McDonalds Nutrition Facts and Healthy Menu OptionsThe words "fast food" are synonymous with McDonalds. They're the largest fast food restaurant in the world, serving over 47 million customers every single day. McDonalds has been known over the years for their calorie-filled Big Macs, greasy French fries, and supersized sodas. However, they've taken some steps in recent years to add more healthy food options to their menu after feeling pressure from industry groups and healthcare advocates. For example, in September, 2011, McDonalds reduced the French fry portions in their Happy Meals by more than half and added apples to every Happy Meal. And, you'll find healthy sides like apples, yogurt, fruits, and nuts on the menu, so there's really no excuse not to make healthier food decisions at McDonalds anymore. Click on the screen below and scroll down to explore McDonalds nutrition facts. There’s also a link below so you can download or print this file. At the bottom of this page you’ll see our recommendations for the healthiest menu options McDonalds has to offer. Healthiest Menu Options: McDonalds has made some progress in recent years, eliminating trans fat from their foods and increasing the amount of healthy options. Here are a few of their healthiest food options: • Premium Grilled Chicken Sandwich: 350 calories, 9 g fat, 2 g saturated fat, 820 mg sodium • Honey Mustard Grilled Snack Wrap: 250 calories, 8 g fat, 3.5 g saturated fat, 650 mg sodium • Chipotle BBQ Grilled Snack Wrap: 250 calories, 8 g fat, 3.5 g saturated fat, 670 mg sodium • Premium Southwest Salad with Grilled Chicken and Balsamic Dressing: 325 calories, 10.5 g fat, 2.5 g saturated fat, 1070 mg sodium • Snack Size Fruit and Walnut Salad: 210 calories, 8 g fat, 1.5 g saturated fat, 60 mg sodium • Egg McMuffin: 300 calories, 12 g fat, 5 g saturated fat, 820 mg sodium • Fruit & Yogurt Parfait (with granola): 150 calories, 2 g fat, 1 g saturated fat, 23 g sugar • Apple Slices: 15 calories, 0 g fat BOTTOM LINE: McDonalds also has 1% low fat milk and chocolate milk, apple and orange juices, and nonfat latte and cappuccino options. All in all, they have taken steps to offer healthier options on their menu, but still have some work to do.
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