Friday, June 21, 2013

Fitness Tip of the Day: Friday's Facts and Findings -- Top Restaurant Food Swaps

Today I thought I'd post some food swaps from some popular restaurants.  My source is the Eat This, Not That website (there is a link to the website on the right side bar)

Number One:

McDonald's Top Swaps

Quarter Pounder

 

Premium Grilled Chicken Club Sandwich

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Quarter Pounder
 
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Premium Grilled Chicken Club Sandwich
B-
 C+
Calories:410 cal
Fat:19 g
Saturated Fat:7 g
Cholesterol:65 mg
Protein:24 g
Carbohydrates:37 g
Fiber:2 g
Sugars:8 g
Sodium:730 mg
 
Calories:530 cal
Fat:17 g
Saturated Fat:6 g
Cholesterol:90 mg
Protein:40 g
Carbohydrates:52 g
Fiber:4 g
Sugars:12 g
Sodium:1470 mg
For more on McDonald's here's the link: McDonald's  Note:  These are not the best and worst--there are items lower in calories and fat and also higher.

Number Two:  Chili's

Chili's Top Swaps

Sizzle & Spice Firecracker Tilapia

 

Citrus Fire Chicken and Shrimp Fajitas

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Sizzle & Spice Firecracker Tilapia
 
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Citrus Fire Chicken and Shrimp Fajitas
B-
 F
Calories:470 cal
Fat:23 g
Saturated Fat:5 g
Cholesterol:0 mg
Protein:0 g
Carbohydrates:0 g
Fiber:0 g
Sugars:0 g
Sodium:1520 mg
 
Calories:1360 cal
Fat:73 g
Saturated Fat:20 g
Cholesterol:0 mg
Protein:0 g
Carbohydrates:0 g
Fiber:0 g
Sugars:0 g
Sodium:4570 mg

For more on Chili's:  Chili's  Note:  These are not the best and worst--there are items lower in calories and fat and also higher.

Number Three:  Dunkin' Donuts

Dunkin Donuts Top Swaps

Ham Egg & Cheese English Muffin Sandwich

 

Multigrain Bagel

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Ham Egg & Cheese English Muffin Sandwich
 
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Multigrain Bagel
B+
 C+
Calories:350 cal
Fat:14 g
Saturated Fat:5 g
Cholesterol:205 mg
Protein:19 g
Carbohydrates:35 g
Fiber:1 g
Sugars:8 g
Sodium:1300 mg
 
Calories:500 cal
Fat:15 g
Saturated Fat:7 g
Cholesterol:30 mg
Protein:18 g
Carbohydrates:75 g
Fiber:5 g
Sugars:12 g
Sodium:980 mg
More of Dunkin' Donuts:  Dunkin' Donuts  Note:  These are not the best and worst--there are items lower in calories and fat and also higher.

Here's a link to the entire list of restaurants:  Restaurant List


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