9 worst new Fast Food menu items, according to an RD

These menu options are not the healthiest, but you can make them healthier with some single swaps.


When hunger hits during your work or running, the route of Drive-Thru at the nearest fast restaurant is the easiest way to calm your growing stomach. As you browse the menu, you notice some new items that seem super tempting, but you have to wonder how they are healthy.

We had a glimpse ofJamie Lee McIntyre, MS, RDN on this to avoid in the training path. But if you want to try these new articles, she also gave advice and tricks on how to make them a little healthier. If you hit the drive-thru later today, keep reading.

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The Grilled Portabella mushroom of Jersey Mike and Switzerland Switzerland

jersey mikes portabella mushroom swiss sub

By 1 regular: 610 calories, 29.28 g of grease (10.23 g saturated grease, 0.16 g of trans fat), 802.08 mg of sodium, 65.59 g carbohydrates (4.99 g of fiber, 7 , 73 g of sugar), 25.90 g of protein

The last Jersey Mike sandwich is filled with vegetables but is also loaded with saturated grease. A single sandwich has nearly 11 grams of saturated fat, which, according to McIntyre, is 55% of your daily allowance. To make the sandwich a little healthier, McIntyre says: "Consider enjoying this sandwich open to the reduction of the calories of the sub-sandwich roller, but no need to omit the bread completely."

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Taco Bell Cheesy Fiesta Potatoes

taco bell cheesy fiesta potatoes
Courtesy of Taco Bell
By order 1: 230 calories, 12 g of grease (2 g saturated grease, 0 g of trans grease), 520 mg of sodium, 28 g of carbohydrates (2 g of fiber, 2 g of sugar), 3 g protein

Fiesta's cheese potatoes, whichRecently returned to Taco Bell, are a guilty pleasure, but they are not the healthiest article to eat all the time. "Although it's not a dish, I usually recommend, it's important to remember that all foods can fit into a healthy lifestyle when adjusting the dosage and frequency. Some crispy potato bites. Cheesy will not break you, like one of the broccoli bites will not solve you immediately, "says McIntyre." So, in the spirit of equilibrium, this dish would be best appreciated as a shared side at a taco salad. Personally, I will host you Nacho's cheese for the mix of three cheeses - you always get this cheese flavor with but with less processed cheese and a higher protein content. "

Taco Bell Spicy Potato Taco

taco bell potato taco
Courtesy of Taco Bell
By 1 taco: 230 calories, 12 g of grease (3 g saturated grease, 0 g of trans grease), 460 mg of sodium, 27 g of carbohydrates (2 g of fiber, 1 g of sugar), 5 g protein

The potatoes inside a taco looks like a dream, but McIntyre says that this vegetarian choice should be an occasional treatment rather than a return order. "Go easy on the potatoes' recorded 45 calories and opt for an extra lettuce for the volume adds zero. You can also exchange the chipotle sauce for guacamole, it will not save calories, but it will not exchange in the healthier greases and reduce the saturated fat content of this dish, "she says.

Dunkin 'Matchta Beonet

dunkin matcha donut
Courtesy of Dunkin '
By 1 donut: 250 calories, 11 g of grease (4.5 g saturated grease, 0 g of trans grease), 270 mg of sodium, 34 g of carbohydrates (1 g of fiber, 14 g of sugar), 4 g protein

The green is the color of the season and Dunkin 'fully draws the advantage of the one with the new donut of Matcha. But like many other donuts, this one has a lot of added sugar. "Take advantage of this as a delicious infrequent shared treatment with a portion control friend," said McIntyre.

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Grilled cheese from Dunkin

dunkin grilled cheese melt
Courtesy of Dunkin '
By 1 sandwich: 480 calories, 20 g of grease (11 g saturated grease, 0 g of trans grease), 1 120 mg of sodium, 54 g of carbohydrates (3 g of fiber, 1 g of sugar), 28 g protein

Grilled cheese sandwiches are major comforting foods for many people. It is not surprising that Dunkin 'new grilled cheese is already a shot. But McIntyre says that the sandwich is "rich in fat and sodium of the central ingredient and fiber fiber fiber, because it is served on refined flour-based bread". Because there is no easy way to just edit to do it a little healthier, McIntyre suggests jumping quite and to make aGrilled cheese sandwich homemade.

Wienerschnitzel Australian Dog

hot dog topped with crispy onions and jalapeno

By 1 hot dog: 570 calories, 39 g of grease (13 g saturated grease, 0 g of trans grease), 1 830 mg of sodium, 34 g of carbohydrates (2 g of fiber, 7 g of sugar), 24 g protein

Hot Dogs are an American classic, but they are not the best things to eat regularly. "Hot Dogs fall into the category of transformed meat - a category of food health experts recommend limiting cardiac health and cancer prevention," said McIntyre. One with cheese, bacon, horseradish aid and grilled onions and Jalapeño like this is a treat for having occasionally. For something a little healthier, McIntyre suggests getting the mustard dog or kauut to save on saturated fats and curb your desires.

Popeyes Cajun Sandwich

popeyes cajun flounder sandwich with fries
Courtesy of Popeyes
By 1 sandwich: 670 calories, 36 g of fat (9 g saturated grease, 0 g of trans grease), 1,960 mg sodium, 65 g of carbohydrates (4 g of fiber, 9 g sugar), 25 g protein

According to McIntyre, fish sandwiches like the new Cajun Fillon sandwich of Popeyes are misleading menu options. "Although you can choose to choose the fish sandwich, a lean protein option is a good idea, redeem yourself again. The beaten, fries and crisp articles offer large amounts of saturated fat and sodium." To make it a little more healthy, consider getting the bun without butter and request the tartar sauce on the side so that you can control the amount of sandwich.

Slim chicken chicken club

slim chickens club sandwich with fries and soda

By 1 sandwich: 747 calories, 42 g of grease (9 g saturated grease, 0 g of trans grease), 1,044 mg of sodium, 40 g of carbohydrates (2 g of fiber, 8 g sugar), 40 g protein

The new thin chicken chicken club rings like a tasty lunch, but the 747 calories, 42 grams of fat, 9 grams of saturated fat and 1044 milligrams of sodium are a major blow to any diet. If you really want to try this sandwich, consider taking the McIntyre advice. "The menus differ depending on the location, but try your chance to ask the grilled chicken instead of fries and share the sandwich with a friend for the control of the portions," she says.

Sonic Oreo Big Scoop Cookie Dough Sundae

sonic oreo cookie dough sundae

By 1 Sundae: 770 calories, 45 g of fat (19 g saturated grease, 0.5 g of trans grease), 470 mg of sodium, 108 g carbohydrates (2 g of fiber, 68 g of sugar), 9 g protein

The Oreos and the cookie dough combine to make this softness, but it is also a way on the guidelines for men and women. The Sundae reached 68 grams of sugar in one serving, making it more than double the recommended daily quantity for women and almost double for men. "It would be better appreciated divided into four portions of tasting size to share with the family," says McIntyre.


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