Yes there is, but you have to be smart about what you choose from the menu at every fast food restaurant. There are fast food restaurants that overall offer a lowered calorie solution for meals. We have listed those at the bottom of this article.
In order to help you choose the more healthy options, here is a selection of fast food meals and the restaurants they come from. This is obviously not a complete list, but it will give you an idea on how to choose healthier options at fast food establishments.
Remember that broiled is always preferred over fried.
Warnings:
- Be careful about adding condiments – the sauces and dips are usually the downfall of any meal – even if the meal is somewhat healthy. if you really want the condiment, use it sparingly.
- The side dishes can be the most unhealthy part of the meal. Instead of fries, choose a side salad, or a fruit cup.
- Don’t drink the soda. Choose unsweet tea, water. if you must have some extra flavor in your drink, choose orange juice or lowfat milk. if you don’t have an issue with the artificial sweeteners in soda, then that could be a choice, although it’s not a preferred choice.
1. KFC Honey BBQ Sandwich
280 calories
3.5 grams fat
1 gram saturated fat
60 mg cholesterol
780 mg sodium
3 grams fiber
32 grams carbohydrate
14 grams protein
2. KFC Tender Roast Sandwich (without sauce)
300 calories
4.5 grams fat
1.5 grams saturated fat
70 mg cholesterol
1,060 mg sodium
2 grams fiber
28 grams carbohydrate
37 grams protein
3. Chick-fil-A Chargrilled Chicken Sandwich
270 calories
3.5 grams fat
1 gram saturated fat
65 mg cholesterol
940 mg sodium
3 grams fiber
33 grams carbohydrate
28 grams protein
4. Hardee’s Charbroiled BBQ Chicken Sandwich
340 calories
4 grams fat
1 gram saturated fat
60 mg cholesterol
1,070 mg sodium
3 grams fiber
40 grams carbohydrate
33 grams protein
5. Carl’s Jr Charbroiled BBQ Chicken Sandwich
360 calories
4.5 grams fat
1 gram saturated fat
60 mg cholesterol
1,150 mg sodium
4 grams fiber
48 grams carbohydrate
34 grams protein
6. Wendy’s Ultimate Grill Sandwich
320 calories
7 grams fat
1.5 grams saturated fat
70 mg cholesterol
950 mg sodium
2 grams fiber
36 grams carbohydrate
28 grams protein
7. Arby’s Grilled Chicken Cordon Bleu Sandwich (without mayo)
390 calories
8 grams fat
2 grams saturated fat
25 mg cholesterol
1,563 mg sodium
2 grams fiber
49 grams carbohydrate
41 grams protein
8. In-n-out Hamburger (with onion, mustard, and catsup instead of spread)
310 calories
10 grams fat
4 grams saturated fat
35 mg cholesterol
730 mg sodium
3 grams fiber
41 grams carbohydrate
16 grams protein
9. Taco Bell Fresco Style Bean Burrito
330 calories
7 grams fat
2.5 grams saturated fat
0 mg cholesterol
1,200 mg sodium
9 grams fiber
54 grams carbohydrate
12 grams protein
10. KFC Oven Roasted Twister (without sauce)
330 calories
7 grams fat
2.5 grams saturated fat
50 mg cholesterol
1,120 mg sodium
3 grams fiber
39 grams carbohydrate
28 grams protein
11. McDonalds Grilled Snack Wrap with Honey Mustard OR Grilled Snack Wrap with Chipotle BBQ Sauce.
260 calories
8 grams fat
3.5 grams saturated fat
45 mg cholesterol
820 mg sodium
1 gram fiber
27 grams carbohydrate
18 grams protein
12. Taco Bell Fresco Style Steak Burrito Supreme
330 calories
8 grams fat
3 grams saturated fat
20 mg cholesterol
1,250 mg sodium
7 grams fiber
48 grams carbohydrate
16 grams protein
13. Jack in the Box Chicken Fajita Pita (no salsa)
280 calories
9 grams fat
3.5 grams saturated fat
60 mg cholesterol
1,110 mg sodium
2 grams fiber
30 grams carbohydrate
21 grams protein
14. Chick-fil-A Chargrilled Chicken Cool Wrap
410 calories
12 grams fat
3.5 grams saturated fat
70 mg cholesterol
1,310 mg sodium
8 grams fiber
46 grams carbohydrate
34 grams protein
15. Chick-fil-A Chargrilled Chicken Garden Salad
180 calories (260 with 2 Tbsp. Reduced Fat Raspberry Vinaigrette)
6 grams fat (8 grams with raspberry vinaigrette)
3 grams saturated fat
65 mg cholesterol
620 mg sodium (810 mg with raspberry vinaigrette)
3 grams fiber
9 grams carbohydrate (24 grams with raspberry vinaigrette)
22 grams protein
16. Taco Bell Fresco Style Zesty Chicken Border Bowl (without dressing)
350 calories
8 grams fat
1.5 grams saturated fat
25 mg cholesterol
1,600 mg sodium
10 grams fiber
51 grams carbohydrate
19 grams protein
17. McDonalds Southwest Salad With Grilled Chicken (includes cilantro lime glaze and a Southwest vegetable/bean blend)
320 calories
9 grams fat
3 grams saturated fat
70 mg cholesterol
970 mg sodium
7 grams fiber
30 grams carbohydrate
30 grams protein
18. Arby’s Martha’s Vineyard Salad — not including dressing (includes grilled chicken, diced apples, cherry tomatoes, cheddar, cranberries, and lettuce)
277 calories
8 grams fat
4 grams saturated fat
72 mg cholesterol
451 mg sodium
4 grams fiber
24 grams carbohydrate
26 grams protein
19. Carl’s Jr Charbroiled Chicken Salad (with low-fat balsamic dressing)
295 calories
8.5 grams fat
3.5 grams saturated fat
75 mg cholesterol
1,190 mg sodium
5 grams fiber
21 grams carbohydrate
34 grams protein
20. Arby’s Santa Fe Salad With Grilled Chicken — not including dressing (includes cherry tomatoes, red onion, corn and black beans, cheddar, and lettuce)
283 calories
9 grams fat
4 grams saturated fat
72 mg cholesterol
521 mg sodium
6 grams fiber
21 grams carbohydrate
29 grams protein
21. McDonalds Asian Salad With Grilled Chicken (includes mandarin oranges, almonds, edamame, snow peas, and red bell peppers)
300 calories
10 grams fat
1 gram saturated fat
65 mg cholesterol
890 mg sodium
5 grams fiber
23 grams carbohydrate
32 grams protein
