How to Find Nutrition Facts on Fast Food

Sticking to a healthy diet can be challenging with the temptation of fast food. Fast food establishments do post their nutrition facts online and some have the lists posted in the dining room. If you're looking for the calories, fat count, and carb content of your favorite fast food meals and snacks, here's how to find nutrition facts on fast food.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Internet connection
• Pen and paper for notes
• Your calculated daily caloric intake

1. Look up your favorite restaurant on DietFacts.com. This is a comprehensive site with complete menus from the major chains and restaurants. Each popular menu items is listed with ingredients and nutritional content.

2. Visit FastFoodNutrition.org. Here you'll find over 650 popular menu items from the leading chains and fast food establishments. You can find out about low calorie fast food meals at a glance, or use the meal calculator to find out the nutritional content of your order.

3. Review foods from the popular chains at DietPower.com. Here you'll find a comprehensive database of 100 of the top chain restaurants and establishments. From Chicken McNuggets at McDonald's to a vanilla ice cream cone from Baskin-Robbins, you'll find all the details in an easy format.

4. Compare healthy fast food items on ACalorieCounter.com. Here you'll find charts of hamburgers, chicken sandwiches, and other common fast food items from the major chains.

5. Find a specific menu item easily with FastFoodFacts.info. You'll find it simple to sort by calories and carbohydrates, or simply pick out a menu item from your favorite restaurant for instant data.

Tips & Warnings

• Keep track of your favorite fast food items by printing out the nutritional content.
• Don't forget about sugar content on low-fat and fat-free items.

Resources

• DietFacts.com
• FastFoodNutrition.org
• DietPower.com
• ACalorieCounter.com
• FoodFacts.info