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It’s tasty, easy and inexpensive.
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But there’s a major downsideit’s not healthy.
Plus, many items have ultra-processed meats, which adds to the unhealthiness.
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It’s also a great way to get protein.
“The avocado, spinach and tomato are filled with healthy fats, vitamins A and C and antioxidants.
Chick-fil-A
While higher in sodium than some other sandwiches, it is a good source of fiber and protein.
However, the chain does offer a sandwich that lands on our list.
She says the sandwich is lower in sodium than other options and has lower levels of saturated fat.”
Dunkin' Donuts
To get more protein, Gozy recommends adding turkey sausage patties.
She says, “It’s high in protein, providing 17g.
It keeps you full for hours and is dietitian-approved for the No.
Starbucks
1 healthiest fast-food breakfast sandwich.
“It’s also filled with veggies and whole grains for a tasty vegetarian meal on the go.
Pair it with a banana or other fruit for a delicious plant-forward meal.”
Panera
It’s a cheap and tasty option but a health risk when consumed regularly.
The combination of processed meats and high sodium levels makes it a less healthy choice.”
The American Heart Association recommends a 2300 mg sodium limit daily for healthy adults.
Starbucks
That number decreases to 1500 mg sodium per day when someone has high blood pressure."
She suggests a healthier Sonic breakfast option is theJr.
Bacon, Egg, and Cheese Breakfast Burritoinstead, which contains half the amount of calories."
Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf
It sounds too good to pass up, but you might want to skip it.
“This wouldn’t be my top choice for on-the-go breakfast sandwiches,” says Pacheco.
She explains, “TheAmerican Heart Associationrecommends a saturated fat intake of 56% of total calories.
McDonald’s
Based on a 2,000-calorie diet, that would be a total of 11-13 grams a day.
You’ll definitely feel full and satisfied, but Berger warns not to order this sandwich often.
It’s a rewarding indulgence, but it’s loaded with fat and salt.
Bojangles
Ali says, The Baconator certainly lives up to its name!
Packed with six strips of applewood smoked bacon is just the start.
Just this one sandwich provides almost a full day’s worth of both.
Sonic
While the sandwich is packed with protein, it lacks fiber and falls short in other key nutrients.”
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