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Fast Food Under 500 Calories: Current Menu Options

If you want to compare current standard-menu items in one place, this page shows current standard-menu items at or below 500 calories per serving. A 500-calorie range can be useful for comparing menu items; it is not a daily target, a rule you must follow, or a judgment about what you should order.

U.S. standard menu information · Checked 2026-08-26 · How we verify menu information
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#1

Grilled Nuggets (8-count)

🍗 Chick-fil-A

130 cal 25g protein

Grilled, not breaded - the highest protein-per-calorie item on the menu.

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#1

Chick-fil-A Nuggets (8-count)

🍗 Chick-fil-A

250 cal 27g protein

Eight breaded chicken nuggets.

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#1

McCafe Premium Roast Coffee (Medium)

🍔 McDonald's

10 cal 1g protein

Medium brewed coffee, black - the lowest-calorie drink on the menu.

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#1

Chick-fil-A Chick-n-Strips (3-count)

🍗 Chick-fil-A

310 cal 29g protein

Three breaded chicken tenderloins.

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#1

Egg White Grill

🍗 Chick-fil-A

300 cal 27g protein

Grilled chicken, egg whites, and cheese on a toasted English muffin.

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#1

Grilled Chicken Sandwich

🍗 Chick-fil-A

390 cal 28g protein

Grilled chicken breast with lettuce, tomato, and honey mustard on a multigrain bun.

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#1

Chicken Tortilla Soup

🍗 Chick-fil-A

350 cal 25g protein

Brothy soup with chicken, beans, and tortilla strips - one of the lowest-calorie lunch options.

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#1

Egg White & Roasted Red Pepper Egg Bites

☕ Starbucks

170 cal 12g protein

Two egg white bites with red pepper.

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#1

Chick-fil-A Chicken Sandwich

🍗 Chick-fil-A

420 cal 29g protein

The original: breaded chicken breast with pickles on a toasted buttered bun.

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#1

Spinach, Feta & Egg White Wrap

☕ Starbucks

290 cal 20g protein

A protein-forward breakfast wrap.

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#1

Caffe Latte (Grande)

☕ Starbucks

190 cal 13g protein

Espresso with steamed milk and a light layer of foam.

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#1

Caffe Americano (Grande)

☕ Starbucks

15 cal 1g protein

Espresso shots topped with hot water - the lowest-calorie espresso drink.

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#1

Turkey Bacon, Cheddar & Egg White Sandwich

☕ Starbucks

260 cal 17g protein

Turkey bacon, egg white, and cheddar on a thin bagel.

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#1

Cappuccino (Grande)

☕ Starbucks

140 cal 9g protein

Espresso with steamed milk and a thick layer of foam.

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#1

Ellenos Muesli Yogurt - No Added Sugar

☕ Starbucks

280 cal 18g protein

Greek yogurt parfait with muesli, no added sugar - the current parfait-style option on the official menu.

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#1

Caffe Misto (Grande)

☕ Starbucks

110 cal 7g protein

Brewed coffee with steamed milk.

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#1

Bacon & Gruyère Egg Bites

☕ Starbucks

300 cal 19g protein

Higher calorie but filling egg bites with bacon and gruyere.

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#1

Spicy Chicken Sandwich

🍗 Chick-fil-A

450 cal 28g protein

Spicy breaded chicken breast with pickles on a toasted buttered bun.

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#1

Hash Brown Scramble Bowl

🍗 Chick-fil-A

470 cal 29g protein

Scrambled eggs, hash browns, and chicken in a bowl; figure is as served.

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#1

Iced Caffe Latte (Grande)

☕ Starbucks

130 cal 8g protein

Espresso and cold milk over ice.

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#1

Chicken Noodle Soup

🍗 Chick-fil-A

190 cal 11g protein

Classic chicken noodle soup.

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#1

Double Cheeseburger

🍔 McDonald's

440 cal 25g protein

Two beef patties with two slices of cheese, pickles, onions, ketchup, and mustard.

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#1

McDouble

🍔 McDonald's

390 cal 22g protein

Two patties with cheese. Higher protein than a basic hamburger.

