This list has all of the healthiest fast food options that you can order. From breakfast sandwiches to burgers to salads and more, you'll find a better-for-you choice here. Not to mention, this guide features options from almost every chain - such as McDonald's, Chick-Fil-A, Chipotle, Long John Silver, Wendy's, Taco Bell, Subway, Starbucks, and many, many more. Plus, the best part is that all of these low calorie fast food meals have under 400 calories!
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The Best Healthy Low Calorie Fast Food Options
When it comes to maintaining a healthy low calorie diet, the first thing most people cut out is fast food, and with good reason. Most fast food meals have well over 500 calories, with some options having as many as 2,000 calories!
Well, the good news is that at almost every fast food chain, you can find a healthier low calorie fast food menu option - or several options - if you know what to look for. And, well, that's where this list comes in! This guide has all the healthiest fast food orders you can get, and all of them are low calorie too - there's even a meal option as low as 64 calories on it.
Plus, as I mentioned, this list of healthy fast food options ranges from breakfast sandwiches to burgers to salads, and more, so you're sure to find some great choices to satisfy any craving you're having!
The Healthiest Fast Food Orders
1. Subway Veggie Delight Salad
Nutritional Info:
- 64 Calories
- 1g Fat
- 13g Carbs
- 4g Protein
Kicking off our list of the healthiest fast food items is the Subway veggie delight salad. You can stack it with as many veggies as you want from Subway for around 60 calories. Just make sure to use one of these low calorie salad dressings, and this fast food salad will have under 100 calories!
By the way, I feature this salad on my best fast food salads list, so if you're looking for more salads, check that out.
2. Long John Silver's Battered Shrimp
Nutritional Info:
- 100 Calories
- 7g Fat
- 5g Carbs
- 6g Protein
If you're craving seafood, the battered shrimp from Long John Silver is by far the best healthy fast food option you can get. You can have 3 pieces of this crispy battered shrimp for just 100 calories! So you can enjoy 9 pieces for just 300 calories for a super satisfying seafood meal.
3. Chick-Fil-A Kale Crunch Salad
Nutritional Info:
- 120 Calories
- 9g Fat
- 7g Carbs
- 3g Protein
This delicious side salad from Chick-Fil-A has kale and green cabbage with apple cider and dijon mustard vinaigrette topped with almonds. It's the perfect small lunch or meal addition to any of my low calorie Chick-Fil-A orders!
4. Subway Grilled Chicken Salad
Nutritional Info:
- 130 Calories
- 3g Fat
- 10g Carbs
- 19g Protein
Another delicious salad you can get from Subway is the grilled chicken salad. It's actually my favorite salad they have and honestly it's just one of my favorite healthy fast food lunch options in general.
You can add as many veggies as you want to the grilled chicken strips, and I always order it with the Buffalo sauce as my dressing since it has just 20 calories.
By the way, if you want to check out some more of my favorite orders from Subway, check out my low calorie Subway list for more low calorie fast food options. If you're looking for a high protein meal, you can check out my favorite high protein Subway sandwiches.
5. Chick-Fil-A English Muffin
Nutritional Info:
- 140 Calories
- 2g Fat
- 29g Carbs
- 5g Protein
If you're not super hungry and just want a little something for breakfast, you can grab an English muffin from Chick-Fil-A. It has just 140 calories, so you can add some butter or jam to it while still keeping the calories low for your breakfast.
6. Taco Bell Soft Taco
Nutritional Info:
- 150 Calories
- 6g Fat
- 15g Carbs
- 9g Protein
The lowest calorie order on the Taco Bell menu is their soft taco with ground beef. You'll want to order it "fresco style," which will substitute the cheese with tomatoes to save about 30 calories. If you're trying to order something low carb, check out my keto Taco Bell list.
7. Starbucks Egg White & Roasted Red Pepper Egg Bites
Nutritional Info:
- 170 Calories
- 8g Fat
- 11g Carbs
- 12g Protein
Starbucks egg bites are one of my favorite healthy fast food breakfast options - heck, they even double as a healthy lunch option too. They're easy to eat, filling, and just so delicious. In fact, I like 'em so much that I recreated them myself! So check out this Starbucks egg bites recipe if you want to make them at home.
