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How to make good choices with fast food

90, 4, 3

Caesar salad grilled, 220, 6, 3

Newman's Own Low Fat Balsamic Vinaigrette, 60, 2.5, 0

Fruit & Walnut Salad, 210, 8, 2

Apple Dippers, 35, 0, 0

Caramel dip, 70, .5, 0

Kiddie Cone, 45, 1, 0

-Wendy's

Menu Item, Calories, Fat, Fiber

Jr. Cheeseburger, 260, 11, 1

Grilled chicken sandwich, 320, 7, 2

Chicken Caesar Salad, 250, 6.5, 3

Caesar Dressing, 120, 13, 0

Balsamic Vinaigrette, 90, 6, 0

Fat Free Ranch, 70, 0, 1

Baked Potato w/sour cream & chives, 320, 4, 7

Plain Baked Potato with Dressing, 270, 0, 7

Large chili, 280, 9, 7

Side Salad, 35, 0 2, 1

Orange cup, 80, 0, 1

Strawberry yogurt squeezer, 70, .5, 0

-Arby's*

Menu Item, Calories, Fat, Fiber

Grilled Chicken Filet without mayo, 290, 6, 2

Arby's Melt, 298, 12, 2

Ham N Swiss Melt, 268, 5, 1

Swiss Melt, 303, 12, 2

Junior Roast Beef Sandwich, 272, 10, 2

Chopped Turkey Club Salad, 233, 11, 3

Buttermilk ranch, 217, 23, 0

* Go light on this dressing, no healthy varieties offered.

-Taco Bell*

Menu Item, Calories, Fat, Fiber

Fresco Crunchy Taco, 150, 8, 3

Fresco Soft Taco, 180, 7, 3

Fresco Ranchero Chicken Soft Taco, 170, 4, 3

Fresco Grilled Steak Soft Taco, 160, 4.5, 2

Crunchy Taco Supreme, 200, 12, 3

Soft Taco Supreme Beef, 240, 11, 3

Ranchero Chicken Soft Taco, 14, 2, 4

Grilled Steak Soft Taco, 260, 15, 2

Spicy Chicken Soft Taco, 170, 6, 2

Gordita Supreme Beef, 300, 14, 3

Chicken, 280, 11, 2

Meximelt, 280, 14, 3

Tostada , 240, 10, 7

*generally higher in fiber, may help you feel full longer

-Kentucky Fried Chicken

Menu Item, Calories, Fat, Fiber

Roast Chicken Caesar Salad, 190, 6, 2

Grilled Chicken Caesar, 280, 14, 4

Roast Chicken BLT Salad, 200, 7, 3

Side Salad, 15, 0, 1

FF ranch dressing, 35, 0, 0

Light Italian, 45, 2.5, 0

KFC Snacker w/sauce, 270, 12, 2

Green Beans, 25, 0, 2

3" Corn on the cob, 70, .5, 2

Baked beans, 200, 1.5, 9

Red Beans w/sausage & rice, 160, 2.5, 4

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