Take fast-food chicken sandwiches, for example.

These can be drastically different based on what they’re made with.

Doing so can help you make empowered decisions when you’re craving something from the drive-thru.

fried chicken sandwich

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Even the “healthier” items on this list are better consumed in moderation.

“This sandwich is lower in fat and offers a good source of protein.”

“This sandwich is also another super low-fiber choice,” she adds.

Grilled chicken sandwich Chick-fil-A

Chick-fil-A

That’s before you add your side of fries or tots.

On top of those less-than-ideal numbers, this sandwich also contains 1.5 grams of trans fat.

subway grilled chicken

Subway

Subway rotisserie chicken

Subway

Terriyaki subway sandwich

Subway

Carl’s Jr. BBQ sandwich

Carl’s Jr.

dairy queen grilled chicken sandwich

Dairy Queen

mcchicken

McDonald’s

burger king ch’king deluxe chicken sandwich

Courtesy of Burger King

wendys classic chicken sandwich

Wendy’s

kfc chicken sandwich

KFC

Chick-fil-A Spicy Deluxe Sandwich

Courtesy of Chick-fil-A

Arby’s chicken sandwich

Arby’s

Sonic chicken sandwich

Sonic

Popeyes chicken sandwich

Popeye’s