Your favorite fast food meal under 600 Calories?

JustRobby1

khenik6064 wrote: »

Panda Express - bowl with half fried rice, half mixed veggies and string bean chicken. 400 calories and 20g of protein. I probably eat there a bit too often haha

You could really bring down the calorie content if you went with all mixed veggies for the side, but I like fried rice too much.

Bowl with all fried rice and string bean chicken: 540 calories
Bowl with all mixed veggies and string bean chicken: 260 calories

I am glad you brought this to my attention. I drive past a Panda Express daily and have always ignored it figuring they had nothing within acceptable range.

jdlobb

I just went to Sonic and got a Jr. Burger and mini tots, barely more than 400 calories together. Pretty good deal, calorie-wise

AnvilHead

1) Panda Express - mixed veggies (instead of rice or chow mein), broccoli beef, and grilled teriyaki chicken with sauce on the side.

2) Flame Broiler - Works bowl. Grilled beef and chicken atop rice and veggies. 520 calories and very filling. Add in an ounce of their Magic Sauce and you're still under 600 calories.

sgt1372

jdlobb wrote: »

McDonalds call it an "All-American Meal" btw if you wanna sound like you know what you're doing when you order. It's not on the menu most places. It's basically just exactly what they sold back when all they sold was one size of fries, hamburgers, and cheeseburgers.

Interesting.

I haven't stepped foot in a fast food joint for over a year, except McD to buy a large black coffee for $1, but I may actually order something more at McD now.

Just discovered that you can order an "All American" burger with an egg (round, scrambled, folded or white). Add a large black coffee and the whole thing will only be about 320 cals and can be had for about $3.19-3.59 depending on the type of egg you want.

A cheap and low cal breakfast version of "steak & eggs."

For the complete McD "secret" menu, see:
http://hackthemenu.com/mcdonalds/secret-menu/

LynnJ9

Jack in the Box Chicken Fajita Pita, lots of veggies and only around 300 calories

FatAFNoMore

busyPK wrote: »

Wendy's - small chili with a baked potato. I put the chili on the potato

I do this too but also buy with the potato and small chili the side salad with no dressing or croutons. Chili on the salad and on the potato! I'm stuffed afterwards.

Cbean08

AnvilHead wrote: »

1) Panda Express - mixed veggies (instead of rice or chow mein), broccoli beef, and grilled teriyaki chicken with sauce on the side.

2) Flame Broiler - Works bowl. Grilled beef and chicken atop rice and veggies. 520 calories and very filling. Add in an ounce of their Magic Sauce and you're still under 600 calories.

I miss Flame Broiler so much. I grew up with one right down the street from me and there isn't one out in Chicago. They have great options though and their food tastes really good.

I was never a fan but you can get a good meal at In N Out - Cheeseburger made protein style and fries.

bbontheb

I like the Wendy's half salad + small chili option. I can't have wheat so the chili it's a nice option for "heavier" food.

hereIgogo

Taco Bueno: Chicken rice bowl (350 cals) + lots of salsa or pico de gallo
Arby's: Roast Turkey salad (230 cals) w/lite Italian (35 cals) (has BACON)
Wendy's: Large chili (270 cals)
Taco Bell: Spicy tostada (200 cals, $1, delish), maybe + Doritos Locos Taco Supreme (190 cals)

theowlbox

I like the artisan grilled chicken sandwich with no vinaigrette, small fries and a diet coke/iced tea. I love all these options you guys are leaving on this thread! Super helpful!

sheepingly

del taco asada bowl. its like 590 calories or less...healthier and yummies!

hesn92

My go to is chipotle. I order a bowl with rice, beans, steak, corn and mild salsa, cheese, sour cream and guacamole, and i immediately split it in half and eat with 1 oz of chips (a quarter of the bag) 588 calories. I usually get my chipotle to go and eat it at home so I am able to actually portion out the chips correctly lol

hesn92

I never go to Taco Bell, haven't been In years, but from looking at their menu online I'm realizing I could eat there for cheap both money wise and calories... I am going to start eating there lol

Tulip9

-Taco Bell: Crunchy Taco Fresco (150) and Spicy Bean Tostada (200).
-The Habit: Teriyaki Char Burger Lettuce Wrapped (330) or Fresh Albacore Sandwich on Bun (390) with Tempura Green Beans (250). That is a nice big meal for the day.
-Chipotle: Chicken or Steak Salad with brown rice, black beans, fajita veggies, mild and medium salsa and lettuce. If I'm taking it home, I put a little light sour cream on it too.

seltzermint555

hesn92 wrote: »

I never go to Taco Bell, haven't been In years, but from looking at their menu online I'm realizing I could eat there for cheap both money wise and calories... I am going to start eating there lol

I think Taco Bell has really improved. I hadn't been there in 3 or 4 years until recently. Lots more options and better prices. I think they're a fairly vegetarian friendly place these days too, actually a few options for friends who are vegetarian or even vegan. My pescetarian hubby loves their black bean burritos and spicy tostadas.

