The Healthiest Fast Food in America, Ranked
Which chain is healthiest, and what to order once you are there. 379 meals across 8 chains, scored on the nutrition each gives you for its calories, with the price on 326 of them.
Chipotle
24 of the 41 Chipotle meals we can score come out positive — more nutrition than the things worth limiting — which is 58.5% of its scoreable menu. Its median meal scores 1.0. The best single item is the Chicken Bowl.
Every chain, ranked
Ranked on how much of a menu is worth eating: the share of scoreable meals that come out positive, with the median as a tiebreaker. Ranking on the median alone put a chain with nothing positive above a chain with six, on a gap of two tenths across samples of thirty-one and seventy-eight. Read the count alongside the score — six scoreable meals is a smaller sample than seventy-eight.
| # | Chain | Scoring positive | Median score | Meals scored | Best item |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chipotle | 24 of 41 (58.5%) | 1.0 | 41 | Chicken Bowl |
| 2 | Chick-fil-A | 5 of 84 (6.0%) | -8.0 | 84 | Chicken Tortilla Soup |
| 3 | Wendy's | 1 of 74 (1.4%) | -12.7 | 74 | Plain Baked Potato |
| 4 | Taco Bell | none | -8.5 | 41 | Black Bean Chalupa Supreme |
| 5 | Burger King | none | -10.3 | 61 | Royal Crispy Wrap |
| 6 | McDonald's | none | -11.0 | 61 | Crispy Chicken McMuffin |
| 7 | Popeyes | none | -12.8 | 10 | Large Red Beans & Rice |
| 8 | Papa John's | none | -14.3 | 7 | 12 Inch Original Cheesesticks |
What to order
Every meal we can score, narrowed however you like. The calorie limit is the one most people want: the best small meal on a menu is a different question from the best meal on it.
379 meals across 8 chains.
| # | Item | Chain | Score | Cal | Protein | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Chicken Tortilla Soup | Chick-fil-A | 15.0 | 280 | 24 g | — |
| 2 |  Plain Baked Potato | Wendy's | 11.6 | 270 | 7 g | $2.89 |
| 3 | Chicken Bowl | Chipotle | 11.0 | 520 | 44 g | $9.80 |
| 4 | Pollo Asado Bowl | Chipotle | 9.1 | 520 | 41 g | $10.40 |
| 5 | Steak Bowl | Chipotle | 8.3 | 490 | 33 g | $11.80 |
| 6 | Beef Barbacoa Bowl | Chipotle | 7.4 | 510 | 36 g | $11.80 |
| 7 | Chicken Burrito | Chipotle | 6.6 | 840 | 52 g | $9.80 |
| 8 | Pollo Asado Burrito | Chipotle | 5.4 | 840 | 49 g | $10.40 |
| 9 | Steak Burrito | Chipotle | 4.8 | 810 | 41 g | $11.80 |
| 10 | Beef Barbacoa Burrito | Chipotle | 4.3 | 830 | 44 g | $11.80 |
| 11 | Chicken Taco | Chipotle | 3.3 | 310 | 18 g | $3.50 |
| 12 | Chicken Tacos (3) | Chipotle | 3.1 | 930 | 53 g | $9.80 |
| 13 |  Chick-fil-A Cool Wrap® | Chick-fil-A | 2.9 | 660 | 43 g | $8.45 |
| 14 | Pollo Asado Taco | Chipotle | 2.5 | 310 | 17 g | $3.75 |
| 15 | Carnitas Bowl | Chipotle | 2.4 | 550 | 35 g | $10.55 |
| 16 | Pollo Asado Tacos (3) | Chipotle | 2.1 | 930 | 50 g | $10.40 |
| 17 | Veggie Bowl | Chipotle | 2.0 | 570 | 14 g | $9.80 |
| 18 | Chicken Quesadilla | Chipotle | 2.0 | 610 | 46 g | $10.35 |
| 19 |  4 Ct Chick-fil-A Chick-n-Strips® | Chick-fil-A | 1.6 | 410 | 39 g | $7.09 |
| 20 | Steak Taco | Chipotle | 1.4 | 300 | 14 g | $4.70 |
| 21 | Carnitas Burrito | Chipotle | 1.3 | 870 | 43 g | $10.55 |
| 22 | Steak Tacos (3) | Chipotle | 1.3 | 900 | 42 g | $11.80 |
| 23 | Sofritas Bowl | Chipotle | 1.3 | 490 | 20 g | $9.80 |
| 24 |  3 Ct Chick-fil-A Chick-n-Strips® | Chick-fil-A | 1.2 | 310 | 29 g | $5.59 |
| 25 | Chick-fil-A Chick-n-Strips™ | Chick-fil-A | 1.2 | 310 | 29 g | — |
| 26 | Veggie Burrito | Chipotle | 1.1 | 890 | 22 g | $9.80 |
| 27 | Beef Barbacoa Tacos (3) | Chipotle | 1.0 | 920 | 45 g | $11.80 |
| 28 | Beef Barbacoa Taco | Chipotle | 1.0 | 306 | 15 g | $4.70 |
| 29 | Sofritas Burrito | Chipotle | 0.6 | 810 | 28 g | $9.80 |
| 30 | Pollo Asado Quesadilla | Chipotle | 0.4 | 610 | 43 g | $10.95 |
| 31 |  Grilled Chicken Sandwich | Chick-fil-A | -0.3 | 390 | 28 g | $6.79 |
| 32 |  Black Bean Chalupa Supreme | Taco Bell | -0.4 | 340 | 10 g | $5.49 |
| 33 |  Bacon Cheese Baked Potato | Wendy's | -0.9 | 420 | 17 g | $4.49 |
| 34 |  Nachos BellGrande® | Taco Bell | -1.3 | 730 | 17 g | $6.99 |
| 35 | Carnitas Taco | Chipotle | -1.3 | 320 | 15 g | $4.20 |
| 36 | Chicken Salad | Chipotle | -1.4 | 740 | 45 g | $9.80 |
| 37 |  Chilled Grilled Chicken Sub Sandwich | Chick-fil-A | -1.6 | 500 | 36 g | — |
| 38 | Carnitas Tacos (3) | Chipotle | -1.6 | 960 | 44 g | $10.55 |
| 39 | Veggie Tacos (3) | Chipotle | -1.7 | 980 | 23 g | $9.80 |
