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Low-Calorie Fast Food Under 300 Calories

Food items with 300 calories or less across the major chains, from breakfast to snacks.

#1 overall is Apple Slices from McDonald's (15 kcal).

Best pick at each restaurant

StarbucksCountry Archer™ – Hickory Smoke Turkey Jerky70 kcal · 10g protein · 5g carbs
ChipotleKid's Fruit35 kcal · 1g protein · 9g carbs
McDonald'sApple Slices15 kcal · 0g protein · 4g carbs
Chick-fil-ABuddy Fruits Apple Sauce45 kcal · 0g protein · 12g carbs
Taco BellBlack Beans50 kcal · 3g protein · 7g carbs
KFCHouse Side Salad15 kcal · 1g protein · 3g carbs

The top 50

How we picked: Food items with 300 kcal or less per serving. At most 12 items per restaurant, so every chain is represented.

Low-Calorie Fast Food Under 300 Calories
#
1	Apple SlicesMcDonald's	15	0	4	0
2	House Side SaladKFC	15	1	3	0
3	Green BeansKFC · Individual	25	1	5	0
4	Kid's FruitChipotle	35	1	9	0
5	Kentucky Fried NuggetsKFC · per nugget	35	3	1	1.5
6	Caesar Side SaladKFC	40	3	2	2
7	Buddy Fruits Apple SauceChick-fil-A	45	0	12	0
8	Musselman's ApplesauceKFC	45	0	12	0
9	Black BeansTaco Bell	50	3	7	1.5
10	ChiliTaco Bell	60	4	4	3.5
11	Country Archer™ – Hickory Smoke Turkey JerkyStarbucks	70	10	5	1
12	Fruit CupChick-fil-A · Medium	70	1	16	0
13	Corn on the CobKFC · Individual	70	2	17	0.5
14	Sweet Kernel CornKFC · Individual	70	2	16	0.5
15	SkinnyDipped Coconut Almond BiteStarbucks	80	1	7	6
16	Organic Valley Stringles® Mozzarella String CheeseStarbucks	80	7	1	6
17	Peter Rabbit™ Organics Strawberry BananaStarbucks	80	1	18	0
18	5 ct Grilled Nuggets Kid's MealChick-fil-A	80	16	1	2
19	Hot & Spicy WingsKFC · Unsauced, per wing	90	5	3	6
20	That's It® – Apple + Mango BarStarbucks	100	0	27	0
21	That's It® – Apple + Blueberry BarStarbucks	100	1	26	0
22	Chomps® Original Beef StickStarbucks	100	10	0	7
23	Mashed PotatoesKFC · Individual	110	2	17	3.5
24	Grilled NuggetsChick-fil-A · 8 ct	130	25	1	3
25	Mashed Potatoes With GravyKFC · Individual	130	3	20	4.5
26	Petite Vanilla Bean SconeStarbucks	140	2	20	6
27	Kid's ChipsChipotle	140	2	18	6
28	Hash BrownsMcDonald's	140	2	18	8
29	Chick-fil-A Icedream CupChick-fil-A	140	4	24	3.5
30	Macaroni & CheeseKFC · Individual	140	5	17	6
31	Chocolate Cake PopStarbucks	150	2	21	8
32	Khloud™ Sweet & Salty Kettle Corn Protein PopcornStarbucks	150	7	12	12
33	High Protein Cup - SteakChipotle	150	21	1	6
34	Rolled & Steel-Cut OatmealStarbucks	160	5	28	2.5
35	Hedgehog Cake PopStarbucks	160	2	21	8
36	5 ct Nuggets Kid's MealChick-fil-A	160	17	7	7
37	Black Beans & RiceTaco Bell	160	4	25	4.5
38	Chocolate Chip CookieMcDonald's	170	2	22	8
39	Kale Crunch SideChick-fil-A	170	4	13	12
40	Crunchy TacoTaco Bell	170	7	13	9
41	Nacho Cheese Doritos Locos TacoTaco Bell	170	7	13	10
42	Cheesy Roll UpTaco Bell	170	8	18	8
43	Hash BrownTaco Bell	170	2	14	11
44	Cinnabon DelightsTaco Bell · 2 pack	170	2	15	11
45	Cinnamon TwistsTaco Bell	170	2	27	6
46	Pintos N CheeseTaco Bell	170	9	19	6
47	Original Recipe TendersKFC · per tender	170	11	20	6
48	High Protein Cup - ChickenChipotle	180	32	0	7
49	Chick-fil-A Icedream ConeChick-fil-A	180	4	32	4
50	Soft TacoTaco Bell · Beef	180	9	18	8

Is 300 calories a meal or a snack?

300 kcal is 15% of the 2,000-calorie daily diet nutrition labels are based on. Split evenly over three meals, a 2,000 kcal day is about 650 kcal each, so most items here are a light meal, a side or a snack. 50 items on this list have 200 kcal or less, which makes it easy to pair two of them.

Low-calorie and still filling

Protein and fibre help food feel more filling for its calories. 5 items here combine 300 kcal or less with at least 15g of protein; the best is High Protein Cup - Chicken from Chipotle with 32g. Sort the table by protein to see the rest.

How to use this list

The table starts with the lightest food across these chains. Open an item for its full nutrition and allergens, or add a few to the calculator to build a complete meal and check the total. A drink can easily double the calories of a light meal.

Frequently asked questions

What is the lowest-calorie food across these chains?

Apple Slices from McDonald's has 15 kcal.

Which low-calorie food has the most protein?

High Protein Cup - Chicken from Chipotle has 32g of protein for 180 kcal.

Can I build a full meal under 500 calories?

Yes. Combine two items from this list, or one with a zero-calorie drink, and check the total in the calculator. Sauces and drinks are where most surprise calories come from.

The full list for each restaurant

Data from each restaurant’s official US nutrition information; see each Starbucks, Chipotle, McDonald's, Chick-fil-A, Taco Bell, KFC calculator for sources and dates. General information, not medical advice.