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PrintThe bad news? It’s hard to eat right away from home, and too many calorie-dense meals out can mean death for your diet. The good news? A fast food splurge doesn’t have to leave you with a case of eater’s remorse. The next time a ready-made craving hits, swap out your favorite fare for a lighter menu option and chow down without guilt.
McDonald’s
Instead of: A sausage biscuit with egg (500 calories, 32 grams of fat)
Try: An Egg McMuffin (300 calories, 12 grams of fat)
You save: 200 calories and 20 grams of fat
Avoid: Any of the breakfast combination meals, which contain up to 1,140 calories and 59 grams of fat. Would you like the name of a good heart surgeon with that?
Taco Bell
Instead of: A beef burrito supreme (410 calories, 17 grams of fat)
Try: A Fresco-style beef soft taco supreme (190 calories, 7 grams of fat)
You save: 220 calories and 10 grams of fat
Avoid: The fiesta taco salad. With 840 calories and 45 grams of fat, it’ll have you making a run for the treadmill.
Starbucks
Instead of: The grande caramel frappuccino blended coffee with whipped cream (380 calories, 15 grams of fat)
Try: A tall caramel frappuccino light blended coffee sans whip (140 calories, 1.5 grams of fat)
You save: 240 calories and 13.5 grams of fat
Avoid: The blueberries and creme frappuccino with whipped cream. This frosty treat tips the nutrition scales at 470 calories and contains 15 grams of fat. Yikes!
Panera
Instead of: A chicken-salad sandwich on sesame semolina bread (670 calories, 25 grams of fat)
Try: A smoked turkey breast sandwich on sourdough (430 calories, 14 grams of fat)
You save: 240 calories and 11 grams of fat
Avoid: The tuna salad sandwich, which packs a hearty wallop at 840 calories and 44 grams of fat.
Sources: McDonald's; Taco Bell; Starbucks; Panera
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