| 40 |  Mini Taco Salad | Taco Bell | -1.9 | 280 | 9 g | $2.49 |
| 41 |  Grilled Chicken Club W/ No cheese | Chick-fil-A | -2.0 | 440 | 31 g | $8.39 |
| 42 |  Spicy Southwest Salad W/ Grilled Nuggets | Chick-fil-A | -2.4 | 700 | 39 g | $9.99 |
| 43 | Sofritas Tacos (3) | Chipotle | -2.4 | 900 | 29 g | $9.80 |
| 44 | Sofritas Taco | Chipotle | -2.4 | 300 | 10 g | $3.50 |
| 45 | Veggie Taco | Chipotle | -2.6 | 480 | 9 g | $3.50 |
| 46 |  Chili & Cheese Baked Potato | Wendy's | -2.6 | 490 | 21 g | $4.49 |
| 47 | Pollo Asado Salad | Chipotle | -2.8 | 740 | 42 g | $10.40 |
| 48 |  Royal Crispy Wrap | Burger King | -2.9 | 310 | 15 g | $2.99 |
| 49 | Crispy Chicken McMuffin | McDonald's | -2.9 | 410 | 25 g | — |
| 50 |  Spicy Southwest Salad W/ Grilled Filet (Cold) | Chick-fil-A | -2.9 | 680 | 35 g | $9.99 |
| 51 |  Spicy Southwest Salad W/ Grilled Filet (Warm) | Chick-fil-A | -2.9 | 680 | 35 g | $9.99 |
| 52 | Small Chick-fil-A® Cool Wrap Tray | Chick-fil-A | -3.0 | 480 | 22 g | — |
| 53 | Large Chick-fil-A® Cool Wrap Tray | Chick-fil-A | -3.0 | 480 | 22 g | — |
| 54 | Double Filet-O-Fish® | McDonald's | -3.2 | 530 | 26 g | $6.69 |
| 55 |  Egg White Grill | Chick-fil-A | -3.2 | 300 | 27 g | $5.25 |
| 56 |  Veggie Mexican Pizza | Taco Bell | -3.3 | 460 | 14 g | $6.19 |
| 57 | Grilled Chicken Bundle | Chick-fil-A | -3.5 | 460 | 37 g | — |
| 58 | Steak Salad | Chipotle | -3.9 | 710 | 34 g | $11.80 |
| 59 |  Small Have-sies™ | Burger King | -4.0 | 280 | 4 g | $2.99 |
| 60 |  Royal Crispy Chicken | Burger King | -4.1 | 600 | 31 g | $5.99 |
| 61 | Beef Barbacoa Salad | Chipotle | -4.1 | 730 | 37 g | $11.80 |
| 62 | Grilled Chicken Ranch Wrap | Wendy's | -4.1 | 420 | 28 g | $6.49 |
| 63 |  Grilled Chicken Wrap | Wendy's | -4.1 | 420 | 28 g | — |
| 64 |  Hot 'n Spicy McChicken® | McDonald's | -4.2 | 390 | 14 g | $2.29 |
| 65 | Bagel Plain | McDonald's | -4.2 | 270 | 9 g | — |
| 66 | Small Kale Crunch Side Tray | Chick-fil-A | -4.2 | 1160 | 30 g | — |
| 67 |  Cobb Salad W/ Grilled Nuggets | Chick-fil-A | -4.4 | 630 | 39 g | $9.79 |
| 68 |  Large Red Beans & Rice | Popeyes | -4.4 | 640 | 18 g | $5.99 |
| 69 |  Spicy Southwest Salad W/ Chick-fil-A Chick-n-Strips® | Chick-fil-A | -4.5 | 880 | 43 g | $9.99 |
| 70 |  Filet-O-Fish® | McDonald's | -4.6 | 380 | 16 g | $5.49 |
| 71 |  Deluxe McCrispy™ | McDonald's | -4.6 | 530 | 27 g | $5.79 |
| 72 | Carnitas Quesadilla | Chipotle | -4.6 | 640 | 37 g | $11.10 |
| 73 |  McChicken® | McDonald's | -4.7 | 390 | 14 g | $2.19 |
| 74 | Small Spicy Cool Wrap® Tray | Chick-fil-A | -4.7 | 480 | 21 g | — |
| 75 | Large Spicy Cool Wrap® Tray | Chick-fil-A | -4.7 | 480 | 21 g | — |
| 76 |  Grilled Chicken Club W/ Colby Jack | Chick-fil-A | -4.8 | 520 | 37 g | $8.69 |
| 77 |  Grilled Chicken Club W/ Pepper Jack | Chick-fil-A | -4.8 | 520 | 37 g | $8.69 |
| 78 |  12 Ct Chick-fil-A® Nuggets | Chick-fil-A | -4.9 | 380 | 40 g | $7.29 |
| 79 | Homestyle Burger | McDonald's | -5.0 | 430 | 25 g | — |
| 80 | Cheese Only Quesadilla | Chipotle | -5.0 | 660 | 16 g | $10.35 |
| 81 |  Large Have-sies™ | Burger King | -5.1 | 490 | 6 g | $3.89 |
| 82 |  Triple Whopper® | Burger King | -5.1 | 1250 | 78 g | $9.49 |
| 83 |  Grilled Chicken Club W/ American | Chick-fil-A | -5.1 | 490 | 34 g | $8.69 |
| 84 |  Crispy Chicken Sandwich | Wendy's | -5.1 | 340 | 15 g | $2.59 |
| 85 |  Slow-Roasted Chicken Gordita Crunch Duos 2pk | Taco Bell | -5.2 | 340 | 18 g | $5.99 |
| 86 |  8 Ct Chick-fil-A® Nuggets | Chick-fil-A | -5.2 | 250 | 27 g | $5.35 |
| 87 | Chick-fil-A Nuggets | Chick-fil-A | -5.2 | 250 | 27 g | — |
| 88 |  Cobb Salad | Wendy's | -5.2 | 660 | 38 g | $8.59 |
| 89 |  Creamy Chipotle Crispy Chicken Crunchwrap Slider | Taco Bell | -5.3 | 320 | 16 g | $2.99 |
| 90 |  Cheese Baked Potato | Wendy's | -5.3 | 440 | 15 g | $3.99 |
| 91 |  Cobb Salad W/ Grilled Filet (Cold) | Chick-fil-A | -5.4 | 610 | 35 g | $9.79 |
| 92 |  Spicy Chilled Grilled Chicken Sub Sandwich | Chick-fil-A | -5.4 | 500 | 34 g | — |
| 93 |  Hash Browns | Chick-fil-A | -5.5 | 270 | 3 g | — |
| 94 |  Kid's Hamburger | Burger King | -5.5 | 260 | 14 g | $1.99 |
| 95 | Small Hash Browns | Chick-fil-A | -5.5 | 270 | 3 g | $1.69 |
| 96 |  Cobb Salad W/ Grilled Filet (Warm) | Chick-fil-A | -5.5 | 600 | 35 g | $9.79 |
| 97 |  Black Bean Crunchwrap Supreme® | Taco Bell | -5.6 | 520 | 13 g | $6.49 |
| 98 | Double Homestyle Burger | McDonald's | -5.6 | 500 | 40 g | — |
