Healthier fast food at burger chains
Figuring out healthier options at your favorite fast food burger chain can be tricky. A typical meal at a burger joint consists of a "sandwich", some fries and a drink, which can quickly come in at over 1700 calories for something like Burger King's Triple Whopper with a large fries and a 16 oz. soda. A better option would be a regular single patty burger, small fries, and water, which is about 500 calories. Alternatively you may enjoy a veggie burger smothered in grilled onion and mushrooms. Or if you want a large beef burger, then skip the fries and soda and have a side salad and water instead.
The Big Burger Chains
Less Healthy choices
- Double-patty hamburger with cheese, mayo, special sauce, and bacon
- Fried chicken sandwich
- Fried fish sandwich
- Salad with toppings such as bacon, cheese, and ranch dressing
- Breakfast burrito with steak
- French fries
- Milkshake
- Chicken “nuggets” or tenders
- Adding cheese, extra mayo, and special sauces
Healthier choices
- Regular, single-patty hamburger without mayo or cheese
- Grilled chicken sandwich
- Veggie burger
- Garden salad with grilled chicken and low-fat dressing
- Egg on a muffin
- Baked potato or a side salad
- Yogurt parfait
- Grilled chicken strips
- Limiting cheese, mayo, and special sauces