Grabbing something quick at the nearest place may be tasty, and may even seem healthy, but here are some wrong choices and their better alternative.


Jamba Juice

Peanut Butter Moo’d (Large)
Calories: 980
Total Fat: 29 grams
Health Swap:
Orange Carrot Karma Smoothie (Large)
Calories: 310
Total Fat: 1 gram
Vitamin A (daily value): 720%
Vitamin C (daily value): 170%


Starbucks

Caramel Frappuccino® Blended Coffee (16 oz.)
Calories: 420
Total Fat: 15 grams (with whole milk)
Sugars: 66 grams
Caffeine: 100 mg
Health Swap:
Cinnamon Dolce Light Frappuccino® Blended Coffee (16 oz.)
Calories: 160
Total Fat: 0 grams
Sugars: 34 grams
Caffeine: 95 mg


Panda Express

Orange Chicken With Fried Rice
Calories: 900
Total Fat: 34 grams
Sugar: 9 grams
Health Swap:
Grilled Teriyaki Chicken With Brown Steamed Rice
Calories: 720
Total Fat: 17 grams
Sugar: 22 grams


Panera

Baked Potato Soup
Calories: 330
Total Fat: 20 grams
Sodium: 1420 mg
Health Swap:
Vegetarian Creamy Tomato Soup
Calories: 280
Total Fat: 13 grams
Sodium: 910 mg


Café Rio Mexican Grill

Sweet Pork Salad With Creamy Tomatillo Dressing
Calories: 1391
Total Fat: 59 grams
Health Swap:
Fire Grilled Chicken Tacos on Corn Tortillas
Calories: 561
Total Fat: 19 grams


Noodles & Company

Alfredo MontAmore®
Calories: 1320
Total Fat: 79 grams
Health Swap:
Pesto Cavatappi
Calories: 740
Total Fat: 33 grams


Dickey’s Barbecue Pit

½ Pound of Brisket With Barbecue Beans
Calories: 780
Total Fat: 44 grams
Health Swap:
½ Pound of Chicken With Green Beans
Calories: 406
Total Fat: 7 grams


Firehouse Subs

Large Meatball Sub
Calories: 1,320
Total Fat: 79 grams
Sodium: 3,010 mg
Health Swap:
Medium Chicken Breast Sub
Calories: 700
Total Fat: 36 grams
Hall of Shamers

Five Guys
Little Cheeseburger With Cajun Fries
Calories: 1,503 calories
Total Fat: 73 grams
Sodium: 1,652 mg
Note: The Cajun Fries actually contribute more fat, calories and sodium than the burger.

Cinnabon
Classic Roll
Calories: 880
Total Fat: 37 grams
Sugar: 58 grams


Zaxby’s

Chicken Finger Plate (4 Fingers) W/ Fries and Toast
Calories: 1,240 calories
Total Fat: 70 grams
Sodium: 2,760 mg