How Many Calories Are in Fast Foods?

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I have heard many people ask if one can lose weight by eating fast food. The answer is yes, you can lose weight, but it will be much harder than if you eat a healthy, home-prepared diet. I can understand the convenience of fast foods. They are cheap and quick, but realize even though you are saving money now, you health bills will increase over time if you aren't eating right. Most all fast foods are packed with sodium which is terrible for blood pressure, kidneys and your arteries.

Through research I have been able to come up with the fast food items that are lowest in calorie and fats. None of them are healthy. They are just less unhealthy, so to say. If you are looking to lose weight by eating fast food, this guide can help you.

McDonald's Calorie Chart


Item	Calories	Fat	Saturated Fat	Sodium	Fiber
Hamburger	250	9	.5	520	2
Small Fries	230	11	0	160	3
Chicken McNuggets	190	12	0	400	0
Ceasar Salad w/o Chicken	90	4	0	180	3
Southwest Salad	140	4.5	0	150	6
Bacon Ranch Salad	140	7	0	300	3
English Muffin	160	3	0	280	2
Scrambled Eggs (2)	170	11	0	180	0
Pancakes	350	9	0	590	3
Hash Browns	150	9	0	310	2
Salad Dressing	100	6	0	340	0
Strawberry Jam	35	0	0	0	0
Grape Jam	35	0	0	0	0
BBQ Sauce	50	0	0	260	0
Sweet n Sour Sauce	50	0	0	150	0
Honey Mustard Sauce	60	2	0	210	1

Burger King's Calorie Chart


Item	Calories	Fat	Sodium	Fiber
Whopper Jr. (plain)	260	11	460	2
Hamburger	260	11	520	1
Spicy Chicken Sandwich	300	12	670	2
Chicken Tenders (4pc)	180	11	310	0
Chicken Tenders (5pc)	230	13	380	0
Macaroni and Cheese	160	5	340	1
Small Onion Rings	150	8	230	1
Small French Fries	220	11	340	2
Garden Salad	70	4	100	3
Side Salad	40	2	45	1

Wendy's Calorie Chart


Item	Calories	Fat
Jr. Hamburger	270	9
Jr. Cheeseburger	310	12
Grilled Chicken Sandwich	360	7
Baked Potato	270	0
Sour Cream & Chives Potato	340	6
Broccoli & Cheese Potato	440	15
Small Chili	200	5
Large Chili	300	7
Mandarin Chicken Salad	190	3
Spring Salad Mix	180	11
Side Salad	35	0
Ceasar Side Salad	70	4.5

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