13 Healthy Fast-Food Breakfasts, According to a Dietitian
Wendy’s: Bacon, Egg, and Cheese English Muffin
Nutrition (Per sandwich):
Calories: 380
Fat: 21 g (Saturated Fat: 7 g)
Sodium: 830 mg
Carbs: 34 g (Fiber: 1 g, Sugar: 4 g)
Protein: 17 g
A bacon, egg, and cheese (or BEC) is a classic American breakfast staple. Wendy’s offers their own personal take that boasts 17 grams of protein with only 4 grams of sugar. Additionally, Wendy’s menu notes that this English muffin offers 15% of your daily iron intake, a nutrient crucial to red blood cell formation and necessary to combat iron-deficiency anemia, which can lead to a slew of health issues such as fatigue and weakness. Additionally, this sandwich contains 8% of your daily calcium and 4% of your daily potassium needs. Of course, we recommend indulging in moderation, as this breakfast does come with a high sodium count.
Panera Bread: Garden Avocado + Egg White Sandwich
Nutrition (Per sandwich):
Calories: 340
Fat: 14 g (Saturated Fat: 5 g)
Sodium: 720 mg
Carbs: 39 g (Fiber: 5 g, Sugar: 5 g)
Protein: 19 g
Panera is known as one of the healthier “fast-food” restaurants, and the chain’s breakfast menu is no exception. We like the Garden Avo + Egg White Sandwich, which features avocado, egg whites, cheddar cheese, and tomatoes piled high on a multigrain bagel. This tasty option is chock full of nutrients from Omega-3 fatty acid-rich avocado and heart-healthy egg whites, which are high in protein. The tomatoes also provide fiber (which helps in the digestion department) as well as nutrients such as folate and potassium. Thanks to the 19 grams of protein and 5 grams of fiber, you’ll feel full, satiated, and ready to conquer your day! That’s one healthy fast-food breakfast if ever there was one.
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