Tier List: Fast Food While Dieting
S-Tier | Best macro options with a ton of variety.
🔘 @Chipotle – Use Lifestyle Bowls: lean protein, rice/beans, veggies, salsa. Skip sour cream, cheese, guac and the tortilla (320 cals!!!)
🔘 @DigInn – Great for customizable bowls. Watch oils, sauces, fatty meats.
🔘 @ChickfilA – 8ct Grilled Nuggets + Kale Crunch = 180 cals 28g protein. Add small Mac & Cheese for a total of 450 cals 40g protein.
🔘 @Subway – Customizable sandwiches. High volume bowls that pack in a ton of protein and fiber.
A-Tier | Great macro options with a good variety.
🔘 @Arbys – Order a Classic Beef & Cheddar in a bowl (no bun), add snack size fries. Not low cal, but craving-friendly at 500 cals 24g protein.
🔘 @JerseyMikes – Mini subs or bowls with extra veggies = calorie saver.
🔘 @WingStop – Naked wings with sauce on the side with a serving of carrots/celery may be the best option here but even their tenders are reasonable. 3 Original Hot Tenders is 420 calories 30g protein.
🔘 @OfficialPandaExpress – Grilled Chicken Teriyaki + ½ rice, ½ super greens = 595 cals 49g protein 7g fiber.
B-Tier | Some great macros but less options.
🔘 @McDonalds – Hidden gems: McCrispy Strips (350 cals 30g protein), a classic hamburger (250 cals 12g protein), and even their vanilla ice cream cone (200 cals 5g protein).
🔘 @Popeyes – 3pc Tenders (450 cals 38g protein). Sides like mashed potatoes (110 cals 3g protein) fit in too.
🔘 @TacoBell – Chicken Supreme Burrito hack 600 cals 60g protein 10g fiber. Cantina Bowls also a solid option, especially if you double protein.
🔘 @Starbucks – Protein Latte (200 cals 29g protein) + Egg White Bites (170 cals 12g protein) + apple = 450 cals 41g protein 3g fiber.
C-Tier | You can fit any food into your diet, but it’s definitely harder to do eating at these.
🔘 Others (Little Caesars, Five Guys, DQ, Dunkin) – Hard to hack; go smaller portion, treat meals.