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#1

10-Piece Chicken McNuggets

🍔 McDonald's

410 cal 23g protein

Ten white-meat chicken McNuggets. Skip the sauce to save 50-200 calories per packet.

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#1

6-Piece Chicken McNuggets

🍔 McDonald's

250 cal 14g protein

Skip the sauce to avoid 50-100 extra calories per packet.

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#1

Ellenos Muesli Yogurt

☕ Starbucks

340 cal 19g protein

Greek yogurt parfait with muesli.

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#1

Chick-fil-A Chick-n-Minis (4-count)

🍗 Chick-fil-A

360 cal 20g protein

Four bite-sized chicken nuggets on yeast rolls with honey butter spread.

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#1

McCrispy

🍔 McDonald's

470 cal 26g protein

Crispy chicken fillet with crinkle-cut pickles and salted butter on a potato roll.

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#1

Egg McMuffin

🍔 McDonald's

310 cal 17g protein

A breakfast sandwich with real egg, Canadian bacon, and English muffin.

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#1

Flat White (Grande)

☕ Starbucks

220 cal 12g protein

Ristretto shots with whole milk and a thin layer of microfoam.

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#1

McCafe Latte (Medium)

🍔 McDonald's

190 cal 10g protein

Medium latte with whole milk and two espresso shots.

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#1

Cheeseburger

🍔 McDonald's

300 cal 15g protein

Beef patty with cheese, pickles, onions, ketchup, and mustard.

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#1

McCafe Iced Latte (Medium)

🍔 McDonald's

120 cal 6g protein

Medium iced latte with whole milk.

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#1

Matcha Latte (Grande)

☕ Starbucks

220 cal 11g protein

Sweetened matcha powder whisked with steamed milk.

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#1

Bacon, Gouda & Egg Sandwich

☕ Starbucks

360 cal 18g protein

Bacon, egg, and gouda on an artisan roll.

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#1

Berry Parfait

🍗 Chick-fil-A

270 cal 13g protein

Layered yogurt parfait with berries and granola (the item formerly listed as Greek Yogurt Parfait).

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#1

Hamburger

🍔 McDonald's

250 cal 12g protein

A simple, portion-controlled burger.

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#1

Mac & Cheese

🍗 Chick-fil-A

450 cal 20g protein

Creamy macaroni and cheese.

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#1

Filet-O-Fish

🍔 McDonald's

380 cal 16g protein

Fish filet with tartar sauce and half a slice of cheese on a steamed bun.

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#1

Double-Smoked Bacon, Cheddar & Egg Sandwich

☕ Starbucks

500 cal 21g protein

Double-smoked bacon, egg, and cheddar on a ciabatta bun.

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#1

Sausage Burrito

🍔 McDonald's

310 cal 13g protein

A lower-calorie breakfast alternative with sausage, egg, and cheese in a tortilla.

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#1

Sausage McMuffin with Egg

🍔 McDonald's

480 cal 20g protein

Sausage patty, egg, and cheese on a toasted English muffin.

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#1

Bacon, Egg & Cheese Biscuit

🍔 McDonald's

460 cal 17g protein

Bacon, folded egg, and cheese on a warm biscuit.

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#1

McChicken

🍔 McDonald's

390 cal 14g protein

Crispy chicken patty with mayo and shredded lettuce on a regular bun.

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#1

Chai Latte (Grande)

☕ Starbucks

200 cal 7g protein

Black tea with chai spices and steamed milk; the chai concentrate is sweetened.

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#1

Rolled & Steel-Cut Oatmeal

☕ Starbucks

160 cal 5g protein

Oatmeal with mixed dried fruit and a nut medley; figure is the oatmeal as served.

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#1

Vanilla Cone

🍔 McDonald's

200 cal 5g protein

Soft-serve vanilla cone - one of the lowest-calorie desserts on the menu.

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#1

Kale Crunch Side

🍗 Chick-fil-A

170 cal 4g protein

A kale and broccoli side with a nutty blend dressing.