| 99 |  Small Seasoned Potatoes | Wendy's | -5.6 | 280 | 3 g | $1.99 |
| 100 | Seasoned Potatoes | Wendy's | -5.6 | 280 | 3 g | — |
| 101 |  Medium Have-sies™ | Burger King | -5.7 | 350 | 4 g | $3.39 |
| 102 |  Have-sies™ | Burger King | -5.7 | 350 | 4 g | $3.39 |
| 103 |  3 Cheese Chicken Flatbread Melt | Taco Bell | -5.8 | 320 | 20 g | $2.49 |
| 104 |  Triple Whopper® with Bacon | Burger King | -5.8 | 1310 | 83 g | $9.49 |
| 105 |  Spicy Royal Crispy Wrap | Burger King | -5.9 | 390 | 15 g | $2.99 |
| 106 |  Spicy Deluxe McCrispy® | McDonald's | -5.9 | 530 | 27 g | — |
| 107 |  Naked Chicken Chalupa | Taco Bell | -6.0 | 430 | 19 g | $5.99 |
| 108 |  Parmesan Caesar Salad | Wendy's | -6.0 | 520 | 34 g | $8.59 |
| 109 | Chick-fil-A® Filet | Chick-fil-A | -6.1 | 250 | 24 g | $5.00 |
| 110 |  Spicy Southwest Salad W/ Spicy Grilled Filet (Cold) | Chick-fil-A | -6.1 | 680 | 33 g | $9.99 |
| 111 |  Double Whopper | Burger King | -6.2 | 980 | 56 g | $7.99 |
| 112 |  Cobb Salad W/ Chick-fil-A Chick-n-Strips® | Chick-fil-A | -6.2 | 810 | 43 g | $9.79 |
| 113 | Ghost Pepper McChicken | McDonald's | -6.3 | 430 | 15 g | — |
| 114 |  Spicy Chicken Sandwich | Wendy's | -6.3 | 560 | 28 g | $6.39 |
| 115 |  Cheesy Bean and Rice Burrito | Taco Bell | -6.5 | 400 | 9 g | $1.59 |
| 116 |  Double Whopper® Jr. | Burger King | -6.5 | 450 | 25 g | $4.69 |
| 117 |  Spicy McCrispy™ | McDonald's | -6.5 | 530 | 27 g | $5.29 |
| 118 |  Rodeo Burger | Burger King | -6.6 | 340 | 15 g | $2.59 |
| 119 | Small Southwest Veggie Wrap Tray | Chick-fil-A | -6.6 | 460 | 14 g | — |
| 120 | Large Southwest Veggie Wrap Tray | Chick-fil-A | -6.6 | 460 | 14 g | — |
| 121 | Sofritas Quesadilla | Chipotle | -6.6 | 580 | 22 g | $10.35 |
| 122 | Medium Seasoned Potatoes | Wendy's | -6.6 | 400 | 5 g | $2.39 |
| 123 |  Impossible™ Whopper | Burger King | -6.7 | 670 | 32 g | $7.29 |
| 124 |  Fresca Steak Burrito | Taco Bell | -6.7 | 489 | 16 g | — |
| 125 | Large Hash Browns | Chick-fil-A | -6.7 | 420 | 4 g | $2.19 |
| 126 |  Large Cajun Rice | Popeyes | -6.7 | 780 | 31 g | $5.99 |
| 127 |  Spicy Southwest Salad W/ Nuggets | Chick-fil-A | -6.9 | 800 | 39 g | $9.99 |
| 128 |  Classic Chicken Sandwich | Wendy's | -6.9 | 550 | 28 g | $6.39 |
| 129 |  Double Whopper with Bacon | Burger King | -7.1 | 1040 | 60 g | $7.99 |
| 130 |  Double Whopper® Jr. with Bacon | Burger King | -7.1 | 500 | 28 g | $4.69 |
| 131 | Veggie Salad | Chipotle | -7.1 | 790 | 15 g | $9.80 |
| 132 | Carnitas Salad | Chipotle | -7.1 | 770 | 36 g | $10.55 |
| 133 | Large Seasoned Potatoes | Wendy's | -7.1 | 510 | 6 g | $2.69 |
| 134 |  Cheesy Gordita Crunch | Taco Bell | -7.2 | 480 | 20 g | $5.99 |
| 135 |  Fresca Pepper Jack Steak Burrito | Taco Bell | -7.2 | 497 | 17 g | $3.00 |
| 136 |  Avocado Ranch Chicken Stacker | Taco Bell | -7.2 | 350 | 16 g | $2.99 |
| 137 |  Triple Whopper® with Cheese | Burger King | -7.2 | 1330 | 82 g | $9.49 |
| 138 |  Spicy Royal Crispy Chicken | Burger King | -7.2 | 760 | 31 g | $6.39 |
| 139 | Bacon Caesar McCrispy™ | McDonald's | -7.2 | 750 | 34 g | $7.19 |
| 140 |  Chicken Jr. | Burger King | -7.3 | 440 | 13 g | $2.39 |
| 141 |  Asiago Ranch Club Sandwich, Classic | Wendy's | -7.3 | 670 | 37 g | $7.39 |
| 142 |  Asiago Ranch Club Sandwich, Spicy | Wendy's | -7.4 | 680 | 36 g | $7.39 |
| 143 |  Steak Gordita Crunch Duos 2pk | Taco Bell | -7.5 | 340 | 18 g | $5.99 |
| 144 |  Chick-fil-A® Chicken Sandwich | Chick-fil-A | -7.5 | 420 | 29 g | $5.25 |
| 145 |  Pretzel Bacon Pub Chicken Sandwich | Wendy's | -7.5 | 860 | 42 g | $8.39 |
| 146 |  Spicy Southwest Salad W/ No Chicken | Chick-fil-A | -7.6 | 570 | 14 g | $7.69 |
| 147 |  Original Chicken Sandwich | Burger King | -7.7 | 680 | 23 g | $5.79 |
| 148 |  Pretzel Bacon Pub Double Cheeseburger | Wendy's | -7.8 | 1110 | 65 g | $9.39 |
| 149 |  McCrispy™ | McDonald's | -7.9 | 470 | 26 g | $4.99 |
| 150 |  Chick-fil-A® Deluxe Sandwich W/ No cheese | Chick-fil-A | -7.9 | 430 | 29 g | $5.75 |
| 151 |  Doritos® Cheesy Gordita Crunch - Nacho Cheese | Taco Bell | -8.0 | 480 | 20 g | $6.19 |
| 152 |  Black Bean Grilled Cheese Burrito - Black Beans | Taco Bell | -8.0 | 680 | 23 g | $5.99 |
| 153 |  Market Salad W/ Grilled Nuggets | Chick-fil-A | -8.0 | 570 | 32 g | $9.99 |
| 154 |  Pretzel Bacon Pub Triple Cheeseburger | Wendy's | -8.0 | 1430 | 89 g | $10.79 |
| 155 |  Cheesy Double Beef Burrito | Taco Bell | -8.1 | 560 | 20 g | $2.99 |
