13 Healthy Fast-Food Breakfasts, According to a Dietitian
Dunkin’: Wake-Up Wrap with Turkey Sausage
Nutrition (Per wrap):
Calories: 240
Fat: 15 g (Saturated Fat: 6 g)
Sodium: 680 mg
Carbs: 15 g (Fiber: 0 g, Sugar: 1 g)
Protein: 11 g
Believe it or not, Dunkin’ offers more than just donuts (and addictive coffee)! This Wake-Up Wrap offers protein-packed eggs and cheese, and with the option of turkey sausage over traditional pork sausage or bacon, you can reduce both your fat and sodium consumption. Turkey also includes the nutrient selenium, which the National Institute of Health notes is an essential nutrient for proper reproduction, thyroid hormone metabolism, DNA synthesis, and protection from oxidative damage and infection. But as turkey sausage is an ultra-processed meat, we recommend eating this meat in moderation instead of enjoying it every day.
Taco Bell: Cheesy Toasted Breakfast Burrito, Potato
Nutrition (Per burrito):
Calories: 340
Fat: 14 g (Saturated Fat: 3.5 g)
Sodium: 770 mg
Carbs: 44 g (Fiber: 3 g, Sugar: 3 g)
Protein: 9 g
Both tomatoes and potatoes? Sign us up! Making your burrito “fresco” (aka, adding tomatoes) gives your breakfast a lycopene and Vitamin C kick, while potatoes are fiber-rich and full of potassium. With both eggs and cheese, the Cheesy Toasted Breakfast Burrito has 9 grams of protein without any highly processed breakfast meats, so in comparison to many of Taco Bell’s other offerings, this is your best option for a nutrient-dense breakfast that will keep you full and satisfied until lunchtime. Unfortunately, though, it’s probably in your best interest to skip a Baja Blast.
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