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#1

Chick-fil-A Icedream Cone

🍗 Chick-fil-A

180 cal 4g protein

Soft-serve vanilla cone.

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#1

OREO McFlurry (Mini)

🍔 McDonald's

240 cal 5g protein

Mini-size McFlurry with OREO cookie pieces.

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#1

Frosted Lemonade

🍗 Chick-fil-A

350 cal 7g protein

Lemonade blended with Icedream.

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#1

Fruit & Maple Oatmeal

🍔 McDonald's

320 cal 6g protein

Oatmeal with diced apples and a cranberry raisin blend. Leaving out the brown sugar packet lowers the total; the official figure includes it.

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#1

Hash Browns

🍔 McDonald's

140 cal 2g protein

Shredded potato patty.

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#1

Medium Fruit Cup

🍗 Chick-fil-A

70 cal 1g protein

A fresh fruit side with apples, mandarin oranges, and strawberries.

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#1

Chick-fil-A Sauce Flavored Waffle Potato Chips

🍗 Chick-fil-A

210 cal 3g protein

Bagged waffle chips flavored with Chick-fil-A sauce.

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#1

Vanilla Sweet Cream Nitro Cold Brew (Grande)

☕ Starbucks

70 cal 1g protein

Nitro cold brew topped with vanilla sweet cream; the sweet cream is most of the calories.

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#1

Original Flavor Waffle Potato Chips

🍗 Chick-fil-A

220 cal 3g protein

Bagged original waffle potato chips.

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#1

Chocolate Chunk Cookie

🍗 Chick-fil-A

370 cal 5g protein

Chocolate chunk cookie with semi-sweet and milk chocolate chunks.

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#1

Small World Famous Fries

🍔 McDonald's

230 cal 3g protein

Small order of fries. A small instead of a large saves several hundred calories.

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#1

Side Salad

🍗 Chick-fil-A

470 cal 6g protein

Side salad; the published figure is as served, including the dressing packet.

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#1

Banana

☕ Starbucks

105 cal 1.3g protein

A simple, fresh fruit side. Value is a USDA reference, not a Starbucks-published figure.

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#1

Chick-fil-A Waffle Potato Fries

🍗 Chick-fil-A

420 cal 5g protein

Waffle-cut fries. Share or order the smallest size to keep the count down.

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#1

McCafe Iced Coffee (Medium)

🍔 McDonald's

190 cal 2g protein

Medium iced coffee as served by default, including light cream and liquid sugar. Ask for it unsweetened to cut calories; the official site does not publish a no-sugar figure.

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#1

Apple Slices

🍔 McDonald's

15 cal 0g protein

A fresh fruit side instead of fries.

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#1

Diet Coke (Medium)

🍔 McDonald's

0 cal 0g protein

Zero-calorie soft drink - useful as the drink in any combo.

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#1

Chick-fil-A Diet Lemonade

🍗 Chick-fil-A

60 cal 0g protein

Diet lemonade, sweetened with Splenda.

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#1

Freshly-Brewed Unsweetened Iced Tea

🍗 Chick-fil-A

0 cal 0g protein

Freshly brewed unsweetened iced tea; zero calories at any size.

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#1

Chick-fil-A Lemonade

🍗 Chick-fil-A

260 cal 0g protein

Fresh-squeezed lemonade; figure is the standard serving as published.

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#1

Freshly-Brewed Sweetened Iced Tea

🍗 Chick-fil-A

120 cal 0g protein

Freshly brewed sweetened iced tea.

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#1

Cold Brew (Grande)

☕ Starbucks

5 cal 0g protein

Slow-steeped cold brew, served black by default.

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#1

Nitro Cold Brew (Grande)

☕ Starbucks

5 cal 0g protein

Nitrogen-infused cold brew with a creamy texture; no milk or sugar added.

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#1

Iced Coffee (Grande)

☕ Starbucks

5 cal 0g protein

Iced coffee, unsweetened by default. Add classic syrup or cream on request.

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#1

Iced Black Tea (Grande)

☕ Starbucks

0 cal 0g protein

Iced black tea, unsweetened; zero calories at any size.