| 156 | Small Garden Salad Tray | Chick-fil-A | -8.1 | 310 | 19 g | — |
| 157 |  Beefy 5-Layer Burrito | Taco Bell | -8.3 | 490 | 17 g | $4.79 |
| 158 |  Big Fish | Burger King | -8.3 | 570 | 19 g | $5.49 |
| 159 |  Pretzel Bacon Pub Cheeseburger | Wendy's | -8.3 | 780 | 40 g | $7.99 |
| 160 |  Burrito Supreme® | Taco Bell | -8.4 | 390 | 16 g | $5.99 |
| 161 |  Whopper | Burger King | -8.5 | 710 | 34 g | $6.19 |
| 162 |  Cheesy Toasted Breakfast Burrito Potato | Taco Bell | -8.5 | 340 | 9 g | $1.99 |
| 163 |  Grande Toasted Breakfast Burrito Steak | Taco Bell | -8.5 | 560 | 26 g | $5.19 |
| 164 |  Crunchwrap Supreme® | Taco Bell | -8.5 | 530 | 15 g | $6.69 |
| 165 |  Whopper Jr.® | Burger King | -8.6 | 340 | 15 g | $3.69 |
| 166 | Sofritas Salad | Chipotle | -8.6 | 710 | 21 g | $9.80 |
| 167 |  Double Whopper with Cheese | Burger King | -8.7 | 1060 | 60 g | $7.99 |
| 168 |  Cobb Salad W/ Spicy Grilled Filet (Cold) | Chick-fil-A | -8.7 | 600 | 33 g | $9.79 |
| 169 |  Hamburger | Burger King | -8.8 | 260 | 14 g | $2.19 |
| 170 |  Hamburger | McDonald's | -8.8 | 250 | 12 g | $2.19 |
| 171 |  Double Big Mac | McDonald's | -8.8 | 780 | 40 g | — |
| 172 |  Bacon and Swiss Royal Crispy Chicken | Burger King | -8.9 | 740 | 39 g | $7.49 |
| 173 |  Beefy Potato Loaded Griller | Taco Bell | -9.0 | 480 | 12 g | $2.79 |
| 174 |  Egg McMuffin® | McDonald's | -9.1 | 310 | 17 g | $4.69 |
| 175 |  Cobb Salad W/ Nuggets | Chick-fil-A | -9.1 | 830 | 41 g | $9.79 |
| 176 | Large Garden Salad Tray | Chick-fil-A | -9.1 | 630 | 38 g | — |
| 177 |  Cantina Chicken Rolled Quesadilla | Taco Bell | -9.2 | 652 | 34 g | $6.99 |
| 178 |  Rodeo Double Cheeseburger | Burger King | -9.2 | 530 | 28 g | $3.99 |
| 179 |  Melty Steak Burrito | Taco Bell | -9.2 | 435 | 18 g | — |
| 180 | Bacon Hot Honey Mccrispy | McDonald's | -9.2 | 770 | 33 g | — |
| 181 |  Market Salad W/ Chick-fil-A Chick-n-Strips® | Chick-fil-A | -9.2 | 750 | 36 g | $9.99 |
| 182 | Snack Wrap Mccrispy Spicy | McDonald's | -9.3 | 390 | 17 g | — |
| 183 |  Baconator® | Wendy's | -9.3 | 890 | 59 g | $8.59 |
| 184 |  Big Mac® | McDonald's | -9.4 | 580 | 25 g | $5.99 |
| 185 |  Whopper with Bacon | Burger King | -9.5 | 770 | 38 g | $6.19 |
| 186 | Double Hamburger | McDonald's | -9.5 | 340 | 20 g | $2.99 |
| 187 |  Market Salad W/ Grilled Filet (Cold) | Chick-fil-A | -9.5 | 550 | 28 g | $9.99 |
| 188 |  Market Salad W/ Grilled Filet (Warm) | Chick-fil-A | -9.5 | 550 | 28 g | $9.99 |
| 189 |  Crispy Chicken BLT | Wendy's | -9.5 | 420 | 20 g | $3.29 |
| 190 |  Grande Toasted Breakfast Burrito Bacon | Taco Bell | -9.7 | 570 | 23 g | $4.69 |
| 191 |  Melty Pepper Jack Steak Burrito | Taco Bell | -9.7 | 443 | 18 g | $3.00 |
| 192 | Caesar Snack Wrap® | McDonald's | -9.7 | 390 | 17 g | $2.99 |
| 193 |  4 Ct Chick-fil-A Chick-n-Minis® | Chick-fil-A | -9.7 | 360 | 20 g | $4.95 |
| 194 | Chick-fil-A® Deluxe Sandwich W/ Pepper Jack | Chick-fil-A | -9.7 | 520 | 35 g | $6.05 |
| 195 | Chick-fil-A Chick-n-Minis® | Chick-fil-A | -9.7 | 360 | 20 g | — |
| 196 |  Dave's Triple® | Wendy's | -9.7 | 1100 | 72 g | $8.79 |
| 197 |  Big Bacon Classic® Triple | Wendy's | -9.7 | 1140 | 77 g | $9.79 |
| 198 |  Grande Toasted Breakfast Burrito Sausage | Taco Bell | -9.8 | 570 | 21 g | $4.49 |
| 199 |  Whopper Jr.® with Bacon | Burger King | -9.8 | 380 | 19 g | $3.69 |
| 200 |  Spicy Filet | Chick-fil-A | -9.8 | 280 | 23 g | $5.40 |
| 201 |  Big Bacon Classic® Double | Wendy's | -9.8 | 860 | 55 g | $8.49 |
| 202 | Daily Double® | McDonald's | -10.0 | 490 | 22 g | $4.19 |
| 203 |  Spicy Deluxe Sandwich W/ No cheese | Chick-fil-A | -10.0 | 460 | 28 g | $6.15 |
| 204 |  Dave's Double® | Wendy's | -10.1 | 810 | 50 g | $7.49 |
| 205 |  Texas Double Whopper® | Burger King | -10.2 | 1120 | 64 g | $9.39 |
| 206 | Snack Wrap Mccrispy Ranch | McDonald's | -10.2 | 400 | 17 g | — |
| 207 |  Double Stack™ | Wendy's | -10.2 | 380 | 23 g | $3.59 |
| 208 |  Double Quarter Pounder® with Cheese | McDonald's | -10.3 | 740 | 48 g | $7.59 |
| 209 | Grilled Cheese Burrito | Taco Bell | -10.3 | 690 | 25 g | $5.99 |
| 210 |  Club Original Chicken Sandwich | Burger King | -10.3 | 840 | 35 g | $5.99 |
| 211 | Chick-fil-A® Deluxe Sandwich W/ American | Chick-fil-A | -10.3 | 490 | 32 g | $6.05 |
| 212 | Chick-fil-A® Deluxe Sandwich W/ Colby Jack | Chick-fil-A | -10.3 | 510 | 34 g | $6.05 |
| 213 | Chick-fil-A® Deluxe Sandwich | Chick-fil-A | -10.3 | 490 | 32 g | — |
