Busy moms know: Sometimes the drive-through can be a true godsend. But just because you’re in a rush to get dinner on the table doesn’t mean healthy eating habits have to fly out the mini-van window. Check out these comparisons of popular quick-serve kids’ meals to find out how you can give your fast food a healthy overhaul.
MCDONALD'S
Not Good
Chicken McNuggets (6 piece): 280 calories, 17 grams fat, 40 mg cholesterol, 600 mg sodium
French fries (small): 230 calories, 11 grams fat, 0 mg cholesterol, 160 mg sodium
Coca Cola Classic (child size): 110 calories, 0 g fat, 0 mg cholesterol, 5 mg sodium
McDonaldland Cookies: 250 calories, 8 grams fat, 0 mg cholesterol, 260 mg sodium
Total = 870 calories, 37 grams fat, 40 mg cholesterol, 1030 mg sodium
Better
Chicken McNuggets (4 piece): 190 calories, 12 grams fat, 30 mg cholesterol, 400 mg sodium
Apple Dippers with low-fat caramel dipping sauce: 105 calories, .5 grams fat, 5 mg cholesterol, 35 mg sodium
Apple juice box: 100 calories, 0 grams fat, 0 mg cholesterol, 15 mg sodium
Total = 380 calories, 12 grams fat, 30 mg cholesterol, 460 mg sodium
CHICK-FIL-A
Not Good
Chick-Fil-A Chicken Sandwich: 430 calories, 17 grams fat, 65 mg cholesterol, 1,370 mg sodium
Chick-Fil-A Waffle Potato Fries (medium): 370 calories, 21 grams fat, 0 grams cholesterol, 105 mg sodium
Fudge Nut Brownie: 370 calories, 19 grams fat, 25 mg cholesterol, 180 mg sodium
Chocolate milk: 140 calories, 2 grams fat, 10mg cholesterol, 150 mg sodium
Total = 1,340 calories, 57 grams fat, 90 mg cholesterol, 1,660 mg sodium
Better
Chick-Fil-A nuggets (4-count): 130 calories, 6 grams fat, 35 mg cholesterol, 420 mg sodium
Fruit cup (large): 100 calories, 0 grams fat, 0 mg cholesterol, 0 mg sodium
Chick-Fil-A Lemonade (small): 170 calories, 0 grams fat, 0 mg cholesterol, 5mg sodium
Total = 400 calories, 6 grams fat, 35 mg cholesterol, 425 mg sodium
CORNER BAKERY CAFÉ
Not Good
Grilled cheese sandwich: 560 calories, 34 grams fat, 60 mg cholesterol, 970 mg sodium
Bakery chips: 160 calories, 10 grams fat, 0 mg cholesterol, 120 mg sodium
Blueberry muffin: 510 calories, 22 grams fat, 45 mg cholesterol, 390 mg sodium
Apple juice: (8 ounces): 120 calories, 0 grams fat, 0 mg cholesterol, 25 mg sodium
Total = 1,350 calories, 66 grams fat, 105 mg cholesterol, 1,505 mg sodium
Better
Pasta Marinara kids portion: 300 calories, 7 grams fat, 10 mg cholesterol, 430 mg sodium
Garlic bread: 110 calories, 3 grams fat, 0 mg cholesterol, 240 mg sodium
Seasonal Fruit Salad Medley: 60 calories, 0 grams fat, 0 mg cholesterol, 10 mg sodium
Water: 0 calories, 0 grams fat, 0 mg cholesterol, 0 mg sodium
Total = 470 calories, 10 grams fat, 10 mg cholesterol, 670 mg sodium