8. Taco Bell Cheesy Roll Up
Nutritional Info:
- 170 Calories
- 9g Fat
- 17g Carbs
- 8g Protein
I don't know about you, but I just think there's something so satisfying about a warm tortilla with melted cheese rolled up inside. It's basically like a cheese quesadilla in burrito form, and it's just so good.
So whenever you're craving tacos but don't want any meat, the cheesy roll up from Taco Bell is a great option.
9. McDonald's Strawberry Banana Smoothie
Nutritional Info:
- 190 Calories
- 0.5g Fat
- 44g Carbs
- 2g Protein
If you're on the go and want a healthy fast food option you can drink, look no further than the the strawberry banana smoothie from McDonald's. It's made with fresh strawberries, bananas, and low-fat yogurt to keep you full and satisfied.
As far as the calories, a small comes out to just 190 calories, a medium has 240 calories, and a large has 330 calories. So if you're watching your calorie intake, a small is the way to go.
Oh, and for even more healthy options at Mcdonald's, you can check out my full guide on how to eat low calorie at McDonald's.
10. Subway Veggie Delight Sub
Nutritional Info:
- 200 Calories
- 2g Fat
- 39g Carbs
- 9g Protein
This 6-inch sub is packed with all of your favorite veggies from Subway!
To keep it as low calorie as possible, go with Subway's lowest calorie dressings like the buffalo sauce (10 calories) or yellow mustard (20 calories).
11. Chick-Fil-A 12 Count Grilled Nuggets
Nutritional Info:
- 200 Calories
- 4.5g Fat
- 2g Carbs
- 38g Protein
A 12-piece order of grilled chicken nuggets at Chick-Fil-A is a great source of lean protein, and it has just 200 calories! I think they're just delicious when eaten alone, but if you want something to dip them into, the zesty buffalo sauce, sriracha, and barbeque sauce are all great options at Chick-Fil-A with less than 50 calories each.
Also, for what it's worth, these grilled nuggets are easily one of my top 3 healthy fast food lunch options. They just pack so, so, so much protein in such a few amount of calories.
12. Chipotle Barbacoa Salad Bowl
Nutritional Info:
- 200 Calories
- 7g Fat
- 7g Carbs
- 24g Protein
My favorite order from Chipotle is this barbacoa salad bowl. I order it with barbacoa and fresh tomato salsa on top of the super greens lettuce blend. I think the barbacoa has so much flavor that it really doesn't need much added to the bowl, so you can keep the calories low but still be super satisfied.
Now, if you want to bring this option down in calories even more, you can order it with the steak instead and save 20 calories.
Oh, and make sure to check out my complete low calorie Chipotle ordering guide for even more healthy lunch or dinner options!
13. Chick-Fil-A Grilled Market Salad (No Dressing)
Nutritional Info:
- 205 Calories
- 12g Fat
- 25g Carbs
- 34g Protein
The lowest calorie salad you can order from Chick-Fil-A is the grilled market salad. It comes with slices of grilled chicken breast on top of mixed greens with blue cheese crumbles, green apples, strawberries, and blueberries.
Now, you'll want to order this salad with no apple cider vinaigrette dressing since the dressing alone has 230 calories. Instead, you can use one of these low calorie dressings instead.
14. Panera Bread Artisan Sesame Salad With Chicken Salad (Half Portion)
Nutritional Info:
- 230 Calories
- 11g Fat
- 14g Carbs
- 15g Protein
Panera Bread has a lot of healthy options, but one of their lowest calorie options is their half-sized artisan sesame salad with chicken.
It has chicken, romaine lettuce, toasted almonds, sesame seeds, and wonton strips tossed in an Asian sesame vinaigrette dressing, all for just 230 calories. How fresh and flavorful does that sound?!
15. Chipotle Salad Bowl With Chicken
Nutritional Info:
- 230 Calories
- 7g Fat
- 12g Carbs
- 34g Protein
Packed with chicken, fajita veggies, lettuce, and fresh tomato salsa, this Chipotle salad bowl makes for the perfect balanced meal. You can order it from Chipotle just as it comes, but if you want to save some calories and bring the bowl down to 230 calories, make sure to ask for no guacamole.