| 214 |  Rodeo Cheeseburger | Burger King | -10.4 | 380 | 17 g | $2.90 |
| 215 |  Breakfast California Crunchwrap | Taco Bell | -10.5 | 640 | 21 g | $4.99 |
| 216 |  Double Whopper® Jr. with Cheese | Burger King | -10.5 | 540 | 30 g | $4.69 |
| 217 |  Kid's Cheeseburger | Burger King | -10.5 | 300 | 16 g | $2.39 |
| 218 | Double Bacon Quarter Pounder® with Cheese | McDonald's | -10.5 | 850 | 54 g | $8.49 |
| 219 |  McRib | McDonald's | -10.5 | 520 | 24 g | — |
| 220 |  Cheesy Toasted Breakfast Burrito Bacon | Taco Bell | -10.6 | 350 | 13 g | $1.99 |
| 221 |  Spicy Chicken Sandwich | Chick-fil-A | -10.6 | 450 | 28 g | $5.65 |
| 222 |  Bacon Double Stack™ | Wendy's | -10.6 | 420 | 26 g | $4.19 |
| 223 |  Breakfast Crunchwrap Bacon | Taco Bell | -10.7 | 660 | 21 g | $4.89 |
| 224 |  BBQ Bacon Whopper Jr. | Burger King | -10.7 | 390 | 18 g | $4.39 |
| 225 |  Bacon Big Mac | McDonald's | -10.7 | 680 | 30 g | — |
| 226 |  12 Inch Original Cheesesticks | Papa John's | -10.7 | 1760 | 64 g | $10.99 |
| 227 |  Cheesy Toasted Breakfast Burrito Sausage | Taco Bell | -10.8 | 350 | 10 g | $1.99 |
| 228 | Jalapeno McChicken | McDonald's | -10.9 | 420 | 17 g | — |
| 229 |  Cobb Salad W/ No Chicken | Chick-fil-A | -10.9 | 500 | 14 g | $7.49 |
| 230 |  Jr. Bacon Cheeseburger | Wendy's | -10.9 | 350 | 18 g | $3.39 |
| 231 |  Sausage McMuffin® with Egg | McDonald's | -11.0 | 480 | 20 g | $4.59 |
| 232 | Smoky BLT Quarter Pounder With Cheese | McDonald's | -11.0 | 680 | 36 g | — |
| 233 |  Small Hash Browns | Burger King | -11.1 | 270 | 2 g | $2.19 |
| 234 |  Breakfast Quesadilla Steak | Taco Bell | -11.2 | 500 | 28 g | $4.99 |
| 235 |  Breakfast Crunchwrap Sausage | Taco Bell | -11.2 | 740 | 21 g | $4.99 |
| 236 | Steak Egg Cheese Bagel | McDonald's | -11.2 | 680 | 34 g | $6.49 |
| 237 | Spicy Deluxe Sandwich W/ Colby Jack | Chick-fil-A | -11.2 | 540 | 34 g | $6.45 |
| 238 |  Spicy Deluxe Sandwich | Chick-fil-A | -11.2 | 540 | 34 g | — |
| 239 |  Chili | Wendy's | -11.2 | 280 | 19 g | $3.39 |
| 240 |  Whopper Jr.® with Cheese | Burger King | -11.3 | 380 | 17 g | $3.69 |
| 241 |  Son of Baconator® | Wendy's | -11.4 | 590 | 34 g | $6.69 |
| 242 |  Impossible™ Texas Whopper® | Burger King | -11.5 | 810 | 41 g | $8.99 |
| 243 |  Chicken & Waffles Sandwich W/ Grilled Filet | Chick-fil-A | -11.5 | 540 | 29 g | $8.99 |
| 244 |  Bacon King | Burger King | -11.7 | 1260 | 69 g | $8.99 |
| 245 |  Large Hash Browns | Burger King | -11.7 | 700 | 6 g | $2.89 |
| 246 |  Quarter Pounder® with Cheese Deluxe | McDonald's | -11.7 | 630 | 30 g | $6.49 |
| 247 | Egg and Cheese Bagel | McDonald's | -11.7 | 520 | 21 g | — |
| 248 |  McDouble® | McDonald's | -11.8 | 390 | 22 g | $2.79 |
| 249 |  Medium Hash Browns | Burger King | -11.8 | 510 | 4 g | $2.59 |
| 250 |  Egg-Normous Burrito | Burger King | -11.8 | 800 | 35 g | $5.29 |
| 251 | Hash Browns | Burger King | -11.8 | 510 | 4 g | $2.59 |
| 252 |  Taco Salad | Wendy's | -11.8 | 610 | 28 g | $8.59 |
| 253 |  Whopper with Cheese | Burger King | -11.9 | 790 | 37 g | $6.19 |
| 254 | Spicy Deluxe Sandwich W/ American | Chick-fil-A | -11.9 | 510 | 31 g | $6.45 |
| 255 |  Quarter Pounder® with Cheese | McDonald's | -12.0 | 520 | 30 g | $5.99 |
| 256 |  Meximelt® | Taco Bell | -12.0 | 250 | 13 g | $3.29 |
| 257 |  Double Bacon BBQ Burger | McDonald's | -12.0 | 950 | 57 g | — |
| 258 | Kids' Cheeseburger | Wendy's | -12.0 | 270 | 14 g | $3.59 |
| 259 |  Cheeseburger | McDonald's | -12.1 | 300 | 15 g | $2.49 |
| 260 |  Bacon Quarter Pounder® with Cheese | McDonald's | -12.1 | 630 | 36 g | $6.99 |
| 261 |  Classic Chicken Sandwich | Popeyes | -12.2 | 700 | 28 g | $5.49 |
| 262 |  Big Bacon Classic® | Wendy's | -12.2 | 610 | 35 g | $6.99 |
| 263 |  Texas Whopper® | Burger King | -12.3 | 850 | 42 g | $7.99 |
| 264 |  Spicy Chicken Sandwich | Popeyes | -12.4 | 700 | 28 g | $5.49 |
| 265 |  Triple Cheeseburger | McDonald's | -12.5 | 530 | 32 g | $5.19 |
| 266 |  Bacon McDouble® | McDonald's | -12.5 | 460 | 26 g | $4.49 |
| 267 |  Dave's Single® | Wendy's | -12.5 | 560 | 31 g | $5.99 |
| 268 |  Double Cheeseburger | Burger King | -12.6 | 460 | 27 g | $3.79 |
| 269 |  Bacon Egg Cheese Bagel | McDonald's | -12.6 | 590 | 25 g | $5.69 |
| 270 |  Double Whopper Jr.® with Bacon and Cheese | Burger King | -12.7 | 580 | 32 g | $4.69 |
| 271 |  Market Salad W/ Nuggets | Chick-fil-A | -12.7 | 700 | 34 g | $9.99 |
| 272 | Large Chili | Wendy's | -12.7 | 370 | 25 g | $4.29 |
