 grams carbs, 25 grams protein.
KFC
- Chicken Little & Green Beans – 325 calories, 15 grams fat, 32 grams carbs, 15 grams protein.
- Snack-Size KFC Famous Bowl – 270 calories, 14 grams fat, 27 grams carbs, 11 grams protein.
Taco Bell
- Power Menu Bowl: Grilled Chicken (No Signature Sauce, Easy Cheese, Extra Lettuce, and Tomato) – 400 calories, 15 grams fat, 43 grams carbs, 25 grams protein.
- Vegan Black Bean Burrito (Extra Beans, Add Rice, No Cheese) – 420 calories, 10 grams fat, 69 grams carbs, 14 grams protein.
Chipotle
- Sofritas Burrito Bowl (Brown Rice, Black Beans, Fajita Vegetables, Lettuce, Salsa) – 545 calories, 17.5 grams fat, 77 grams carbs, 21 grams protein.
- Grilled Chicken Salad (Black Beans, Fajita Vegetables, Roasted Chili-Corn Salsa) – 425 calories, 10 grams fat, 46 grams carbs, 45 grams protein.
Domino’s
- Thin Crust Veggie Pizza (Light Cheese) – 290 calories (¼ Medium Pizza), 15 grams fat, 28 grams carbs, 10 grams protein.
- Chicken Parmesan Sandwich – 380 calories (Half Sandwich), 15 grams fat, 36 grams carbs, 24 grams protein.
Pizza Hut
- Veggie Lovers Thin n’ Crispy Pizza – 360 calories (¼ Medium Pizza), 12 grams fat, 48 grams carbs, 16 grams protein.
- Chicken Garden Salad (No Cheese, Dressing Not Included) – 400 Calories, 17 grams fat, 39 grams carbs, 30 grams protein.
Subway
- 6-Inch Oven Roast Turkey & Swiss Sub (Multigrain Bread, Mustard, and Veggies) – 320 Calories, 8 grams fat, 40 grams carbs, 24 grams protein.
- 6-Inch Veggie Delight with Provolone (Multigrain Bread, Mustard, and Veggies) – 250 Calories, 6 grams fat, 39 grams carbs, 12 grams protein.
Panera Bread
- Mediterranean Veggie Sandwich on Tomato Basil Bread – 540 calories, 12 grams fat, 89 grams carbs, 21 grams protein.
- Green Goddess Cobb Salad with Chicken (Half) & Apple – 250 Calories, 15 grams fat 35 grams carbs, 18 grams protein.
Starbucks
- Turkey Bacon, Cheddar & Egg White Sandwich – 230 Calories, 5 grams fat, 28 grams carbs, 17 grams protein.
- Spinach, Feta & Egg White Wrap – 250 Calories, 8 grams fat, 34 grams carbs, 20 grams protein.
Dunkin’
- Egg and Cheese English Muffin – 340 calories, 15 grams fat, 38 grams carbs, 14 grams protein.
- Egg White & Veggie Omelet Bites with English Muffin – 270 calories, 13 grams fat, 42 grams carbs, 19 grams protein.
