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Fast Food Cheat Sheets: Best Picks at 15 Chains

Save or print the card for the places you go most. Each one lists the highest-protein items under 400 calories and the lightest sides, drinks and treats.

McDonald's Cheat Sheet

Under 400 calories, most protein first

  1. McDouble 390 cal · 22g protein
  2. Egg McMuffin 310 cal · 17g protein
  3. Filet-O-Fish 380 cal · 16g protein
  4. Cheeseburger 300 cal · 15g protein
  5. McChicken 390 cal · 14g protein
  6. Chicken McNuggets (6 pc) 250 cal · 14g protein
  7. Sausage McMuffin 400 cal · 14g protein
  8. Hamburger 250 cal · 12g protein

Lightest sides, drinks and treats

  • Sweet Tea (Small) 100 cal
  • Sweet Tea (Medium) 130 cal
  • Sprite (Small) 140 cal
  • Coca-Cola (Small) 150 cal
  • French Fries (Small) 230 cal

McDonald's official U.S. values · fastfoodnutritioncalc.com

KFC Cheat Sheet

Under 400 calories, most protein first

  1. Original Recipe Chicken Breast 390 cal · 39g protein
  2. Kentucky Grilled Chicken Breast 210 cal · 38g protein
  3. Spicy Crispy Chicken Breast 350 cal · 30g protein
  4. Extra Crispy Chicken Thigh 330 cal · 22g protein
  5. Original Recipe Chicken Thigh 280 cal · 19g protein
  6. Kentucky Grilled Chicken Thigh 150 cal · 17g protein
  7. KFC Snacker 350 cal · 15g protein
  8. Spicy Crispy Chicken Thigh 270 cal · 13g protein

Lightest sides, drinks and treats

  • Pepsi Zero Sugar (20 fl oz) 0 cal
  • Green Beans (individual) 25 cal
  • Corn on the Cob 70 cal
  • Mashed Potatoes, no gravy (individual) 110 cal
  • Mashed Potatoes with Gravy (individual) 130 cal

KFC official U.S. values · fastfoodnutritioncalc.com

Subway Cheat Sheet

Under 400 calories, most protein first

  1. Baja Chicken Protein Pocket 330 cal · 24g protein
  2. Peppercorn Ranch Chicken Protein Pocket 330 cal · 24g protein
  3. Turkey & Ham Protein Pocket 320 cal · 21g protein
  4. 6" Veggie Delite 320 cal · 17g protein
  5. Veggie Delite Salad (no dressing) 150 cal · 10g protein
  6. Hash Browns 190 cal · 3g protein

Lightest sides, drinks and treats

  • Oatmeal Raisin Cookie 200 cal
  • Chocolate Chip Cookie 210 cal
  • Double Chocolate Cookie 210 cal
  • White Chip Macadamia Nut Cookie 210 cal

Subway official U.S. values · fastfoodnutritioncalc.com

Dunkin' Cheat Sheet

Under 400 calories, most protein first

  1. Bacon, Egg & Cheese Wake-Up Wrap 220 cal · 10g protein
  2. Sausage, Egg & Cheese Wake-Up Wrap 280 cal · 10g protein
  3. Egg & Cheese Wake-Up Wrap 180 cal · 7g protein
  4. Avocado Toast 240 cal · 6g protein
  5. Hash Browns (6 pieces) 110 cal · 1g protein

Lightest sides, drinks and treats

  • Iced Coffee, Black (Medium) 5 cal
  • Glazed Munchkins Donut Hole (1 piece) 60 cal
  • Iced Coffee with Cream (Medium) 90 cal
  • Hot Latte with Whole Milk (Medium) 170 cal
  • Iced Coffee with Cream & Sugar (Medium) 190 cal

Dunkin' official U.S. values · fastfoodnutritioncalc.com

Taco Bell Cheat Sheet

Under 400 calories, most protein first

  1. Burrito Supreme (Beef) 390 cal · 16g protein
  2. Bean Burrito 360 cal · 13g protein
  3. Soft Taco (Beef) 180 cal · 9g protein
  4. Crunchy Taco 170 cal · 7g protein
  5. Nacho Cheese Doritos Locos Taco 170 cal · 7g protein

Lightest sides, drinks and treats

  • Cinnamon Twists 170 cal
  • Chips and Nacho Cheese Sauce 220 cal

Taco Bell official U.S. values · fastfoodnutritioncalc.com

Wendy's Cheat Sheet

Under 400 calories, most protein first

  1. Chili 280 cal · 19g protein
  2. Jr. Cheeseburger 270 cal · 14g protein

Lightest sides, drinks and treats

  • Jr. Natural-Cut Fries 260 cal
  • Baked Potato (Plain) 270 cal
  • Sour Cream and Chive Baked Potato 300 cal
  • Jr. Classic Chocolate Frosty 310 cal

Wendy's official U.S. values · fastfoodnutritioncalc.com

Burger King Cheat Sheet

Under 400 calories, most protein first

  1. Chicken Fries (12 pc) 340 cal · 20g protein
  2. Chicken Fries (8 pc) 220 cal · 13g protein
  3. Chicken Fries (4 pc) 110 cal · 7g protein

Lightest sides, drinks and treats

  • Onion Rings (Medium) 290 cal
  • HERSHEY'S Sundae Pie 310 cal
  • French Fries (Medium) 370 cal