I keep seeing people post about chips at Chipotle...is that something you order separately? I go there a lot for bowls and they never give me chips. And when I used to get burritos there (pre-MFP) I don't remember chips, either.

I don't even like chips much and don't want them but it's strange to me that I can't even recall having seen chips at Chipotle.

hesn92

seltzermint555 wrote: »

hesn92 wrote: »

I never go to Taco Bell, haven't been In years, but from looking at their menu online I'm realizing I could eat there for cheap both money wise and calories... I am going to start eating there lol

I think Taco Bell has really improved. I hadn't been there in 3 or 4 years until recently. Lots more options and better prices. I think they're a fairly vegetarian friendly place these days too, actually a few options for friends who are vegetarian or even vegan. My pescetarian hubby loves their black bean burritos and spicy tostadas.

I keep seeing people post about chips at Chipotle...is that something you order separately? I go there a lot for bowls and they never give me chips. And when I used to get burritos there (pre-MFP) I don't remember chips, either.

I don't even like chips much and don't want them but it's strange to me that I can't even recall having seen chips at Chipotle.

Yeah I've always kind of stuck my nose up at Taco Bell but it actually looks good (of course pictures that they post on their website are always going to look good)

lol I can't imagine how you missed the chips at chipotle! There's usually a wall behind the cash register with shelves full of bags of chips! But no they are extra, they don't come with your meal sadly.

jdlobb

the Fresco option at Taco Bell is a game changer

KatieNicole95

Honestly I eat fast food every day, and twice a day on Tuesdays (my longest day). There's tons of options to get below your calorie goal. I have lost weight doing this.. I have noticed most places staying on the dollar menu keeps things in good proportion. Places like mcdonalds, wendys burger king... the dollar menu chicken (no mayo) and the small fries are fine. Sometimes the cheeseburgers on the value menu, plain also. I log everything before I go.. I tried so many diets before where I couldn't eat fast food and I ALWAYS gained the weight back because I just despise cooking/meal prep and I always end up going back to eating out after dieting... This is the only way I have found that it can actually be a lifestyle and I don't feel like I'm dieting. I can go anywhere with family and friends and just eat in my proportions. I'm aware it isn't the "healthy" lifestyle but I already feel so much better by losing some weight!

My faves are the Grilled Chicken Cool Wrap at Chickfila and hard shell grilled chicken tacos at taco bell
OOOh also arby's taco and bacon salad with ONE pack of honey mustard dressing is only 410 calories and it's delicious!

lightenup2016

Taco Bell bean burrito and a crunchy taco with bean instead of meat (but meat would be ok too, calorie-wise).

McDonald's McChicken sandwich and small fries. Or a sausage mcmuffin with small fries or hash browns.

Chick-fil-a chicken sandwich (or spicy chicken, even better), and eat a few of my kids' fries. Or get the fruit cup or side salad. I usually go for my kids' fries

Subway turkey with all the veggies--6" and then you can probably fit in a bag of chips. Or a foot long veggie delight with cheese (but not enough protein for me)

laur357

Chik-fil-a spicy chicken and a side of grilled nuggets with a bit of dipping sauce or side salad

Qdoba chicken tacos

McDonalds Egg McMuffin and a hash brown

Wendy's sour cream & chive potato and value nuggets

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jdlobb wrote: »

HardcoreP0rk wrote: »

I satisfy fast food cravings with a simple burger and no fries. I can come in under 600 with no mayo or cheese at Steak Shack or BK.

I recently rediscovered the beauty of the basic McDonalds hamburger. So simple, so good, so cheap.

Bingo.

These are all over my dairy. I only eat fast food when I am traveling, so I want something easy to eat-and-drive. Cheeseburger is 300 calories. Two for 600. Depending on my calorie budget that day, I get one or two.

Iamnotasenior

Burger King Veggie Burger (BK Veggie) with no cheese (390 calories) and a small order of onion rings (150 calories).

Jermanator

A McDouble, small french fry, and side salad with light Italian dressing is just a hair over 600 calories if you chuck the bottom of the bun.

Keep them coming people. I like this thread. I do better when I pack my lunches, but that is not always an option and it is good to have quick alternatives that don't break the calorie bank for the day.

dysonsphere1

Oh my I've gotten hungry reading these posts!

I try not to eat fast food at all when I'm on a diet but in a pinch:

Chicfila: Market Salad 200 calories.
Jack In The Box: Chicken Fajita Pita 366 calories
McDonalds: Egg McMuffin 300 calories or small cheeseburger 313 calories

After reading these posts I'm going to check out some Taco Bell!

acmorris77

All of the Taco Bell fresca menu. Double stack and chicken go wrap at Wendy's. Egg white delight mcmuffin at McDonald's, and BK Veggie burger at burger king.

ChangeIsGood29

Taco Bell - shredded chicken burrito (420 cals)
Burger King - grilled chicken sandwich (470 cals)
Mcdonalds - Artesan grilled chicken sandwich (380 cals) or 4 piece buttermilk tenders (500) if I want something fried

I generally just avoid a side unless I'm starving or add a side salad if I need something more.