Is the Fast Food Salad Even Worth It?

With our New Year’s Resolutions officially dead and Spring Break too close for comfort, it’s getting harder and harder to convince ourselves not to swing by the drive-thru in yet another midterm study sesh-fueled breakdown. We often compensate by ordering something relatively healthy — chicken wraps, Diet Coke to drink, Zalads anyone? But exactly how much better are we doing by switching to the alternatives? Are we really saving ourselves enough trouble to make it worth it?

We compared our favorite drive-thru salads based on their official nutritional information provided — all with grilled chicken and no dressing. The results may surprise you.

Zaxby’s House Salad With Grilled Chicken and No Dressing

Calories: 570

Grams of Fat: 27.5

Cholesterol: 115mg

Carbs: 36g

Sugar: 7g

Sodium: 1575mg

McDonald’s Premium Southwest Salad with Grilled Chicken

Calories: 330

Grams of Fat: 11

Cholesterol: 90mg

Carbs: 26

Sugar: 9g

Sodium: 920 mg

Wendy’s BBQ Ranch Chicken Salad

Calories: 600

Grams of Fat: 30g

Cholesterol: 150mg

Carbs: 44g

Sugar: 27g

Sodium: 1560mg

Burger King Garden Grilled Chicken Salad

Calories: 320

Grams of Fat: 14

Cholesterol: 115mg

Carbs: 16g

Sugar: 4g

Sodium: 650mg

I guess that’s a big RIP to my House Zalad with fried chicken and extra dressing.