16. Burger King Hamburger
Nutritional Info:
- 250 Calories
- 9g Fat
- 31g Carbs
- 12g Protein
You can enjoy Burger King's smoky flame-grilled beef patty with pickles, ketchup, and mustard on a toasted sesame bun for a total of just 250 calories. If you want to make it a little healthier, order it with no ketchup, and you'll save more than 20 calories. Also, to save even more calories, order it as a lettuce wrap and no bun.
Oh, and if you love BK and want some more low calorie options, you have to check out my low calorie Burger King list! It features a ton of other really tasty healthy fast food option for lunch and dinner on it.
17. Popeye's Red Beans and Rice
Nutritional Info:
- 250 Calories
- 16g Fat
- 22g Carbs
- 8g Protein
Popeye's is best known for its fried chicken, but its red beans and rice have a flavor like no other. Not only is it delicious though, but this healthy side is filling enough to have as a light lunch and keep you full until dinner!
18. Wendy's Jr. Hamburger
Nutritional Info:
- 250 Calories
- 11g Fat
- 25g Carbs
- 13g Protein
This classic hamburger features Wendy's signature square beef patty topped with onions, pickles, ketchup, and mustard on a toasted plain bun. It has just 250 calories, and again, like the Burger King hamburger, you can save yourself some calories by just ordering the burger patty on a lettuce wrap.
By the way, if you're a Wendy's fan, you'll definitely want to check out my low calorie Wendy's list for some more healthy options!
19. Mcdonald's Filet O Fish (No Tartar Sauce)
Nutritional Info:
- 250 Calories
- 4g Fat
- 39g Carbs
- 16g Protein
McDonald's filet o' fish is made with crispy and flaky breaded fish and melty American cheese on a bun. It's one of their most underrated menu items and it's also one of the lowest in calories! Just make sure to order it with no tartar sauce, and you'll save yourself over 100 calories if you do.
20. Burger King 9 Piece Chicken Fries
Nutritional Info:
- 260 Calories
- 13g Fat
- 20g Carbs
- 15g Protein
A cross between chicken nuggets and french fries, these Burger King chicken fries are the ultimate on the go healthy fast food option. What I love about these is 9 chicken fries come out to just 260 calories! Not too shabby, eh?!
21. Chick-Fil-A Greek Yogurt Parfait
Nutritional Info:
- 270 Calories
- 9g Fat
- 36g Carbs
- 13g Protein
This sweet and creamy breakfast yogurt is a super tasty, healthy fast food breakfast option. It comes with fresh fruit and your choice of either cookie crumbs or harvest nut granola for some crunch, all for just 270 calories. With that said, if you want to bring the calories even lower on it, you can order it with just the fruit and yogurt.
By the way, if you're looking for even more super yummy healthy fast food breakfast options, then you'll definitely want to check out this list.
22. Popeye's 5 Piece Blackened Tenders
Nutritional Info:
- 280 Calories
- 3g Fat
- 3g Carbs
- 43g Protein
If you're looking for a low calorie high protein fast food option, these blackened tenders from Popeye's are just what you need. Not only do these grilled chicken tenders bring serious flavor, but a 5-piece order packs 43 grams of protein - the highest protein count on this list!
For what it's worth, these tenders are another one of my top 3 favorite healthy fast food options on this list.
23. Chick-Fil-A Egg White Grill
Nutritional Info:
- 290 Calories
- 8g Fat
- 30g Carbs
- 26g Protein
The egg white grill is a definite must-try sandwich off Chick-Fil-A's breakfast menu. It has a grilled chicken breast topped with a folded egg white and American cheese on a classic English muffin for under 300 calories! It's a wonderfully balanced healthy breakfast option that will start your day off on the right foot!
24. Starbucks Spinach, Feta, & Egg White Wrap
Nutritional Info:
- 290 Calories
- 8g Fat
- 34g Carbs
- 20g Protein
This filling Starbucks breakfast wrap has fluffy egg whites with spinach, feta cheese, and sun-dried tomato cream cheese in a whole wheat wrap, all for under 300 calories!
Now, if you love Starbucks as much as me, you'll definitely want to check out my low calorie Starbucks list for all of the best low calorie drinks you can order off the menu.
25. Burger King Cheeseburger
Nutritional Info:
- 291 Calories
- 13g Fat
- 30g Carbs
- 15g Protein
Burger King's Cheeseburger combines a flame grilled beef patty with melty American cheese, pickles, mustard, ketchup, and a sesame bun. And surprisingly, you can enjoy this classic cheeseburger for under 300 calories.
