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Food Court Survival Guide

Try one of these healthy options next time you're navigating the food court. By: Katherine Brooking MS, RD and Holley Grainger, MS, RD

Fast Food Nutrition: Wendy's Jr. Hamburger
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Wendy's

Best Choice:   Junior Hamburger and Kid's French Fry

When you decide to cave and go for a burger and fries because you just can't eat another wilted salad topped with rubbery grilled chicken and low-fat vinaigrette on the side, Wendy's has the solution for you. While they have other healthy options like apple slices, baked potatoes, low-fat chili, and yes, that grilled chicken topped salad, they also offer a lower calorie burger and fry options. Pass on the triple decker with cheese and opt for a Junior Hamburger for just 250 calories and the Value or Kid's French Fry for 230 calories.

Nutrient Breakdown (burger and fries): 480 calories, 21g fat, 6.5g sat fat, 18g protein, 790mg sodium


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