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#1

Iced Black Tea Lemonade (Grande)

☕ Starbucks

50 cal 0g protein

Iced black tea with lemonade.

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#1

Iced Green Tea (Grande)

☕ Starbucks

0 cal 0g protein

Iced green tea, unsweetened; zero calories at any size.

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#1

Iced Green Tea Lemonade (Grande)

☕ Starbucks

50 cal 0g protein

Iced green tea with lemonade.

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#1

Iced Passion Tango Tea (Grande)

☕ Starbucks

5 cal 0g protein

Herbal hibiscus tea over ice, unsweetened.

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#1

Iced Passion Tango Tea Lemonade (Grande)

☕ Starbucks

50 cal 0g protein

Herbal hibiscus tea with lemonade.

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#1

Strawberry Acai Refresher (Grande)

☕ Starbucks

90 cal 0g protein

Strawberry acai base with real strawberry pieces; the base is sweetened.

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#1

Pink Drink (Grande)

☕ Starbucks

140 cal 0g protein

Strawberry acai base with coconutmilk.

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McDonald's

Full menu →

McCafe Premium Roast Coffee (Medium)

Any

Medium brewed coffee, black - the lowest-calorie drink on the menu.

10 cal
P 1gC 1gF 0g
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Double Cheeseburger

Lunch/Dinner 💪 High protein

Two beef patties with two slices of cheese, pickles, onions, ketchup, and mustard.

440 cal
P 25gC 34gF 24g
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McDouble

Lunch/Dinner 💪 High protein

Two patties with cheese. Higher protein than a basic hamburger.

390 cal
P 22gC 32gF 20g
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10-Piece Chicken McNuggets

Lunch/Dinner 💪 High protein

Ten white-meat chicken McNuggets. Skip the sauce to save 50-200 calories per packet.

410 cal
P 23gC 26gF 24g
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6-Piece Chicken McNuggets

Lunch/Dinner

Skip the sauce to avoid 50-100 extra calories per packet.

250 cal
P 14gC 15gF 15g
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McCrispy

Lunch/Dinner 💪 High protein

Crispy chicken fillet with crinkle-cut pickles and salted butter on a potato roll.

470 cal
P 26gC 46gF 20g
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Egg McMuffin

Breakfast 💪 High protein

A breakfast sandwich with real egg, Canadian bacon, and English muffin.

310 cal
P 17gC 30gF 13g
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McCafe Latte (Medium)

Any

Medium latte with whole milk and two espresso shots.

190 cal
P 10gC 17gF 9g
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Cheeseburger

Lunch/Dinner 💪 High protein

Beef patty with cheese, pickles, onions, ketchup, and mustard.

300 cal
P 15gC 31gF 13g
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McCafe Iced Latte (Medium)

Any

Medium iced latte with whole milk.

120 cal
P 6gC 11gF 6g
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Hamburger

Lunch/Dinner

A simple, portion-controlled burger.

250 cal
P 12gC 30gF 9g
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Filet-O-Fish

Lunch/Dinner 💪 High protein

Fish filet with tartar sauce and half a slice of cheese on a steamed bun.

380 cal
P 16gC 38gF 19g
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Sausage Burrito

Breakfast

A lower-calorie breakfast alternative with sausage, egg, and cheese in a tortilla.

310 cal
P 13gC 25gF 17g
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Sausage McMuffin with Egg

Breakfast 💪 High protein

Sausage patty, egg, and cheese on a toasted English muffin.

480 cal
P 20gC 30gF 31g
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Bacon, Egg & Cheese Biscuit

Breakfast 💪 High protein

Bacon, folded egg, and cheese on a warm biscuit.

460 cal
P 17gC 39gF 26g
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McChicken

Lunch/Dinner

Crispy chicken patty with mayo and shredded lettuce on a regular bun.

390 cal
P 14gC 38gF 21g
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Vanilla Cone

Any

Soft-serve vanilla cone - one of the lowest-calorie desserts on the menu.

200 cal
P 5gC 33gF 5g
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OREO McFlurry (Mini)

Any

Mini-size McFlurry with OREO cookie pieces.

