Hitting the drive-thru for breakfast, lunch, or dinner seems convenient for you and your family, but it comes with consequences. Fast food meals have higher concentrations of fat, sugars, and calories compared to preparing a meal at home. Fast food isn't always bad; it's all about consuming in moderation. See the chart below for healthier swaps at popular fast food restaurants.
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Chick fil a: Grilled Nuggets (8): 130 calories, 6 g fat, 610 mg sodium, 5 g carbs, 13 g protein ($4.99) | Spicy Chicken Sandwich: 460 calories, 19g fat, 1600 mg sodium, 45g carbs, 28g protein ($4.49) |
Wendy’s Junior Hamburger: 250 calories, 11 g fat, 420 mg sodium, 25 g carbs, 13 g protein ($1.09) | Baconator: 960 calories, 66g fat, 1540mg sodium, 36g, carbs, 57g protein ($6.49) |
Chipotle Steak Soft Tacos (3): 560 calories, 15.5 g fat, 1,570 mg sodium, 68 g carbs, 36 g protein ($9.50) | Steak Salad: 1,305 calories, 76.5 g fat, 2,880 mg sodium, 117 g carbs, 47 g protein ($9.50) |
Dunkin Wake up wrap (egg & cheese): 190 calories, 11 g fat, 400 mg sodium, 13 g carbs, 8g protein ($1.99) | Sausage, Egg & Cheese on croissant: 710 calories, 52 g fat, 1120 mg sodium, 42g carbs, 21g protein ($3.69) |
McDonalds Classic Cheeseburger: 300 calories, 12 g fat, 400 mg sodium, 13 g carbs, 8g protein ($2.19) | Double Quarter Pounder w/ Cheese: 750 calories, 44g fat, 1210mg sodium, 42g carbs, 47g protein ($7.99) |
Taco Bell Chick Soft Taco Fresco Style: 150 calories, 6 g fat, 470 mg sodium, 16 g carbs, 10g protein ($2.19) | Beef Fiesta Taco Salad: 420 calories, 20g fat, 920 mg sodium, 41g carbs, 19g protein ($5.59) |