Fast Food Quick Guide: Wendy's

Wendy's is a fast food restaurant popular for burgers and a soft-serve dairy dessert, the Frosty. Wendy's offers a few filling, diet-friendly items, such as a grilled chicken salad or small beef and bean chili for around 200 calories. But beware those fat-laden specialty burgers -- some pack in close to a thousand calories! This quick guide will help you identify the most healthy fast food choices at Wendy's.

Good Choices:

• fresh fruit bowl with yogurt - 220 calories
• fresh fruit bowl - 130 calories
• side salad - 35 calories
• broccoli and cheese potato - 330 calories
• Caesar chicken salad (no dressing or toppings) - 190 calories
• taco salad (no sour cream, chips, or salsa) - 360 calories
• small chili - 220 calories
• kids meal fries - 280 calories
• ham and cheese kids meal sandwich - 240 calories

Less Preferable Choices:

• The Baconator - 840 calories
• Class Triple with Cheese - 970 calories
• blue cheese salad dressing - 260 calories
• Homestyle Chicken Strips (3) - 410 calories
• Premium Fish Filet Sandwich - 450 calories
• Honey BBQ Boneless Wings - 580 calories
• Frosty Float - 380 calories
• Classic Single with Everything - 420 calories
• Sweet and Spicy Asian Boneless Wings - 550 calories
• Crispy Chicken Sandwich - 380 calories

I found all of the calorie counts for these menu items using About.com's Calorie Count. You can find many more listings for Wendy's menu items there, plus you can search for any other restaurants and types of foods, all for free.

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