| 273 |  Maple Bacon Chicken Croissant | Wendy's | -12.7 | 540 | 19 g | $4.99 |
| 274 |  Breakfast Quesadilla Bacon | Taco Bell | -12.8 | 500 | 25 g | $4.59 |
| 275 |  Chili Cheese Burrito | Taco Bell | -12.8 | 380 | 15 g | $3.00 |
| 276 | Sausage Egg and Cheese Bagel | McDonald's | -12.8 | 710 | 27 g | — |
| 277 |  Classic Bacon & Cheese Chicken Sandwich | Popeyes | -12.8 | 830 | 36 g | $7.19 |
| 278 |  Spicy Bacon & Cheese Chicken Sandwich | Popeyes | -12.8 | 830 | 36 g | $7.19 |
| 279 |  Breakfast Quesadilla Sausage | Taco Bell | -12.9 | 500 | 23 g | $4.19 |
| 280 |  Bacon Double Cheeseburger | Burger King | -12.9 | 500 | 30 g | $4.39 |
| 281 |  Market Salad W/ Spicy Grilled Filet (Cold) | Chick-fil-A | -12.9 | 540 | 26 g | $9.99 |
| 282 |  Sausage McMuffin® | McDonald's | -13.0 | 400 | 14 g | $1.89 |
| 283 |  Texas Whopper® Jr. | Burger King | -13.1 | 420 | 21 g | $4.99 |
| 284 |  Double Cheeseburger | McDonald's | -13.3 | 440 | 25 g | $3.29 |
| 285 |  Bacon Cheeseburger | Burger King | -13.3 | 350 | 19 g | $3.19 |
| 286 |  Jr. Cheeseburger Deluxe | Wendy's | -13.3 | 330 | 15 g | $2.89 |
| 287 |  Cheeseburger | Burger King | -13.4 | 300 | 16 g | $2.59 |
| 288 |  Bacon BBQ Burger | McDonald's | -13.7 | 730 | 38 g | — |
| 289 |  Jr. Cheeseburger | Wendy's | -13.7 | 270 | 14 g | $2.49 |
| 290 |  Biggie Bites | Wendy's | -13.7 | 270 | 14 g | — |
| 291 |  10 Inch Bacon Cheesesticks | Papa John's | -13.9 | 1760 | 64 g | $9.99 |
| 292 | 10 Inch Original Cheesesticks | Papa John's | -14.0 | 1440 | 48 g | $8.99 |
| 293 |  Sausage Burrito | McDonald's | -14.3 | 310 | 13 g | $2.39 |
| 294 |  Philly Cheesesteak Oven-Toasted Sandwich | Papa John's | -14.3 | 790 | 39 g | $9.99 |
| 295 |  Breakfast Burrito Jr. | Burger King | -14.5 | 420 | 16 g | $2.39 |
| 296 | McTeri Deluxe | McDonald's | -14.5 | 620 | 28 g | — |
| 297 |  Bacon, Egg, & Cheese Croissan'wich | Burger King | -14.6 | 360 | 15 g | $4.49 |
| 298 |  Chicken & Waffles Sandwich W/ Chick-fil-A® Filet | Chick-fil-A | -14.6 | 690 | 32 g | $8.29 |
| 299 |  Egg & Cheese Croissan'wich | Burger King | -14.7 | 330 | 13 g | $3.59 |
| 300 |  Breakfast Burrito, Bacon | Wendy's | -14.7 | 700 | 32 g | $4.99 |
| 301 | Cheesy Jalapeno Bacon Quarter Pounder®* With Cheese | McDonald's | -14.8 | 650 | 37 g | — |
| 302 |  Breakfast Baconator® | Wendy's | -14.9 | 630 | 30 g | $4.99 |
| 303 |  Bacon, Egg & Swiss Croissant | Wendy's | -14.9 | 420 | 18 g | $4.49 |
| 304 | Cheesy Jalapeno Egg McMuffin | McDonald's | -15.3 | 350 | 18 g | — |
| 305 |  Chicken McGriddles® | McDonald's | -15.4 | 380 | 14 g | $3.19 |
| 306 |  Steak & Mushroom Oven-Toasted Sandwich | Papa John's | -15.4 | 820 | 41 g | $9.99 |
| 307 |  Fruit & Maple Oatmeal | McDonald's | -15.5 | 320 | 6 g | — |
| 308 |  Breakfast Burrito, Sausage | Wendy's | -15.5 | 820 | 31 g | $4.99 |
| 309 |  Sausage, Egg, & Cheese Croissan'wich | Burger King | -15.9 | 500 | 19 g | $4.49 |
| 310 |  Sausage, Egg & Swiss Croissant | Wendy's | -15.9 | 590 | 21 g | $4.49 |
| 311 |  Apple Pecan Salad | Wendy's | -16.0 | 510 | 31 g | $8.59 |
| 312 |  Ham, Egg, & Cheese Croissan'wich | Burger King | -16.1 | 370 | 19 g | $4.49 |
| 313 |  Big Breakfast with Hotcakes | McDonald's | -16.1 | 1340 | 36 g | — |
| 314 | Berry Parfait W/ Granola | Chick-fil-A | -16.2 | 270 | 13 g | $4.95 |
| 315 |  Berry Parfait | Chick-fil-A | -16.2 | 270 | 13 g | — |
| 316 |  Chicken & Waffles Breakfast Sandwich W/ Spicy Filet | Chick-fil-A | -16.3 | 530 | 23 g | $5.69 |
| 317 |  Chicken & Waffles Breakfast Sandwich W/ Grilled Filet | Chick-fil-A | -16.3 | 440 | 20 g | $5.45 |
| 318 |  Chicken & Waffles Sandwich W/ Spicy Filet | Chick-fil-A | -16.3 | 710 | 31 g | $8.69 |
| 319 |  4 Ct Mini Yeast Rolls | Chick-fil-A | -17.0 | 300 | 6 g | $2.25 |
| 320 |  Chicken & Waffles Breakfast Sandwich W/ Chick-fil-A® Filet | Chick-fil-A | -17.2 | 530 | 22 g | $5.45 |
| 321 |  Market Salad W/ No Chicken | Chick-fil-A | -17.2 | 440 | 7 g | $7.69 |
| 322 | Hotcakes and Steak | McDonald's | -17.7 | 740 | 23 g | $6.29 |
| 323 |  Caramel Apple Empanada | Taco Bell | -17.8 | 290 | 3 g | $2.99 |
| 324 |  Bacon, Sausage, Egg, & Cheese Croissan'wich | Burger King | -17.8 | 580 | 24 g | $5.39 |
| 325 |  Double Sausage, Egg, & Cheese Croissan'wich | Burger King | -17.9 | 730 | 28 g | $5.39 |
| 326 |  Fully Loaded Croissan'wich | Burger King | -18.3 | 620 | 30 g | $5.99 |
| 327 |  Bacon and Sausage, Egg, and Cheese Croissan'wich | Burger King | -18.3 | 590 | 25 g | $5.39 |
