Food on the go that doesn't break the calorie bank...

Areneholmes
Areneholmes Posts: 46 Member
in Food and Nutrition
Yes, I know I need to pack a lunch! This is for those times when you're out with friends and you want to make a better, if only marginally, decision. What are your favorite choices at your frequent fast food and sit down chain restaurants?

I'm all about a small chili from Wendy's... 180 calories and it fills me up like a big meal. :)

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  • TurtleTape
    TurtleTape Posts: 254 Member
    Whopper Jr! Even with cheese and mayo it's around 350 cals, according to their nutrition PDF, plus it's got tomato, pickle, onion, and lettuce on it. Without mayo and cheese it's around 240. Hot n Ready pepperoni pizzas from Little Caesar's are about 240ish per slice last I checked. I never eat at sit down places, really.
  • Areneholmes
    Areneholmes Posts: 46 Member
    Whopper JR is definitely on my list since I live less than a mile from one! <3
  • wheird
    wheird Posts: 7,963 Member
    El Pollo Loco:
    Black Bean Bowl
    Skinless Breast Meal

    Wendys:
    Apple Pecan Chicken Salad
    Ultimate Chicken Grill sans Honey Mustard (or with)

    McDonalds:
    Sweet Chili Chicken Wrap, grilled
    Southwest chicken salad, grilled
    Bacon Ranch chicken salad, grilled
    McDoubleDown

    Burger King:
    Tendergrill sans mayo

    Panda Express:
    Grilled Chicken Teriyaki with mixed veggies
    Mushroom Chicken
    Shanghai Angus Steak

    Chick Fil A:
    Four pc Chicken Tender meal with a side salad or fruit cup
  • jofjltncb6
    jofjltncb6 Posts: 34,415 Member
    I'm a big fan of Chipotle's burrito bowls.

    If that isn't an option, I really like the McDouble from McDonald's.

    (Okay, that's probably not healthier, but it's still my go-to.)
  • skullshank
    skullshank Posts: 4,323 Member
    another vote here for chipotle's burrito bowls. packs a great protein punch, and fits well in my day.

    taco bell is my other go-to and i usually grab a 6pack of crunchy (fresca if i'm feeling extra healthy. lulz).
    tons of fire sauce too. ;)
  • Myhaloslipped
    Myhaloslipped Posts: 4,317 Member
    Panera bread chicken power hummus bowl. 330 calories, 25 grams of protein and delicious!
  • keepinKylene
    keepinKylene Posts: 6
    Junior bacon burger from Wendy's...hold the mayo and cheese! Yum:-)
  • R_Calvillo
    R_Calvillo Posts: 177 Member
    Taco Bell Fresco burrito supreme. Chicken or steak are both under 400 calories, they're in the 350 range. Burger King has a veggie burger that's around 310 calories that's pretty good also.

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