The 10 Healthiest (and Unhealthiest) Fast Food Sandwiches in America

 The 10 Healthiest (and Unhealthiest) Fast Food Sandwiches in America

One of the most effective ways to manage your weight and health is to eat a nutritious diet with whole foods. 

But even as you build healthy eating habits, you may find yourself in need of a quick meal when you're on a tight schedule. 

Fast food restaurants may not always have the most nutritious options (most fast food is considered ultraprocessed, which typically leaves you feeling less full), but if you're looking for a sandwich on the healthier side, focus on menu items that are high in protein and low in trans fat, net carbs, and calories.

Key Findings

• The healthiest fast food sandwich is the Sourdough Grilled Chicken Club Sandwich from Jack in the Box.
• The unhealthiest sandwich is the Big Fish from Burger King, primarily because of a relatively low protein content and high carb content. 
• Firehouse Subs and Chick-fil-A each hold three of the top 10 healthiest sandwiches.
• Four Burger King sandwiches show up on the unhealthiest list.
• Top-ranking healthy sandwiches included chicken or turkey rather than burgers, providing a good source of protein without too many calories that may help support a weight loss journey.
• Grilled chicken sandwiches were more likely to appear on the healthy list, while more fried chicken options were on the unhealthy list.

The Key to Good Health was covered in my most recent blog.

Next, Health Train Express will cover the final ingredient to good health, SLEEP.