Oh, and as I mentioned earlier, you can cut down on the calories even more by ordering it on a lettuce wrap instead of the bun!
26. Wendy's Parmesan Caesar Salad (No Dressing)
Nutritional Info:
- 300 Calories
- 14g Fat
- 5g Carbs
- 41g Protein
Wendy's offers a few different salad options, but their parmesan caesar salad is the best choice in terms of calorie count. With romaine lettuce, chicken breast, cheese, and parmesan crisps, it's a satisfying salad that can keep you full until dinner. Just make sure to order it without the dressing and use your own low calorie one since Wendy's caesar dressing has over 60 calories.
27. Shake Shack Egg N' Cheese Breakfast Sandwich
Nutritional Info:
- 300 Calories
- 13g Fat
- 26g Carbs
- 17g Protein
Shake Shack's egg and cheese sandwich is a definite contender for one of the best fast food breakfast sandwiches, even without any meat. The sunny side up fried egg, melty cheese, and soft potato bun make the perfect breakfast sandwich combo, all for just 300 calories total!
28. Mcdonald's Egg McMuffin
Nutritional Info:
- 310 Calories
- 13g Fat
- 30g Carbs
- 17g Protein
The classic egg McMuffin with Canadian bacon and American cheese is an iconic breakfast option from McDonald's. And it happens to be the lowest calorie breakfast item on the McDonald's menu. You don't even have to change a thing!
29. Mcdonald's Sausage Burrito
Nutritional Info:
- 310 Calories
- 17g Fat
- 25g Carbs
- 13g Protein
Another great healthy breakfast option from McDonald's is their sausage burrito. It's a soft tortilla wrap filled with scrambled egg, pork sausage, green chiles, onion, and cheese for a total of just 310 calories.
30. Chick-Fil-A Bacon, Egg, & Cheese Muffin
Nutritional Info:
- 310 Calories
- 14g Fat
- 29g Carbs
- 16g Protein
If you're super hungry in the morning and are looking for something filling, Chick-Fil-A's applewood smoked bacon, egg, and cheese muffin is a great option coming in at just 310 calories.
The chicken version of this breakfast sandwich is also worth mentioning, but it is a little higher in calories, coming in at 420 calories. Although almost all of those extra calories are from lean protein!
31. McDonalds McChicken Sandwich (No Mayo)
Nutritional Info:
- 310 Calories
- 11g Fat
- 39g Carbs
- 14g Protein
The McChicken is one of the OG fast food chicken sandwiches, and it still holds up to this day. It combines crunchy chicken, crisp lettuce, a sesame seed bun, and mayo to make one tasty sandwich. However, if you're trying to make your order a bit healthier - and also lower in calories - you'll want to skip the mayo. Doing so will save you almost 100 calories.
32. Subway Turkey Breast Sandwich
Nutritional Info:
- 320 Calories
- 13g Fat
- 29g Carbs
- 21g Protein
As far as the best high protein low calorie order at Subway - as far as their sandwiches go anyway - it's their 6-inch sliced turkey breast sandwich. And the great thing about Subway's sandwiches is you can fill 'em up with as many veggies as you like, making them a great fast food option for a healthy diet.
Oh, and for what it's worth, the black forest ham comes in at a close second and has just 330 calories. So, keep that in mind if you love ham!
33. Mcdonald's Sausage McMuffin (No Cheese)
Nutritional Info:
- 320 Calories
- 18g Fat
- 27g Carbs
- 12g Protein
In addition to the Egg McMuffin I mentioned earlier, McDonald's sausage McMuffin is another really tasty healthy breakfast option on the menu. If you order it without cheese, you can enjoy this hearty breakfast sandwich for just 320 calories.
34. Taco Bell Veggie Power Menu Bowl (No Sour Cream, Guacamole, and Avocado Ranch)
Nutritional Info:
- 330 Calories
- 10g Fat
- 47g Carbs
- 13g Protein
This burrito bowl from Taco Bell is hands down one of the most filling and healthy fast food options you can order. It's loaded with black beans, seasoned rice, lettuce, tomatoes, and cheese. To knock off 90 calories, you'll want to order it with no guacamole, avocado ranch sauce, and reduced-fat sour cream.
