Being a dad on the run is no easy task, especially when you have kids involved in sports. Between work, school, practices, and games, it can be challenging to find the time to prepare healthy meals. However, fast food doesn’t have to mean sacrificing your health or your kids’ nutrition. With the right menu choices, dads can fuel themselves and their little athletes with wholesome options even on the go.
15 Fast Food Restaurants
Here are the top 15 fast food restaurants and their healthiest menu items, along with the approximate calories and macronutrient breakdown for each item:
1. Subway
6-inch Turkey Breast Sub:
– 320 calories
– Macronutrient breakdown: 18g protein, 6g fat, 46g carbohydrates
2. Chick-fil-A
Grilled Chicken Sandwich:
– 320 calories
– Macronutrient breakdown: 29g protein, 6g fat, 41g carbohydrates
3. Chipotle
Salad Bowl with Chicken, Black Beans, Fajita Veggies, Salsa, and Lettuce:
– 350 calories
– Macronutrient breakdown: 32g protein, 9g fat, 41g carbohydrates
4. Wendy’s
Grilled Chicken Wrap:
– 270 calories
– Macronutrient breakdown: 20g protein, 10g fat, 24g carbohydrates
5. Taco Bell
Power Menu Bowl with Grilled Chicken:
– 500 calories
– Macronutrient breakdown: 34g protein, 18g fat, 52g carbohydrates
6. McDonald’s
Grilled Chicken Sandwich:
– 380 calories
– Macronutrient breakdown: 33g protein, 7g fat, 44g carbohydrates
7. Panera Bread
Greek Salad with Chicken:
– 370 calories
– Macronutrient breakdown: 28g protein, 25g fat, 9g carbohydrates
8. In-N-Out Burger
Protein Style Hamburger:
– 240 calories
– Macronutrient breakdown: 13g protein, 17g fat, 11g carbohydrates
9. Shake Shack
Shack Burger:
– 380 calories
– Macronutrient breakdown: 26g protein, 22g fat, 26g carbohydrates
10. KFC
Grilled Chicken Breast:
– 210 calories
– Macronutrient breakdown: 31g protein, 7g fat, 0g carbohydrates
11. Starbucks
Sous Vide Egg Bites:
– 170 calories (Bacon & Gruyere) or 150 calories (Egg White & Red Pepper)
– Macronutrient breakdown: 13g protein, 11g fat, 9g carbohydrates
12. Burger King
Grilled Chicken Sandwich:
– 450 calories
– Macronutrient breakdown: 30g protein, 17g fat, 46g carbohydrates
13. Subway
Rotisserie-Style Chicken Salad:
– 320 calories
– Macronutrient breakdown: 29g protein, 13g fat, 23g carbohydrates
14. Panda Express
Grilled Teriyaki Chicken:
– 300 calories
– Macronutrient breakdown: 36g protein, 8g fat, 17g carbohydrates
15. Jimmy John’s
Turkey Tom Unwich (Lettuce Wrap):
– 315 calories
– Macronutrient breakdown: 25g protein, 16g fat, 5g carbohydrates
Closing
Please note that the nutritional information provided is approximate and can vary based on preparation and serving size. It’s always a good idea to check the specific nutritional information provided by the restaurant, as recipes and ingredients may vary.
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