Burger King official U.S. values · fastfoodnutritioncalc.com

Domino's Cheat Sheet

Under 400 calories, most protein first

  1. ExtravaganZZa (1 slice) 380 cal · 16g protein
  2. Ultimate Pepperoni (1 slice) 360 cal · 15g protein
  3. MeatZZa (1 slice) 370 cal · 15g protein
  4. Memphis BBQ Chicken (1 slice) 350 cal · 15g protein
  5. Hot Buffalo Wings (4 pieces) 260 cal · 15g protein
  6. Honolulu Hawaiian (1 slice) 330 cal · 14g protein
  7. Wisconsin 6 Cheese (1 slice) 330 cal · 14g protein
  8. Plain Wings, no sauce (4 pieces) 250 cal · 14g protein

Lightest sides, drinks and treats

  • Stuffed Cheesy Bread (1 piece) 160 cal
  • Garlic Bread Bites (4 pieces) 210 cal
  • Cinnamon Bread Bites (4 pieces) 230 cal
  • Chocolate Lava Cake 360 cal

Domino's official U.S. values · fastfoodnutritioncalc.com

Pizza Hut Cheat Sheet

Under 400 calories, most protein first

  1. Meat Lover's Pizza, Medium Original Pan (1 slice) 310 cal · 13g protein
  2. Supreme Pizza, Medium Original Pan (1 slice) 260 cal · 11g protein
  3. Cheese Pizza, Medium Original Pan (1 slice) 240 cal · 10g protein
  4. Pepperoni Pizza, Medium Original Pan (1 slice) 250 cal · 10g protein
  5. Cheese Pizza, Medium Hand Tossed (1 slice) 210 cal · 10g protein
  6. Pepperoni Pizza, Medium Hand Tossed (1 slice) 220 cal · 10g protein
  7. Supreme Pizza, Medium Hand Tossed (1 slice) 230 cal · 10g protein
  8. Cheese Pizza, Medium Thin 'N Crispy (1 slice) 180 cal · 9g protein

Lightest sides, drinks and treats

  • Cheese Breadstick (1 piece) 100 cal
  • Breadstick (1 piece) 150 cal

Pizza Hut official U.S. values · fastfoodnutritioncalc.com

Chick-fil-A Cheat Sheet

Under 400 calories, most protein first

  1. Chick-fil-A Nuggets (12 ct) 380 cal · 40g protein
  2. Grilled Nuggets (12 ct) 200 cal · 38g protein
  3. Chick-n-Strips (3 ct) 310 cal · 29g protein
  4. Grilled Chicken Sandwich 390 cal · 28g protein
  5. Chick-fil-A Nuggets (8 ct) 250 cal · 27g protein
  6. Grilled Nuggets (8 ct) 130 cal · 25g protein
  7. Chick-n-Minis (4 ct) 360 cal · 20g protein

Lightest sides, drinks and treats

  • Waffle Potato Fries (Small) 320 cal
  • Waffle Potato Fries (Medium) 420 cal
  • Mac & Cheese (Medium) 450 cal
  • Waffle Potato Fries (Large) 600 cal

Chick-fil-A official U.S. values · fastfoodnutritioncalc.com

Panera Bread Cheat Sheet

Under 400 calories, most protein first

  1. Homestyle Chicken Noodle Soup (Bowl) 180 cal · 14g protein
  2. Broccoli Cheddar Soup (Cup) 280 cal · 8g protein

Lightest sides, drinks and treats

  • French Baguette (1/4 baguette) 290 cal
  • Cinnamon Roll 580 cal

Panera Bread official U.S. values · fastfoodnutritioncalc.com

Five Guys Cheat Sheet

Lightest sides, drinks and treats

  • Little Fries (Five Guys Style) 526 cal
  • Little Cajun Fries 540 cal
  • Regular Fries (Five Guys Style) 953 cal
  • Regular Cajun Fries 967 cal
  • Large Fries (Five Guys Style) 1,314 cal

Five Guys official U.S. values · fastfoodnutritioncalc.com

Panda Express Cheat Sheet

Under 400 calories, most protein first

  1. Grilled Teriyaki Chicken (6.1 oz) 280 cal · 38g protein
  2. Kung Pao Chicken (6.7 oz) 270 cal · 20g protein
  3. Broccoli Beef (6.3 oz) 190 cal · 17g protein
  4. Black Pepper Sirloin Steak (5.9 oz) 200 cal · 17g protein
  5. String Bean Chicken Breast (5.6 oz) 210 cal · 15g protein
  6. Honey Walnut Shrimp (4.4 oz) 340 cal · 13g protein
  7. Mushroom Chicken (5.7 oz) 180 cal · 13g protein

Lightest sides, drinks and treats

  • Super Greens (Side, 10 oz) 180 cal
  • Cream Cheese Rangoon (3 pieces) 190 cal
  • Chicken Egg Roll (1 roll) 200 cal
  • Vegetable Spring Rolls (2 rolls) 240 cal
  • Chow Mein (Side, 12 oz) 520 cal

Panda Express official U.S. values · fastfoodnutritioncalc.com

Dairy Queen Cheat Sheet

Under 400 calories, most protein first

  1. Original Cheeseburger (Single) 370 cal · 17g protein

Lightest sides, drinks and treats

  • Fries (Kids') 170 cal
  • Vanilla Cone (Small) 220 cal
  • Fries (Regular) 280 cal
  • Chocolate Dipped Cone (Small) 320 cal
  • OREO Cookie Blizzard (Mini) 330 cal

Dairy Queen official U.S. values · fastfoodnutritioncalc.com