| 328 | Small Fruit Tray | Chick-fil-A | -19.0 | 780 | 8 g | — |
| 329 |  Sausage, Egg & Cheese McGriddles® | McDonald's | -19.3 | 550 | 19 g | $5.29 |
| 330 | Large Fruit Tray | Chick-fil-A | -19.4 | 1580 | 16 g | — |
| 331 |  Big Breakfast | McDonald's | -19.5 | 1060 | 26 g | — |
| 332 |  Hotcakes and Sausage | McDonald's | -19.5 | 770 | 15 g | $5.69 |
| 333 | Hotcakes and Bacon | McDonald's | -19.6 | 730 | 17 g | — |
| 334 |  Waffle | Chick-fil-A | -19.9 | 380 | 5 g | $1.75 |
| 335 |  Bowl of Chicken Noodle Soup | Chick-fil-A | -20.1 | 320 | 20 g | $6.35 |
| 336 |  Sausage McGriddles® | McDonald's | -20.2 | 430 | 11 g | $3.59 |
| 337 |  Bacon, Egg & Cheese McGriddles® | McDonald's | -20.3 | 430 | 17 g | $5.09 |
| 338 |  Hotcakes | McDonald's | -20.3 | 580 | 9 g | $4.69 |
| 339 |  Breakfast Waffle | Chick-fil-A | -21.1 | 320 | 4 g | $1.65 |
| 340 |  Honey BBQ Chicken Sandwich | Popeyes | -21.3 | 630 | 26 g | $5.49 |
| 341 |  Honey BBQ Sandwich with Bacon and Cheese | Popeyes | -21.9 | 790 | 34 g | $7.19 |
| 342 | Apple Crumble Frosty Fusion®, Vanilla | Wendy's | -28.8 | 540 | 13 g | $2.59 |
| 343 | Medium Apple Crumble Frosty Fusion®, Vanilla | Wendy's | -28.8 | 540 | 13 g | $4.99 |
| 344 | Large Apple Crumble Frosty Fusion®, Vanilla | Wendy's | -28.9 | 680 | 16 g | $5.49 |
| 345 |  Medium Classic Chocolate Frosty® | Wendy's | -30.6 | 390 | 12 g | $3.19 |
| 346 | Classic Chocolate Frosty® | Wendy's | -30.6 | 390 | 12 g | $2.49 |
| 347 | Large Classic Chocolate Frosty® | Wendy's | -31.0 | 510 | 15 g | $3.69 |
| 348 |  Vanilla Frosty® | Wendy's | -32.1 | 390 | 12 g | $2.49 |
| 349 | Medium Vanilla Frosty® | Wendy's | -32.1 | 390 | 12 g | $3.19 |
| 350 | Large Vanilla Frosty® | Wendy's | -32.2 | 510 | 15 g | $3.69 |
| 351 | Large Strawberry Chocolate Frosty Swirl™ | Wendy's | -32.8 | 530 | 14 g | $3.99 |
| 352 | Large Strawberry Vanilla Frosty Swirl™ | Wendy's | -33.2 | 530 | 14 g | $3.99 |
| 353 | Large Caramel Chocolate Frosty Swirl™ | Wendy's | -33.2 | 570 | 15 g | $3.99 |
| 354 |  Caramel Apple Cheesecake Cup | Popeyes | -33.3 | 460 | 5 g | $3.79 |
| 355 | Large Caramel Vanilla Frosty Swirl™ | Wendy's | -33.3 | 570 | 15 g | $3.99 |
| 356 | Caramel Chocolate Frosty Swirl™ | Wendy's | -33.3 | 470 | 12 g | $1.69 |
| 357 | Medium Caramel Chocolate Frosty Swirl™ | Wendy's | -33.3 | 470 | 12 g | $3.69 |
| 358 | Strawberry Chocolate Frosty Swirl™ | Wendy's | -34.2 | 430 | 11 g | $1.69 |
| 359 | Medium Strawberry Chocolate Frosty Swirl™ | Wendy's | -34.2 | 430 | 11 g | $3.69 |
| 360 | Caramel Vanilla Frosty Swirl™ | Wendy's | -34.5 | 470 | 12 g | $1.69 |
| 361 | Medium Caramel Vanilla Frosty Swirl™ | Wendy's | -34.5 | 470 | 12 g | $3.69 |
| 362 | Strawberry Vanilla Frosty Swirl™ | Wendy's | -34.6 | 430 | 11 g | $1.69 |
| 363 | Medium Strawberry Vanilla Frosty Swirl™ | Wendy's | -34.6 | 430 | 11 g | $3.69 |
| 364 | Caramel Crunch Chocolate Frosty Fusion™ | Wendy's | -35.8 | 580 | 12 g | $1.69 |
| 365 | Large Caramel Crunch Chocolate Frosty Fusion™ | Wendy's | -35.8 | 740 | 15 g | $5.49 |
| 366 | Medium Caramel Crunch Chocolate Frosty Fusion™ | Wendy's | -35.8 | 580 | 12 g | $4.99 |
| 367 | Caramel Crunch Vanilla Frosty Fusion™ | Wendy's | -35.9 | 580 | 12 g | $1.69 |
| 368 | Medium Caramel Crunch Vanilla Frosty Fusion™ | Wendy's | -35.9 | 580 | 12 g | $4.99 |
| 369 | Large Caramel Crunch Vanilla Frosty Fusion™ | Wendy's | -36.0 | 740 | 15 g | $5.49 |
| 370 |  Vanilla Milkshake | Chick-fil-A | -38.3 | 580 | 13 g | $4.89 |
| 371 |  S’mores Milkshake | Chick-fil-A | -38.4 | 650 | 12 g | $5.29 |
| 372 | Chocolate Milkshake | Chick-fil-A | -39.6 | 600 | 12 g | $4.89 |
| 373 |  Strawberry Milkshake | Chick-fil-A | -39.6 | 560 | 10 g | $4.89 |
| 374 |  Frosted Mello Yello® | Chick-fil-A | -43.0 | 320 | 7 g | — |
| 375 | 32 Fl Oz Tractor Organic Watermelon Limeade | Chipotle | -43.8 | 330 | — | $3.50 |
| 376 |  Large Hawaiian Punch | Popeyes | -53.8 | 620 | — | $3.49 |
| 377 | Large Mello Yello | Burger King | -55.5 | 280 | — | $3.19 |
| 378 |  20 Ounce Crush Orange | Papa John's | -57.8 | 300 | — | $2.79 |
| 379 | 2 Liter Crush Orange | Papa John's | -57.9 | 1010 | — | $3.89 |
The score is protein and fiber set against saturated fat, sugars and sodium, each as a share of its daily value, per 100 calories. It is the same figure the menu pages show as a colored dot. Positive means the nutrition outweighs what is worth limiting.
