DATA-DRIVEN GUIDE
Fast-food sides under 300 calories
These standalone sides have fewer than 300 calories. Sauces, dressings, drinks, and desserts are excluded.Menu data is reviewed weekly. Nutrition can vary by location and customization.Church's Chicken
Jalapeño Pepper
Fresh Jalapeño Pepper.- Calories
- 5
- Protein
- 0g
- Carbs
- 1g
- Sodium
- 170mg
Wingstop
5 Celery
Fresh, chilled celery sticks.- Calories
- 10
- Protein
- 1g
- Carbs
- 1.5g
- Sodium
- 45mg
McDonald's
Apple Slices
McDonald’s Apple Slices are a wholesome, tasty side made from real apples. Enjoy it as a Snack or Side to the meal!- Calories
- 15
- Protein
- 0g
- Carbs
- 4g
- Sodium
- 0mg
Jimmy John's
Jumbo Kosher Dill Pickle
A large, crunchy kosher dill pickle, offering a crisp and flavorful addition to the meal.- Calories
- 18
- Protein
- 1g
- Carbs
- 1g
- Sodium
- 480mg
Dairy Queen
Side Salad
Fresh garden salad with crisp vegetables.- Calories
- 20
- Protein
- 1g
- Carbs
- 4g
- Sodium
- 10mg
Bojangles
Regular Green Beans
Seasoned green beans.- Calories
- 20
- Protein
- 1g
- Carbs
- 5g
- Sodium
- 500mg
Wingstop
5 Carrots
Fresh, chilled carrot sticks.- Calories
- 25
- Protein
- 1g
- Carbs
- 6.5g
- Sodium
- 45mg
El Pollo Loco
Small Broccoli
Broccoli is a simple, wholesome side that pairs effortlessly with any meal. Steamed to maintain its natural flavor and crisp texture, this broccoli is the perfect healthy side.- Calories
- 29
- Protein
- 2g
- Carbs
- 6g
- Sodium
- 28mg
WaBa Grill
Side Salad
Arcadian blend side salad with veggies and sesame dressing on the side.- Calories
- 30
- Protein
- 2g
- Carbs
- 10g
- Sodium
- 50mg
WaBa Grill
Miso Soup
Miso soup.- Calories
- 30
- Protein
- 2g
- Carbs
- 3g
- Sodium
- 640mg
Wendy's
Apple Bites
A selection of crisp, juicy sliced apple pieces, perfect as a snack or a side. Great pick!- Calories
- 35
- Protein
- 0g
- Carbs
- 8g
- Sodium
- 0mg
Culver's
Steamed Broccoli
Fresh broccoli steamed to a delicate, tender bite after diners order.- Calories
- 40
- Protein
- 3g
- Carbs
- 7g
- Sodium
- 40mg
Panda Express
Tree Top Apple Crisps
Packaged baked apple crisps.- Calories
- 40
- Protein
- 0g
- Carbs
- 10g
- Sodium
- 0mg
Taco Bell
Black Beans
Slow-simmered black beans.- Calories
- 50
- Protein
- 3g
- Carbs
- 7g
- Sodium
- 140mg
Culver's
Side Salad
A bed of mixed greens topped with cucumber, tomato, croutons and a sprinkling of cheddar cheese.- Calories
- 50
- Protein
- 3g
- Carbs
- 5g
- Sodium
- 100mg
Jack in the Box
Side Salad
Crisp iceberg and romaine lettuce, grape tomatoes & carrots with Buttermilk Ranch dressing.- Calories
- 50
- Protein
- 3g
- Carbs
- 3g
- Sodium
- 90mg
WaBa Grill
Veggies
Steamed mixed veggies side.- Calories
- 50
- Protein
- 3g
- Carbs
- 10g
- Sodium
- 60mg
El Pollo Loco
Large Broccoli
Broccoli is a simple, wholesome side that pairs effortlessly with any meal. Steamed to maintain its natural flavor and crisp texture, this broccoli is the perfect healthy side.- Calories
- 58
- Protein
- 5g
- Carbs
- 11g
- Sodium
- 56mg
Firehouse Subs
Side Salad
A side salad with romaine, tomato, red & green bell peppers, cucumber, shredded cheese, and a choice of dressing.- Calories
- 60
- Protein
- 5g
- Carbs
- 5g
- Sodium
- 90mg
Taco Bell
Chili
Hearty chili.- Calories
- 60
- Protein
- 4g
- Carbs
- 4g
- Sodium
- 320mg
Chick-fil-a
Small Fruit Cup
A nutritious fruit mix made with chopped pieces of red and green apples, mandarin orange segments, fresh strawberry slices, and blueberries, served chilled. Prepared fresh daily.- Calories
- 60
- Protein
- 1g
- Carbs
- 14g
- Sodium
- 0mg
Starbucks
Country Archer – Hickory Smoke Turkey Jerky
This small-batch, handcrafted turkey jerky: hickory-smoked and prepared the way it was always intended, with slices of real turkey breast, true smoke flavor and no nonsense.- Calories
- 70
- Protein
- 10g
- Carbs
- 5g
- Sodium
- 330mg
Bojangles
Large Green Beans
Seasoned green beans.- Calories
- 70
- Protein
- 4g
- Carbs
- 15g
- Sodium
- 1,580mg
Domino's
Classic Garden Salad
A crisp and colorful combination of grape tomatoes, red onion, carrots, red cabbage, cheddar cheese and seasoned croutons, all atop a blend of romaine and iceberg lettuce.- Calories
- 70
- Protein
- 3g
- Carbs
- 8g
- Sodium
- 125mg
How we selected these items
We start with the restaurant-published menu items that match this guide's calorie, protein, and meal-type rules. No single restaurant gets more than three spots, so one large menu cannot take over the list. Here, fast food includes supported quick-service and fast-casual chains; full-service restaurants are excluded. Substitutions, regional recipes, and cross-contact are not reflected, so confirm important nutrition and allergen information with the restaurant.
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