
                         Roanoke Times
                 Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.

DATE: WEDNESDAY, April 19, 1995                   TAG: 9504190017
SECTION: EXTRA                    PAGE: 5   EDITION: METRO 
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THE BEST & WORST FAST FOOD

Single hamburgers from McDonald's, Wendy's, Hardee's, Burger King and some other fast-food eateries are among the most healthful offerings. The burgers - without cheese - or mayo - contain about 260 to 280 calories; with 9 to 11 grams of fat and 460 to 600 milligrams of sodium.

The figures are based on ratings from the Nutrition Action Healthletter (January/February 1995); American Health Magazine (March 1995) and Environmental Nutrition newsletter (February 1995).

Here's a look at some of the best and the worst; based on the above publications and information provided by the restaurants:

McDonald's

McLean Deluxe:

calories: 340; fat grams: 12; sodium: 810 mg.

McDonald's McGrilled

Chicken Classic:

calories: 250; fat grams: 3; sodium: 510 mg.

Chick-fil-A Grilled n' Lites:

calories: 97; fat grams: 2; sodium: 280 mg.

McDonald's Chunky

Chicken Salad

(with 4 Tbsp. light vinaigrette): calories: 210; fat grams: 7; sodium: 560 mg.

KFC Rotisserie Gold

Quarter Breast

(without wing or skin): calories: 199; fat grams: 6; sodium: 667 mg.

Arby's Light Roast

Beef Deluxe:

calories: 294; fat grams: 10; sodium: 826 mg.

Hardee's Regular

Roast Beef:

calories: 270; fat grams: 11; sodium: 780 mg.

Burger King Boiled

Chicken Salad:

(with 2 Tbsp. light Italian dressing): calories: 215; fat grams:11; sodium:160 mg.

Wendy's Plain

Baked Potato:

calories: 300; fat grams: 1; sodium: 25 mg.

Wendy's Large Chili:

calories: 290; fat grams: 9; sodium: 28 mg.

Wendy's Grilled

Chicken Sandwich:

calories: 290; fat grams: 7; sodium: 720 mg.

Taco Bell Fiesta

Bean Burrito

with Red Sauce:

calories: 226; fat grams: 9; sodium: 625 mg.

KFC Barbecue

Baked Beans:

calories:132; fat grams: 2; sodium: 535 mg.

BUNS DOWN

McDonald's Quarter Pounder

with Cheese:

calories: 520; fat grams: 29; sodium: 1,160 mg.

Burger King Whopper:

calories: 630; fat grams: 39; sodium: 850 mg.

Burger King Double

Whopper with Cheese:

calories: 950; fat grams: 63; sodium: 1,340 mg.

Taco Bell

Taco Salad:

calories: 838; fat grams: 55; sodium 1,132 mg.

Arby's Deluxe

Baked Potato:

calories: 621; fat grams: 36; sodium: 605 mg.

Arby's Polar Swirl:

calories: 502; fat grams: 21; sodium: 384 mg.

Burger King Chicken

Sandwich:

calories: 700; fat grams: 43; sodium: 1,400 mg.

Arby's Bac 'n' Cheddar

Deluxe:

calories: 512; fat grams: 32; sodium: 1,094 mg.

by CNB