Diabetic-Friendly Fast Food: Lower-Carb Orders at 15 Chains

If you have diabetes, the number that matters most on a fast food menu is usually carbohydrate. These are the main items with 30g of carbs or less exactly as served, with the most protein first, from each restaurant’s official U.S. nutrition data.

This page is general nutrition information, not medical advice. Your doctor, diabetes educator or dietitian can tell you how many carbs fit your own plan. Our data lists total carbohydrate only; sugar and fiber are on each restaurant’s own nutrition guide.

Main items with 30g of carbohydrate or less as served, most protein first. Values are each restaurant’s published figures for the standard item; tap an item for its full nutrition and lighter swaps.

Where the carbs hide: sides, drinks and desserts

A regular soda or sweet tea and a side of fries often carry more carbs than the main. Water, unsweetened tea, diet soda or black coffee add none.

Sides, drinks and desserts with 30g of carbs or more, most carbs first. Values are each restaurant’s published figures for the standard item; tap an item for its full nutrition and lighter swaps.

Want to add up a whole order? Every item links to its full nutrition, and each restaurant’s calculator shows the carb total as you build an order. For the lowest-carb picks, see Low-Carb Fast Food.