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Best McDonald's options....

Pangea250
Pangea250 Posts: 965 Member
edited October 2024 in Food and Nutrition
My daughter's school is having a fundraiser tonight at McDonald's. I'll be taking her down there in about 20 minutes. I don't *have* to have McDonald's, but if there are any decent options, I'll do it. Are there any?
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  • BackwoodsMom
    BackwoodsMom Posts: 227 Member
    I always do a grilled chicken salad if I "have" to eat at a fast food place. Just watch the toppings and dressings.
  • Classalete
    Classalete Posts: 464 Member
    The black coffee..and that's about it.

    Hahah, in all seriousness...If you're in a pinch, I would go with whatever contained grilled chicken in as small of a portion as possible.
  • ajlarz
    ajlarz Posts: 155 Member
    Whenever I end up there, I will get a salad, be easy on the dressing. OR a fruit and yogurt parfait. Not sure if they still have it, but they used to have a fruit and walnut salad as well.
  • kapeluza
    kapeluza Posts: 3,434 Member
    Small hamburger?
  • BackwoodsMom
    BackwoodsMom Posts: 227 Member
    Small hamburger?

    Get a kids' meal and get the healthy sides/drink.
  • skylark94
    skylark94 Posts: 2,036 Member
    A salad with grilled chicken is a good option. I usually get the bacon ranch and use half of the dressing.
  • jmruef
    jmruef Posts: 824 Member
    My daughter's school is having a fundraiser tonight at McDonald's. I'll be taking her down there in about 20 minutes. I don't *have* to have McDonald's, but if there are any decent options, I'll do it. Are there any?

    Grilled chicken snack wraps - I had a honey mustard one the other day and thought it was really good. Something like 250 calories, I believe.
  • taso42
    taso42 Posts: 8,980 Member
    Sometimes McDonald's and Burger Kings are right across the street from each other. If so, you can walk across the street and get a Whopper. Much tastier than Mickey D's.
  • IronmanPanda
    IronmanPanda Posts: 2,083 Member
    McRib is back in season. I heard they are quite tasty!
  • PBmaria
    PBmaria Posts: 854 Member
    Oatmeal! It's yum and fairly low-cal if you skip the brown sugar :)
  • UponThisRock
    UponThisRock Posts: 4,519 Member
    grilled chicken sandwich, no mayo
  • fatguyweightloss
    fatguyweightloss Posts: 145
    Anything not breaded/fried without the bun. Usually end up with double cheeseburger or Quarter Pounder (Double if I didn't get around to eating much today)
  • PeaceLuvVeggies
    PeaceLuvVeggies Posts: 375 Member
    Oatmeal! It's yum and fairly low-cal if you skip the brown sugar :)

    I was just going to suggest this =)
  • shellyc7182
    shellyc7182 Posts: 261 Member
    Hmm... McDonald's? Might be better just to eat the napkins.
  • hojo94
    hojo94 Posts: 140 Member
    I do a kids meal with chicken nuggets, apples, and water! If you are feeling wild and crazy, get the cheese burger!:happy:
  • cobarlo14
    cobarlo14 Posts: 582 Member
    Oatmeal! It's yum and fairly low-cal if you skip the brown sugar :)

    I love the oatmeal.....even with the brown sugar if I can spare the calories...
  • Rae6503
    Rae6503 Posts: 6,294 Member
    Hamburger, side salad with vinaigrette. Less than 400 calories I think.
  • MrsB123111
    MrsB123111 Posts: 535 Member
    The grilled chicken sandwich, no mayo and take off the bottom bun (that's where all the grease settles). For a side, I'd either have the fruit and yogurt or a side salad with their Italian dressing.
  • JThomas61
    JThomas61 Posts: 892
    Two packages of Ketchup
  • stanvoodoo
    stanvoodoo Posts: 1,023 Member
    Grilled Chicken Wrap, tear off some the excess tortilla. Much better than the salad especially if you use all the dressing!

    Enjoy, they are very tastey and will do in a pinch!!!
  • CaptainGordo
    CaptainGordo Posts: 4,437 Member
    Grilled chicken wrap, hold the sauce. Shazam!
  • Suzanne106
    Suzanne106 Posts: 149 Member
    Just go to their website and look at the nutritional guide for options. If you budget your calories you should be able to have whatever you want. I had a medium Big Mac combo the other day and it didn't hurt my caloric intake at all because I counted them in before hand. You should never deprive yourself of anything, just eat in moderation:smile:
  • courtneywebb
    courtneywebb Posts: 11
    Maybe a salad? Bring your own dressing tho, if you use their dressing you might as well just eat a cheeseburger lol
  • Scott613
    Scott613 Posts: 2,317 Member
    Small hamburger?

    Get a kids' meal and get the healthy sides/drink.

    And get the boy's toy because they're cooler than the girl's toy!
  • LisaKyle11
    LisaKyle11 Posts: 662 Member
    The black coffee..and that's about it.

    Hahah, in all seriousness...If you're in a pinch, I would go with whatever contained grilled chicken in as small of a portion as possible.

    yes... THIS^
  • claire_xox
    claire_xox Posts: 282 Member
    Mains:
    - seared tandoori chicken wrap 319 cals
    - Garden salad 15 cals
    - Seared chicken salad with bagel chips 236 cals

    Sides:
    -extra salad 15 cals

    Drinks:
    - diet coke 1 cal
    - coffee 20 cals
    - small fruit fizz 70 cals
    - water 0 cals

    Dessert:
    - apple pieces 37 cals
    - small soft serve 90 cals


    or just have a treat and eat whatever you want off the menu!


    Edit* If I ate McDonalds for my whole day I'd go

    - Breakfast - oats (150 calories)
    - Snack - apple pieces (37 calories)
    - Lunch - Garden salad + extra salad + small fries (260 calories)
    - Snack - fruit fizz (70 calories)
    - Dinner - tandoori wrap with garden salad (334 calories)
    -Dessert - small ice cream (90 calories)

    Which is 941 calories
  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 49,108 Member
    Okay, now I'm going to have a McRib for a snack......................





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  • Tyler4846
    Tyler4846 Posts: 41
    I do a kids meal with chicken nuggets, apples, and water! If you are feeling wild and crazy, get the cheese burger!:happy:

    If you ever read the ingredients of those nuggets you'll never want to touch them again.

    cheeseburger Kids meal with the healthy choices
  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 49,108 Member


    If you ever read the ingredients of those nuggets you'll never want to touch them again.
    Subjective. I know what's in them and eat them occasionally with no fear.
  • IronmanPanda
    IronmanPanda Posts: 2,083 Member
    Mains:
    - seared tandoori chicken wrap 319 cals

    McD's has Tandoori? I'm going there for dinner now...
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