You’re probably already familiar with the many health risks associated with eating ultra-processed, fried foods.

saysJulie Upton, MS, RD, CSSD, a registered dietitian on ourMedical Expert Board.

At this rate, you’re almost better off eating one of the franchise’s crispy chicken sandwiches.

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At only 260 calories, you’re also getting a whopping 27 grams of satiating protein.

Best of all, its Caesar dressing isgluten-free, too!

panera southwest caesar salad

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wendy’s Apple Pecan Salad

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wendys taco salad

Wendy’s

chick-fil-a market salad grilled chicken

Chick-fil-A

Cobb Salad With Chick-fil-A Chick-n-Strips

Chick-fil-A

Panera Strawberry Poppyseed Salad

Panera Bread

panera Southwest Caesar Salad with Chicken

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Jack in the box grilled chicken salad

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CLUB SALAD with CRISPY CHICKEN jack in the box

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au bon pain chicken caesar asiago salad

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au bon pan Chicken Cobb Avocado salad

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