The calories are very reasonable for a 3-ounce portion and 18 grams of protein.
Avoid topping it with any buttery sauces though, which will just add artery-clogging saturated fat.
If you opt for this cheeseburger though, you won’t have many calories left to try other items.
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You’re better off selecting four or five healthier options instead.
Worst: Smoked Beef Short Ribs
Short ribs are a higher fat cut of beef.
There are certainly healthier beef options to choose from on this buffet.
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Just avoid taking two or three!
Best: Flour Tortilla
Of all the bread choices, a flour tortilla has only 100 calories.
The 54 grams of carbs it provides is equivalent to eating about 3 1/2 slices of store-bought bread.
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The easy way to make healthier comfort foods.
This bad boy contains close to 7 teaspoons of sugar!
Worst: Chocolate Chip Muffin
Skip the muffins at this buffet, especially these chocolate chips ones.
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It’s a home run choice on this buffet table.
Best: Made-to-Order Eggs
Enjoy a made-to-order egg and then pile your plate with fruits and veggies!
Now that’s the way to do abreakfast buffet.
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Worst: Chorizo and Egg Burrito
There’s just too much going on in this burrito.
There are certainly better choices on the buffet table.
It’s still one of the better choices available.
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For 360 calories and the fact that it is a fried option, it is one to skip.
Plus, the flavoring contains the equivalent of 2 slices of bread.
Skip it for a better shrimp option.
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The sodium, calories, and even saturated fat are within reasonable limits.
Overall, it’s a nice selection for the reasonable 3-ounce portion.
The added sugar in this variety of less than 1 teaspoon and a nice choice calorie-wise as well.
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you’ve got the option to choose 2 or 3 other proteins for the same amount of calories.
Worst: Breaded Ravioli
Just the title of this dish screams too many carbs.
Top it with a splash ofbalsamic vinaigrettefor a lovely side dish.
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Instead, choose a more colorful side dish filled with fruit or vegetables.
There are numerous other soup options for fewer calories that are more nutritious.
Fruits
Best: Watermelon
There really is no “best” in the fruit category.
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