35. Wendy's Crispy Chicken Sandwich
Nutritional Info:
- 330 Calories
- 16g Fat
- 33g Carbs
- 14g Protein
Coming in at just twenty calories more than the crispy chicken sandwich from McDonald's is this one from Wendy's! For what it's worth, I think it's worth the extra calories since the quality of chicken is better at Wendy's - at least I think it is.
36. Wendy's Grilled Chicken Sandwich
Nutritional Info:
- 350 Calories
- 8g Fat
- 35g Carbs
- 32g Protein
Choosing a grilled chicken sandwich over a fried and breaded one cuts down on the fat and adds more protein. This one from Wendy's is surprisingly higher in calories than the crispy chicken sandwich, but it's a healthier option since the chicken is grilled instead of fried.
37. Panera Avocado, Egg White, Spinach & Cheese on Sprouted Grain Bagel Flat
Nutritional Info:
- 350 Calories
- 14g Fat
- 39g carbs
- 19g protein
If you're looking for a nutrient-packed breakfast with a balance of healthy fats, carbs, and protein, this breakfast sandwich from Panera has everything you need. It's packed with egg whites, spinach, avocado, and cheese, all sandwiched between a sprouted grain bagel. If you love Panera as much as I do, check out my low calorie Panera list next!
38. Shake Shack Hot Dog
Nutritional Info:
- 350 Calories
- 22g Fat
- 25g Carbs
- 16g Protein
Although they're famous for their burgers, Shake Shack actually started out as a hot dog cart.
I know, surprising, right?
Anyway, their flat-top hot dogs made with Vienna beef are well worth checking out. They're also one of their lowest calorie offerings on the menu, with just 350 calories.
39. Starbucks Tomato & Mozzarella on Focaccia
Nutritional Info:
- 360 Calories
- 12g Fat
- 47g Carbs
- 15g Protein
A sandwich isn't the first thing that might come to mind when you think about Starbucks, but it will be after you give this a try!
It combines crusty focaccia bread with tangy roasted tomatoes, melty mozzarella, spinach, and basil pesto to make one of the most delicious healthy fast food sandwiches out there.
Also, for what it's worth, this sandwich is one of my favorite healthy fast food vegetarian options on the list. If you give it a try, you'll see why.
40. Chick-Fil-A Grilled Chicken Sandwich
Nutritional Info:
- 380 Calories
- 12g Fat
- 43g Carbs
- 28g Protein
I think the best fast food grilled chicken sandwich in the world is the one from Chick-Fil-A. It has a flavor that is unmatched, and it's so good you don't even need to add anything to it. Plus, all of that tasty tastiness comes out to under 400 calories!
By the way, if you like this order, check out my fast food grilled chicken sandwich options.
41. Shake Shack Veggie Shack Burger
Nutritional Info:
- 390 Calories
- 22g Fat
- 50g Carbs
- 16g Protein
This veggie burger from Shack Shack is made with black beans, brown rice, and roasted beets. It's topped with provolone cheese, lettuce, tomato, onions, pickles, and vegan mustard mayo for the ultimate veggie burger.
If you want to make it completely vegan, just order the burger with no cheese, and you'll have an incredible healthy vegan fast food option.
My Final Thoughts
Well, those are all of the healthiest fast food options that you can order right now!
Eating fast food is a seriously convenient option when you don't have the time or energy to cook. And with this list, you can actually grab some healthier options without all of the extra empty calories fast food orders typically have!
Anyway, I hope you found this healthy fast food list helpful. As always, if you give anything a try, be sure to let me know in the comments below. And, if you have a favorite healthy fast food order that I missed, you can mention it down there, too, and I'll add it to the list!
More Low Calorie Lists
If you you're looking for some more healthy low calorie lists, I have a bunch on the blog that you can check out next! Give all of these a look:
- Low calorie Dunkin Donuts
- Low calorie McDonald's
- Low calorie chips
- Low calorie bread
- Low calorie ice cream
- Healthy coffee creamers
Oh, and for some easy, tasty, and low calorie recipes you can make at home, make sure to follow me on Instagram, TikTok, and Youtube. I post new ones on them all of the time.
Loved this list. Definitely ordering those blackened tenders from Popeyes STAT.