Quick Food Hall of Shame 


Grabbing something quick at the nearest place may be tasty, and may even seem healthy, but here are some wrong choices and their better alternative.

Jamba Juice 

Peanut Butter Moo’d (Large)

Calories: 980
Total Fat: 29 grams

Health Swap:

Orange Carrot Karma Smoothie(Large)

Calories: 310
Total Fat: 1 gram
Vitamin A (daily value): 720%
Vitamin C (daily value): 170%

Starbucks

Caramel Frappuccino® Blended Coffee (16 oz.)

Calories: 420
Total Fat: 15 grams (with whole milk)
Sugars: 66 grams
Caffeine: 100 mg

Health Swap:

Cinnamon Dolce Light Frappuccino® Blended Coffee (16 oz.)

Calories: 160
Total Fat: 0 grams
Sugars: 34 grams
Caffeine: 95 mg

Panda Express

Orange Chicken With Fried Rice 

Calories: 900
Total Fat: 34 grams
Sugar: 9 grams

Health Swap:

Grilled Teriyaki Chicken With Brown Steamed Rice

Calories: 720
Total Fat: 17 grams
Sugar: 22 grams

Panera

Baked Potato Soup

Calories: 330
Total Fat: 20 grams
Sodium: 1420 mg

Health Swap:

Vegetarian Creamy Tomato Soup

Calories: 280
Total Fat: 13 grams
Sodium: 910 mg

Café Rio Mexican Grill

Sweet Pork Salad With Creamy Tomatillo Dressing

Calories: 1391
Total Fat: 59 grams

Health Swap:

Fire Grilled Chicken Tacos on Corn Tortillas

Calories: 561
Total Fat: 19 grams

Noodles & Company

Alfredo MontAmore® 

Calories: 1320
Total Fat: 79 grams

Health Swap:

Pesto Cavatappi

Calories: 740
Total Fat: 33 grams

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit

½ Pound of Brisket With Barbecue Beans

Calories: 780
Total Fat: 44 grams

Health Swap:

½ Pound of Chicken With Green Beans

Calories: 406
Total Fat: 7 grams

Firehouse Subs

Large Meatball Sub

Calories: 1,320
Total Fat: 79 grams
Sodium: 3,010 mg

Health Swap:

Medium Chicken Breast Sub

Calories: 700
Total Fat: 36 grams


Hall of Shamers

Five Guys

Little Cheeseburger With Cajun Fries

Calories: 1,503 calories
Total Fat: 73 grams
Sodium: 1,652 mg

Note: The Cajun Fries actually contribute more fat, calories and sodium than the burger.


Cinnabon

Classic Roll


Calories: 880
Total Fat: 37 grams
Sugar: 58 grams


Zaxby’s

Chicken Finger Plate (4 Fingers) W/ Fries and Toast

Calories: 1,240 calories
Total Fat: 70 grams
Sodium: 2,760 mg

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