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Heart-Healthy Fast Food Picks

Photos by Blaine Moats

When you're pressed for time, it's easy to stop at a restaurant for a quick meal. Many menu items sabotage your efforts to eat healthfully. Compare the choices before placing your order.

Popular Choice

Heart-Healthy Choice

McDonald's


Big Mac
Calories: 560
Fat: 30 g
Cholesterol: 80 mg
Sodium: 1,010 mg
Protein: 25 g


Caesar Salad
with Grilled Chicken and Newman’s Own Low-Fat Family Recipe Italian Dressing Calories: 270
Fat: 8.5 g
Cholesterol: 80 mg
Sodium: 1,560 mg
Protein: 31 g

Taco Bell


Grande Soft Taco
Calories: 450
Fat: 21 g
Cholesterol: 45 mg
Sodium: 1,410 mg
Protein: 19 g


Grilled Steak Soft Taco
Calories: 170
Fat: 5 g
Cholesterol: 15 mg
Sodium: 560 mg

Domino’s Pizza


2 slices Pepperoni and Sausage Ultimate Deep-Dish Pizza (12-inch)
Calories: 614
Fat: 34 g
Cholesterol: 50 mg
Sodium: 1,592 mg
Protein: 24 g


2 slices Cheese Classic Hand-Tossed Pizza (12-inch)
Calories: 372
Fat: 11 g
Cholesterol: 18 mg
Sodium: 770 mg
Protein: 14 g

Subway


Meatball Marinara Sandwich
Calories: 560
Fat: 24 g
Cholesterol: 45 mg
Sodium: 1,610 mg
Protein: 24 g


Subway Club Sandwich
Calories: 320
Fat: 6 g
Cholesterol: 35 mg
Sodium: 1,310 mg
Protein: 24 g

KFC


1 piece Extra-Crispy Chicken Breast
Calories: 460
Fat: 28 g
Cholesterol: 135 mg
Sodium: 1,230 mg
Protein: 34 g


Honey-BBQ KFC Snacker Sandwich
Calories: 220
Fat: 3.5 g
Cholesterol: 35 mg
Sodium: 490 mg
Protein: 15 g

 
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