The stricter ranking, on USDA data
The table above uses what the chains print on their own labels. This one uses nutrient-density score, the full published index: nine nutrients to encourage against three to limit. It is the better measure and it covers far less, because it needs calcium, iron and potassium, and no chain’s label has carried those since the 2016 FDA rules dropped vitamins A and C. Only items USDA holds a full panel for can appear, which is why the names read like lab records and why most have no price — they do not match anything on a menu board.
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| # | Item | Chain | Nutrient density | Cal | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Subway Club Sub on White Bread with Lettuce and Tomato | Subway | 30.52 | 302 | — |
| 2 | Turkey Breast Sub on White Bread with Lettuce and Tomato | Subway | 30.09 | 270 | — |
| 3 | Oven Roasted Chicken Sub on White Bread with Lettuce and Tomato | Subway | 29.39 | 311 | — |
| 4 | Roast Beef Sub on White Bread with Lettuce and Tomato | Subway | 28.02 | 294 | — |
| 5 | Black Forest Ham Sub on White Bread with Lettuce and Tomato | Subway | 27.25 | 278 | — |
| 6 | Steak & Cheese Sub on White Bread with American Cheese, Lettuce and Tomato | Subway | 21.05 | 368 | — |
| 7 | Chick-n-Strips | Chick-fil-A | 20.69 | 458 | — |
| 8 | B.l.t. Sub on White Bread with Bacon, Lettuce and Tomato | Subway | 20.43 | 303 | — |
| 9 | Tuna Sub on White Bread with Lettuce and Tomato | Subway | 18.83 | 525 | — |
| 10 | Meatball Marinara Sub on White Bread (no Toppings) | Subway | 17.81 | 458 | — |
| 11 | Ultimate Chicken Grill Sandwich | Wendy's | 17.71 | 404 | — |
| 12 | Nachos Supreme | Taco Bell | 16.84 | 494 | — |
| 13 | S 14" Cheese Pizza, Large Deep Dish Crust | Little Caesars | 16.58 | 268 | — |
| 14 | Bean Burrito | Taco Bell | 16.33 | 360 | $1.99 |
| 15 | Burrito Supreme with Beef | Taco Bell | 15.59 | 441 | — |
| 16 | Bacon Ranch Salad with Crispy Chicken | McDonald's | 15.48 | 390 | — |
| 17 | Taco Salad | Taco Bell | 15.17 | 906 | — |
| 18 | S 14" Pepperoni Pizza, Large Deep Dish Crust | Little Caesars | 14.77 | 276 | — |
| 19 | Nachos | Taco Bell | 14.31 | 280 | — |
| 20 | Cold Cut Sub on White Bread with Lettuce and Tomato | Subway | 14.03 | 419 | — |
| 21 | 14" Cheese Pizza, Classic Hand-Tossed Crust | Domino's | 13.77 | 279 | — |
| 22 | Burrito Supreme with Chicken | Taco Bell | 13.08 | 444 | — |
| 23 | 14" Cheese Pizza, Stuffed Crust | Pizza Hut | 12.88 | 321 | — |
| 24 | Burrito Supreme with Steak | Taco Bell | 12.77 | 455 | — |
| 25 | Whopper, no cheese | Burger King | 12.6 | 678 | — |
The healthiest thing at each chain
Ranking every chain together answers one question; “what should I order here” is a different one, and you are usually already in the car park of a particular chain.
| Chain | Best-scoring meal | Nutrient density | Cal | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | Subway Club Sub on White Bread with Lettuce and Tomato | 30.52 | 302 | — |
| Chick-fil-A | Chick-n-Strips | 20.69 | 458 | — |
| Wendy's | Ultimate Chicken Grill Sandwich | 17.71 | 404 | — |
| Taco Bell | Nachos Supreme | 16.84 | 494 | — |
| Little Caesars | S 14" Cheese Pizza, Large Deep Dish Crust | 16.58 | 268 | — |
| McDonald's | Bacon Ranch Salad with Crispy Chicken | 15.48 | 390 | — |
| Domino's | 14" Cheese Pizza, Classic Hand-Tossed Crust | 13.77 | 279 | — |
| Pizza Hut | 14" Cheese Pizza, Stuffed Crust | 12.88 | 321 | — |
| Burger King | Whopper, no cheese | 12.6 | 678 | — |
| Papa John's | 14" Cheese Pizza, Original Crust | 12.26 | 305 | — |
| Arby's | Roast Beef Sandwich, Classic | 7.78 | 360 | — |
The cheapest food that still scores well
Every item here scores above zero — more nutrition than the things it is worth limiting — listed cheapest first. Nobody else ranking these items has the prices, which come from the chains’ own ordering systems.
| Item | Chain | Price | Nutrient density | Cal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sausage McMuffin® | McDonald's | $1.89 | 1.04 | 400 |
| Bean Burrito | Taco Bell | $1.99 | 16.33 | 360 |
| Hamburger | Burger King | $2.19 | 10.32 | 260 |
| Hamburger | McDonald's | $2.19 | 10.2 | 250 |
| Sausage Burrito | McDonald's | $2.39 | 2.7 | 310 |
| French Toast Sticks | Burger King | $2.39 | 1.7 | 340 |
| Cheeseburger | McDonald's | $2.49 | 6.12 | 300 |
| Cheeseburger | Burger King | $2.59 | 1.34 | 300 |
| McDouble® | McDonald's | $2.79 | 3.73 | 390 |
| Double Cheeseburger | McDonald's | $3.29 | 2.12 | 440 |
What this ranking does not say
A score is per calorie, so without a floor on what counts as a meal the winner is a side salad or a packet of apple slices. Everything here clears 250 calories and is something you could order and eat as a meal — our judgement, not part of the published index, and set out in full.
It also covers only the items USDA holds a full nutrient panel for. A chain’s own printed label carries five of the nine nutrients the score needs, which is close but not the same number, so those items are scored separately and never mixed into this ranking.