Best Low Calorie Fast Food Orders Under 500 Calories

Eating fast food while tracking calories does not mean you have to give up convenience. Most major chains now publish their nutrition information and offer menu items that fit into a low calorie day.

At McDonald's, a classic hamburger is 250 calories. Add a side of apple slices instead of fries for a meal around 280 calories. The grilled chicken sandwich without mayo is about 380 calories. The Egg McMuffin is 310 calories and provides 17 grams of protein.

Chick-fil-A offers several options under 500 calories. The grilled chicken sandwich is 390 calories. The grilled chicken nuggets 8 count are 130 calories with 25 grams of protein. The market salad with grilled chicken is 340 calories.

At Chipotle, the key is customization. A burrito bowl with chicken, fajita vegetables, black beans, lettuce, and salsa verde is about 470 calories. Skip the rice, cheese, sour cream, and guacamole to keep it under 500.

Taco Bell has a dedicated low calorie menu. The soft taco with beef is 180 calories. The bean burrito is 350 calories. Fresco style replaces cheese and sauce with pico de gallo, which saves about 50 to 100 calories per item.

Subway sandwiches can be very reasonable. A six inch turkey breast on whole wheat with vegetables and mustard is about 280 calories. Load up on vegetables, skip the cheese and oil.

Wendy's grilled chicken wrap is 270 calories. The chili is 250 calories for a small with 18 grams of protein. A baked potato with sour cream and chives is 320 calories.

At Burger King, the flame grilled chicken sandwich without mayo is about 370 calories. The Whopper Jr. without mayo is 260 calories.

KFC grilled chicken breast is 210 calories per piece. A corn on the cob is 70 calories. The green beans are 25 calories.

At Panera, the turkey sandwich on whole grain is 430 calories. The ten vegetable soup in a cup is about 80 calories. The strawberry poppyseed salad with chicken is 340 calories.

The general strategy is to look for grilled proteins instead of fried, skip sauces or ask for them on the side, choose water instead of soda, and load up on vegetables. Use the easy app to look up nutrition information for your favorite fast food items.