Cheap, kinda healthy

MLouis1

The Burger King kids meal is a $$ and calorie bargain. No, it's not really a meal, but good as an emergency snack. I get the plain hamburger, lowfat milk, and apples.

ktorgers99

I too try kids meals at various spots (eg, Subway, Chipotle); they can be a better caloric choice. I was refused at an airport once as I didn't have a child in tow.

girlviernes

vinegar_husbands wrote: »

There's nothing healthy about fast food.

I disagree - first of all there are calories (aka life sustaining energy)
second - there are protein, carbohydrate, fat, minerals, vitamins, etc. all of which serve functions in the body.

There may also be unhealthy aspects of fast food to consider when comparing to other options, but it's not 100% inherently unhealthy.

jgnatca

Apples are fast. And they aren't bad.

http://www.dietitiancassie.com/dietitian-cassie-on-tv-worst-and-best-value-menu-choices/

rayneface

If you are stuck and have no options maybe.

I personally do not like to rely on premade items, or fast food as they really aren't that cheap compared to whole foods. $3.99 for a kids meal (roughly) for one meal.

For a couple dollars more I can get $3.97 for 2kg of rice (walmart) and a bag of frozen mixed vegetables ($2-$3) To me that seems a much smarter budget meal - mostly because you could probably easily make 4 or more meals and you are eating a far less processed product.

weird_me2

The best value in kids' meals I've found is at Chipotle. You get two soft or crunchy taco shells and 3 toppings (one meat or guacamole), plus a small bag of chips or a piece of fruit, plus a drink which can be milk, juice or soda. Very good deal compared to the cost of their regular priced menu items, plus more calorie control. I like their salsas too much to do many kids' meals, but it's a great option that can be fairly healthy for the same cost as a McD's kids' meal.

jemhh

ktorgers99 wrote: »

I too try kids meals at various spots (eg, Subway, Chipotle); they can be a better caloric choice. I was refused at an airport once as I didn't have a child in tow.

That's funny. I'm not sure if they let you do it anymore but you used to be able to pay $1.99 extra at Bob Evan's to get their kid meals.

MLouis1

I'm going to check out Chipolte's kids meal!

jenncornelsen

I prefer the grilled chicken snack wrap. in my mind it seems healthier and its about the same price

ktorgers99

I should clarify. Subway/Chipotle sell kid's meals to anyone. I can't remember which airport brand the place was.

North44

I love the value items at Wendy's.