240 cal
P 5gC 38gF 8g
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Fruit & Maple Oatmeal

Breakfast

Oatmeal with diced apples and a cranberry raisin blend. Leaving out the brown sugar packet lowers the total; the official figure includes it.

320 cal
P 6gC 64gF 4.5g
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Hash Browns

Breakfast

Shredded potato patty.

140 cal
P 2gC 18gF 8g
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Small World Famous Fries

Lunch/Dinner

Small order of fries. A small instead of a large saves several hundred calories.

230 cal
P 3gC 31gF 11g
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McCafe Iced Coffee (Medium)

Any

Medium iced coffee as served by default, including light cream and liquid sugar. Ask for it unsweetened to cut calories; the official site does not publish a no-sugar figure.

190 cal
P 2gC 32gF 6g
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Apple Slices

Any

A fresh fruit side instead of fries.

15 cal
P 0gC 4gF 0g
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Diet Coke (Medium)

Any

Zero-calorie soft drink - useful as the drink in any combo.

0 cal
P 0gC 0gF 0g
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Chick-fil-A

Full menu →

Grilled Nuggets (8-count)

Any 💪 High protein

Grilled, not breaded - the highest protein-per-calorie item on the menu.

130 cal
P 25gC 1gF 3g
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Chick-fil-A Nuggets (8-count)

Lunch/Dinner 💪 High protein

Eight breaded chicken nuggets.

250 cal
P 27gC 11gF 11g
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Chick-fil-A Chick-n-Strips (3-count)

Lunch/Dinner 💪 High protein

Three breaded chicken tenderloins.

310 cal
P 29gC 16gF 14g
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Egg White Grill

Breakfast 💪 High protein

Grilled chicken, egg whites, and cheese on a toasted English muffin.

300 cal
P 27gC 29gF 8g
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Grilled Chicken Sandwich

Lunch/Dinner 💪 High protein

Grilled chicken breast with lettuce, tomato, and honey mustard on a multigrain bun.

390 cal
P 28gC 45gF 11g
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Chicken Tortilla Soup

Lunch/Dinner 💪 High protein

Brothy soup with chicken, beans, and tortilla strips - one of the lowest-calorie lunch options.

350 cal
P 25gC 39gF 11g
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Chick-fil-A Chicken Sandwich

Lunch/Dinner 💪 High protein

The original: breaded chicken breast with pickles on a toasted buttered bun.

420 cal
P 29gC 41gF 16g
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Spicy Chicken Sandwich

Lunch/Dinner 💪 High protein

Spicy breaded chicken breast with pickles on a toasted buttered bun.

450 cal
P 28gC 44gF 18g
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Hash Brown Scramble Bowl

Breakfast 💪 High protein

Scrambled eggs, hash browns, and chicken in a bowl; figure is as served.

470 cal
P 29gC 19gF 30g
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Chicken Noodle Soup

Lunch/Dinner

Classic chicken noodle soup.

190 cal
P 11gC 27gF 4.5g
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Chick-fil-A Chick-n-Minis (4-count)

Breakfast 💪 High protein

Four bite-sized chicken nuggets on yeast rolls with honey butter spread.

360 cal
P 20gC 41gF 13g
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Berry Parfait

Breakfast

Layered yogurt parfait with berries and granola (the item formerly listed as Greek Yogurt Parfait).

270 cal
P 13gC 35gF 9g
Verified 2026-10-26· Official source ↗

Mac & Cheese

Any 💪 High protein

Creamy macaroni and cheese.

450 cal
P 20gC 28gF 29g
Verified 2026-10-26· Official source ↗

Kale Crunch Side

Any

A kale and broccoli side with a nutty blend dressing.

170 cal
P 4gC 13gF 12g
Verified 2026-10-26· Official source ↗

Chick-fil-A Icedream Cone

Any

Soft-serve vanilla cone.

180 cal
P 4gC 32gF 4g
Verified 2026-10-26· Official source ↗

Frosted Lemonade

Any

Lemonade blended with Icedream.

