11 fast food items that are surprisingly under 300 calories
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What if rolling through the drive-thru on your way home from work didn’t have to mean giving up on that calorie goal? Turns out there are some low-cal options amongst the not-so-great waist-wideners that are usually taking up space on fast food menus. From snacks to full-on meals, we've rounded up 11 orders that you can drive home with — and pencil into your food journal — guilt-free. They may be fast food, but they’re still better than The #1 Worst Menu Options At 41 Popular Restaurants.
Jack in the Box Breakfast Jack
No need to feel bad the next time you can't resist a breakfast Jack. The sandwich may be filling, thanks to the eggs, cheese, and ham between the buns, but it stays just under 300 calories while still packing on the protein. Of course, if you can, always go for these 15 Healthy Breakfast Ideas instead for fresher ingredients from your own kitchen.
Arby's Jalapeno Bites
You might think five jalapeno bites won’t keep you satiated for long, but think again. With hot peppers and cream cheese dipped in fried batter, each bite will have you reaching for your water. You'll fill up on liquids while chewing on such a spicy snack. Plus, it's far less calories than a traditional Arby's sandwich, which averages about 500 calories!
Burger King Bacon Cheeseburger Deluxe
While this "deluxe" menu item may sound like it's crammed with calories, it's got even less than a small order of fries at Wendy's. With more grams of protein than fat and only 640 milligrams of sodium, this is a bacon burger you can brag about buying.
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