Fast food every now and again doesn't have to spell diet disaster. It's all about fitting it in to your calorie budget. Whether you want a snack or a meal, we've got suggestions. Check out these 35 choices for 500-calorie or less fast food.
McDonald's
* Chicken McNuggets Happy Meal (4 piece chicken McNuggets, small fries, and 12-oz. beverage) - 500 calories
* One regular hamburger - 250 calories
* Hamburger Happy Meal with Apple Dippers and 1% milk as side choices - 460 calories
* McChicken sandwich - 360 calories
* Fruit 'n Yogurt Parfait - 160 calories
Burger King
* BK Veggie Burger - 420 calories
* BK Veggie Burger (no mayo) (340 calories) and small fries (230 calories) - 570 calories
* 4-piece chicken tenders - 170 calories
* Whopper Jr. Sandwich (no mayo) - 310 calories
* Garden salad with Ken's Border Ranch Dressing - 125 calories
Arby's
* Martha's Vineyard Market Fresh Salad (no dressing) - 277 calories
* Martha's Vineyard Market Fresh Salad with Light Buttermilk Ranch dressing - 389 calories
* Market Fresh Mini Turkey & Cheese Sandwich - 235 calories
More: Arby's Quick Guide
Wendy's
# Small chili (220 calories) and a plain baked potato (270 calories) - 490 calories
# Ultimate Chicken Grill Sandwich - 370 calories
# Mandarin Chicken Salad and small soda - 310 calories
# Roasted Turkey and Basil Frescata - 420 calories
# Roasted Turkey and Basil Frescata without pesto - 350 calories
# Kids' size fries - 280 calories
# Jr. cheeseburger - 240 calories
Subway
Tip: Stick with 6-inch subs to keep portions in check. Hold the oil and mayo!
# 6" Oven Roasted Chicken Breast with swiss cheese and light mayo - 410 calories
# Veggie Delite Salad - 60 calories
# 6" Veggie Delite - 230 calories
# 6" turkey breast sub - 280 calories
# 6" Bourbon chicken sub - 350 calories
# Grilled chicken breast and baby spinach salad - 140 calories
# 6" roast beef sub - 290 calories
Taco Bell
Tip: You can order regular menu items "Fresco Style" and save a lot of calories and get some extra veggies too (salsa is substituted for cheese and sauce).
# Two "Fresco Style" Ranchero chicken soft tacos - 340 calories
# One spicy chicken soft taco - 190 calories
# Taco salad (no shell) - 420 calories
KFC
Tip: Avoid "crispy" recipe chicken as it is higher in fat. The Snacker sandwich line is good for portion control. There are some healthy vegetable sides here too.
# One original recipe drumstick - 140 calories
# Honey BBQ KFC Snacker (220 calories) and corn on the cob (70 calories) - 290 calories
# Baked beans - 230 calories
# Tender Roast Chicken Sandwich (no sauce) - 390 calories
# Original Recipe Chicken Sandwich (no sauce) - 320 calories
If your favorite eatery is not included or you want to learn the calorie content of other foods, including many other fast foods, be sure to check out Calorie Count Plus.
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