350 cal
P 7gC 67gF 7g
Verified 2026-10-26· Official source ↗

Medium Fruit Cup

Any

A fresh fruit side with apples, mandarin oranges, and strawberries.

70 cal
P 1gC 16gF 0g
Verified 2026-10-26· Official source ↗

Chick-fil-A Sauce Flavored Waffle Potato Chips

Any

Bagged waffle chips flavored with Chick-fil-A sauce.

210 cal
P 3gC 26gF 12g
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Original Flavor Waffle Potato Chips

Any

Bagged original waffle potato chips.

220 cal
P 3gC 25gF 13g
Verified 2026-10-26· Official source ↗

Chocolate Chunk Cookie

Any

Chocolate chunk cookie with semi-sweet and milk chocolate chunks.

370 cal
P 5gC 49gF 17g
Verified 2026-10-26· Official source ↗

Side Salad

Any

Side salad; the published figure is as served, including the dressing packet.

470 cal
P 6gC 14gF 42g
Verified 2026-10-26· Official source ↗

Chick-fil-A Waffle Potato Fries

Any

Waffle-cut fries. Share or order the smallest size to keep the count down.

420 cal
P 5gC 45gF 24g
Verified 2026-10-26· Official source ↗

Chick-fil-A Diet Lemonade

Any

Diet lemonade, sweetened with Splenda.

60 cal
P 0gC 15gF 0g
Verified 2026-10-26· Official source ↗

Freshly-Brewed Unsweetened Iced Tea

Any

Freshly brewed unsweetened iced tea; zero calories at any size.

0 cal
P 0gC 0gF 0g
Verified 2026-10-26· Official source ↗

Chick-fil-A Lemonade

Any

Fresh-squeezed lemonade; figure is the standard serving as published.

260 cal
P 0gC 66gF 0g
Verified 2026-10-26· Official source ↗

Freshly-Brewed Sweetened Iced Tea

Any

Freshly brewed sweetened iced tea.

120 cal
P 0gC 31gF 0g
Verified 2026-10-26· Official source ↗

Starbucks

Full menu →

Egg White & Roasted Red Pepper Egg Bites

Breakfast

Two egg white bites with red pepper.

170 cal
P 12gC 11gF 8g
Verified 2026-10-26· Official source ↗

Spinach, Feta & Egg White Wrap

Breakfast 💪 High protein

A protein-forward breakfast wrap.

290 cal
P 20gC 34gF 8g
Verified 2026-10-26· Official source ↗

Caffe Latte (Grande)

Any

Espresso with steamed milk and a light layer of foam.

190 cal
P 13gC 19gF 7g
Verified 2026-10-26· Official source ↗

Caffe Americano (Grande)

Any

Espresso shots topped with hot water - the lowest-calorie espresso drink.

15 cal
P 1gC 2gF 0g
Verified 2026-10-26· Official source ↗

Turkey Bacon, Cheddar & Egg White Sandwich

Breakfast 💪 High protein

Turkey bacon, egg white, and cheddar on a thin bagel.

260 cal
P 17gC 30gF 9g
Verified 2026-10-26· Official source ↗

Cappuccino (Grande)

Any

Espresso with steamed milk and a thick layer of foam.

140 cal
P 9gC 14gF 5g
Verified 2026-10-26· Official source ↗

Ellenos Muesli Yogurt - No Added Sugar

Breakfast 💪 High protein

Greek yogurt parfait with muesli, no added sugar - the current parfait-style option on the official menu.

280 cal
P 18gC 28gF 11g
Verified 2026-10-26· Official source ↗

Caffe Misto (Grande)

Any

Brewed coffee with steamed milk.

110 cal
P 7gC 10gF 4g
Verified 2026-10-26· Official source ↗

Bacon & Gruyère Egg Bites

Breakfast 💪 High protein

Higher calorie but filling egg bites with bacon and gruyere.

300 cal
P 19gC 9gF 20g
Verified 2026-10-26· Official source ↗

Iced Caffe Latte (Grande)

Any

Espresso and cold milk over ice.

