I promised in a previous blog that I would cover McDonald's after I ripped their Premium Grilled Chicken Classic to shreds in review. I still say go to Chick-Fil-A if you want a decent grilled chicken breast from a fast food restaurant. As much as it pains me to write about McDonald's I feel like I have to, because they are still number one on several Zagat lists. Despite the widespread knowledge that this food is high in fat people are still eating there and often. I figured I might as well cover Burger King at the same time. If I am going to rip a band-aid off, then I would prefer to do it quickly.
I am only covering lunch/dinner options at this point. I'll cover breakfast at another time. I did not bother covering any of the salads with grilled chicken, because I'm guessing that you are not going to these places to order a salad. If you are, then try Wendy's or Chick-Fil-A. Their options are tastier. Nevertheless, if you want to know the nutrition facts on other items not listed here I have provided links to the nutrition facts at the bottom. This is not an exhaustive list so feel free to post your favorite combinations (500 calories and under) in the comments.
Please keep in mind that I did not say these options are low-fat. I'm blogging about this only in regards to calories. For healthier options please refer to my last blog, and make your lunch at home.
McDonald's
Hamburger 250
Small Fries 230
Iced Tea or Water 0
Total Calories 480
Cheeseburger 300
Small Fries 230
Iced Tea or Water 0
Total Calories 530
Quarter Pounder with Cheese 510
Iced Tea or Water 0
Total Calories 510
Big N' Tasty (no Cheese) 460
Iced Tea or Water 0
Total Calories 460
Filet O' Fish 380
Apple Dippers with Low fat Caramel Dip 100
Iced Tea or Water 0
Total Calories 480
Premium Grilled Chicken Classic 350
Apple Dippers with Low fat Caramel Dip 100
Iced Tea or Water 0
Total Calories 450
McChicken 360
Apple Dippers with Low fat Caramel Dip 100
Iced Tea or Water 0
Total Calories 460
3 pc. Chicken Strips 380
Spicy Buffalo Sauce 35
Side Salad (no croutons) 20
1/2 Packet Ranch Dressing 85
Total Calories 520
Honey Mustard or Chipotle BBQ Snack Wrap (grilled) 260
Small French Fries 230
Iced Tea or Water 0
Total Calories 490
Angus Bacon & Cheese Snack Wrap 390
Fruit & Yogurt Parfait with Granola 160
Iced Tea or Water 0
Total Calories 550
Mac Snack Wrap
(not available at all locations) 330
Fruit & Yogurt Parfait with Granola 160
Iced Tea or Water 0
Total Calories 490
Burger King
5 piece Chicken Tenders 210
Honey Mustard 90
Macaroni & Cheese 160 or Onion Rings w/Ketchup 155
Iced Tea or Water 0
Total Calories 460
Whopper Junior Sandwich w/ Cheese 410
Onion Rings 140
Ketchup (1 packet) 15
Iced Tea or Water 0
Total Calories 565
Hamburger 260
Value Fries 220
Iced Tea or Water 0
Total Calories 480
Cheeseburger 300
Onion Rings w/ Ketchup 155
Iced Tea or Water 0
Total Calories 455
BK Single Stacker 380
Apple Fries w/ Caramel 70
Iced Tea or Water 0
Total Calories 450
Tendergrill Chicken Sandwich 470
Apple Fries w/ Caramel 70
Iced Tea or Water 0
Total Calories 540
California Whopper Jr.
(for a limited time only) 430
Apple Fries w/ Caramel 70
Iced Tea or Water 0
Total Calories 500
Why choose tea or water instead of diet soda?
McDonald's Nutrition Facts
Burger King Nutrition Facts
unsweetened tea and iced tea are two different things... just fyi... good stuff though.
ReplyDeleteGreat call! I definitely meant unsweetened tea. There are a lot of restaurants serving specialty teas, sweet teas, fruit flavored teas, etc. that are full of sugar and unwanted empty calories. Thanks for your comment.
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