12 Healthier Options at Burger King
Healthy eating at fast-food restaurants like Burger King can be tricky.
In the past, Burger King offered several healthier menu options, including salads and grilled chicken sandwiches, but these are no longer available. While this is unfortunate, other menu items might meet your dietary preferences.
Here are 12 healthier options at Burger King.
Although Burger King offers a few healthier breakfast choices, you may want to order a lower calorie side to make your meal more filling.
For example, consider ordering a side of applesauce for an additional 50 calories or a glass of fat-free milk, which adds 90 calories and 9 grams of protein. Protein is great for keeping you feeling fuller for longer (
While many fast-food orders contain trans fats, which can increase your risk of some chronic diseases, the breakfast suggestions listed below don’t contain any (
Keep in mind that drinks can add many calories to your meal, so if you’re looking for a low calorie breakfast, opt for unsweetened drinks like water, black coffee, or tea.
1. French toast sticks, 3 pieces
Compared with other breakfast items, Burger King’s French toast sticks are low in calories and sodium.
One 3-piece serving of French toast sticks contains just 230 calories and 260 mg of sodium. If you go for the 5-piece packet, the calories increase to 380 while sodium increases to 430 mg (3).
On its own, this 3-piece french toast order contains only 3 grams of filling protein,