130 cal
P 8gC 13gF 4.5g
Verified 2026-10-26· Official source ↗

Ellenos Muesli Yogurt

Breakfast 💪 High protein

Greek yogurt parfait with muesli.

340 cal
P 19gC 38gF 13g
Verified 2026-10-26· Official source ↗

Flat White (Grande)

Any

Ristretto shots with whole milk and a thin layer of microfoam.

220 cal
P 12gC 18gF 11g
Verified 2026-10-26· Official source ↗

Matcha Latte (Grande)

Any

Sweetened matcha powder whisked with steamed milk.

220 cal
P 11gC 31gF 6g
Verified 2026-10-26· Official source ↗

Bacon, Gouda & Egg Sandwich

Breakfast 💪 High protein

Bacon, egg, and gouda on an artisan roll.

360 cal
P 18gC 35gF 18g
Verified 2026-10-26· Official source ↗

Double-Smoked Bacon, Cheddar & Egg Sandwich

Breakfast 💪 High protein

Double-smoked bacon, egg, and cheddar on a ciabatta bun.

500 cal
P 21gC 43gF 27g
Verified 2026-10-26· Official source ↗

Chai Latte (Grande)

Any

Black tea with chai spices and steamed milk; the chai concentrate is sweetened.

200 cal
P 7gC 33gF 4.5g
Verified 2026-10-26· Official source ↗

Rolled & Steel-Cut Oatmeal

Breakfast

Oatmeal with mixed dried fruit and a nut medley; figure is the oatmeal as served.

160 cal
P 5gC 28gF 2.5g
Verified 2026-10-26· Official source ↗

Vanilla Sweet Cream Nitro Cold Brew (Grande)

Any

Nitro cold brew topped with vanilla sweet cream; the sweet cream is most of the calories.

70 cal
P 1gC 4gF 5g
Verified 2026-10-26· Official source ↗

Banana

Any

A simple, fresh fruit side. Value is a USDA reference, not a Starbucks-published figure.

105 cal
P 1.3gC 27gF 0.4g
Verified 2026-10-26· Official source ↗

Cold Brew (Grande)

Any

Slow-steeped cold brew, served black by default.

5 cal
P 0gC 0gF 0g
Verified 2026-10-26· Official source ↗

Nitro Cold Brew (Grande)

Any

Nitrogen-infused cold brew with a creamy texture; no milk or sugar added.

5 cal
P 0gC 0gF 0g
Verified 2026-10-26· Official source ↗

Iced Coffee (Grande)

Any

Iced coffee, unsweetened by default. Add classic syrup or cream on request.

5 cal
P 0gC 0gF 0g
Verified 2026-10-26· Official source ↗

Iced Black Tea (Grande)

Any

Iced black tea, unsweetened; zero calories at any size.

0 cal
P 0gC 0gF 0g
Verified 2026-10-26· Official source ↗

Iced Black Tea Lemonade (Grande)

Any

Iced black tea with lemonade.

50 cal
P 0gC 12gF 0g
Verified 2026-10-26· Official source ↗

Iced Green Tea (Grande)

Any

Iced green tea, unsweetened; zero calories at any size.

0 cal
P 0gC 0gF 0g
Verified 2026-10-26· Official source ↗

Iced Green Tea Lemonade (Grande)

Any

Iced green tea with lemonade.

50 cal
P 0gC 12gF 0g
Verified 2026-10-26· Official source ↗

Iced Passion Tango Tea (Grande)

Any

Herbal hibiscus tea over ice, unsweetened.

5 cal
P 0gC 1gF 0g
Verified 2026-10-26· Official source ↗

Iced Passion Tango Tea Lemonade (Grande)

Any

Herbal hibiscus tea with lemonade.

50 cal
P 0gC 13gF 0g
Verified 2026-10-26· Official source ↗

Strawberry Acai Refresher (Grande)

Any

Strawberry acai base with real strawberry pieces; the base is sweetened.

90 cal
P 0gC 23gF 0g
Verified 2026-10-26· Official source ↗

Pink Drink (Grande)

Any

Strawberry acai base with coconutmilk.

