I shoulda had the burger

bethelcheryl · February 2012

I made an unplanned stop at Wendy's today. I tried to be good. Got one of their chicken salads. Baked potato instead of fries. I know I put butter and sour cream on the potato but I can't eat them plain. I know it's fast food but I am surprised my meal turned out to be 930 calories. I could have had a junior cheeseburger and fries instead. Plus my meal including diet coke was $10.50. If I got the burger and fries it would be half that.

I guess what's getting me is that when I splurge and have pizza or ice cream I know I'm eating a ton of calories. But a salad shoul not be such a splurge.

Oh well. I know for next time. At least it tasted good.

Kandygirl · February 2012

i ate chili and a jr cheeseburger deluxe yesterday and it was a little over $2 and wasnt too horrible. fast food is crazy on the calories.

RoboLikes · February 2012

Look at the nutrition for the Quesadilla Explosion salad at Chilis. Your brain will explode.

leojsivad · February 2012

The dressing is what will get you on the "healthy choice" salads.

cardbucfan · February 2012

Steak and shake got me with their chili that way. Thought "chili-that's not too bad". Uh, wrong! when I eat out, I just get what I want now and make up for the damage in my other meals.

dawlschic007 · February 2012

Salads at fast food places and restaurants always have a ton of calories in them mainly because of the dressing but also because of ingredients like cheese and bacon, etc. I usually either only eat half the salad or get the dressing on the side and use only a little bit.

nettg40 · February 2012

If I am on the run - I have completely embraced the subway diet!! Skip the cheese and dressings and load on the veggies for extra satisfying crunch!! Choose smart and you can get a filling meal for less than 7 bucks and under 400 calories!!