140 cal
P 0gC 28gF 2.5g
Verified 2026-10-26· Official source ↗

Use the filters above to see current options from McDonald's, Chick-fil-A, Starbucks. If your chain is not listed, that means we do not currently have enough verified standard-menu information to feature it here. We would rather send you to the official menu than show a stale item.

How to use this page when you are ordering

Start with the chain, not a perfect number. A standard-menu item is a useful starting point because it has a published nutrition entry and a source you can check. Open the official source if you want to confirm a restaurant's current listing, then use the optional order builder only if combining more than one item would be helpful.

A listed protein amount is one piece of menu information, not a score. You may also care about the size of the meal, ingredients, a side, a drink, cost, what is available at your location, or simply what sounds good today. The goal here is to make the menu easier to read—not to turn eating out into a test.

Three quick ways to narrow the menu

I want something small and simple

Choose Small & simple when you want a single item or a lighter starting point. You will see only current standard-menu items that match that scenario, with their source and verification date. If you would rather make something at home later, see 5-minute ideas.

I want a main meal

Choose A main meal when you want a more substantial standard-menu option. The result cards show the restaurant's listed information and let you open the official menu before ordering. If you add multiple items, the optional order builder can show their combined standard-menu totals.

I want an option with listed protein

Choose An option with protein to surface items that meet the filter shown at the top of this page. The filter is editorial and visible; it is not designed around your body, medication, health history, or a daily goal.

What "current menu information" means here

Fast food menus change. Restaurants can remove an item, change a standard recipe, offer it only at some locations, or show different nutrition after customization. For that reason, LowCalFoodie displays only items with an official source link and a real verification date.

Before you order: Check the restaurant's official website or app for local availability and the most current nutrition information. A source link on this page is there to make that check quick.

We do not fill gaps with guesses. If a source is unavailable, an item is overdue for review, or its status changes, it should not appear in the verified results module.

Build an order only if it is useful

One item may be all you need. If you are choosing more than one standard-menu item, use the Fast Food Order Builder to see the restaurant's listed totals together. The builder is optional. It does not require an account, create a daily calorie target, or save a health profile.

When you are done, you can save a reliable away-from-home option in your browser or simply leave the page. A local saved option is for your own reference and can be cleared at any time.

Open the optional order builder →

Current breakfast and high-protein paths

If you are ordering in the morning, High-Protein Fast Food Breakfast organizes currently verified breakfast items and explains why availability varies by location and time of day. If you would rather browse listed protein information across chains without using a numerical range, visit High-Protein Fast Food Options. Those pages use the same source and verification rules as this one.

Make tomorrow easy at home—if helpful

Eating out does not require a reset. If you want a low-effort next meal at home, choose one of these optional paths:

If you want…Try…
A simple plan for the next few mealsWeekly Meal Prep
Ideas that use food you already havePantry & Use-It-Up
A low-prep idea for later5-minute small-portion recipes
Nothing else right nowYou are done.

Frequently asked questions

What fast food item has the fewest calories?

Menus change, and the smallest item may not be a useful comparison for every situation. This page shows currently verified standard-menu items at or below 500 calories and lets you filter by chain and scenario instead of naming a permanent "lowest" item.

Is 500 calories a recommended meal target?

No. It is a browsing range for public standard-menu information. It is not individualized nutrition advice or a daily target.

Do the results include drinks, sauces, or customizations?

No. A card reflects the restaurant's standard item unless it says otherwise. Drinks, sauces, substitutions, and local availability can change a total. Check the official source before ordering.

Why is a restaurant not showing any results?

We may not have enough current verified standard-menu items in the range, the restaurant may be waiting for review, or its official source may not be available. We would rather show no result than present a stale one.

Can I share a result?

Yes. Verified result cards can be shared as a public current-menu card. A share link opens a public restaurant page and does not include your private order, saved options, or comparison number.

Editorial and source notes

Last reviewed: 2026-08-26

Market: United States standard menus

Method: How we verify menu information

Report a menu change: Report an issue

The live result cards on this page link to each restaurant's official source. This editorial page is general menu information only; it is not medical, dietetic, or individualized nutrition advice.