Delish has ranked the healthiest fast-food burgers in America, considering nutritional facts like calories, carbs, fat, and sodium. The Wendy's Jr. hamburger takes the top spot thanks to its impressive low calorie count.
As President Donald Trump settles into his second term in the White House, his love of burgers is well-known. In Texas, a Trump-themed restaurant inspired by the president's penchant for burgers opened on Election Day. And a post-election photo of Trump, Donald Trump Jr., Tesla CEO Elon Musk and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. enjoying a McDonald's meal went viral on social media. Will these favorite meals be embraced as part of the Make America Healthy Again mission? Hamburger vs.
Hot Dog: Which Is Healthier for You? Experts Chime In The food website Delish recently highlighted some of its picks for the healthiest burger options in America. To determine the 'healthiest,' Delish focused on the nutritional facts, including calories, carbs, fat and sodium levels, of various burgers from more than 15 different menus. 'Burgers are not necessarily unhealthy,' Laura Manaker, a South Carolina-based dietitian and nutritionist who helped compile the Delish rankings, told Fox News Digital. 'Burgers can indeed be part of a balanced diet as they are a good source of protein and iron, which are essential nutrients for the body. The key lies in portion control and being mindful of what else you are eating with it.' In descending order, here's how Delish ranked the burgers. 5. Whataburger Jr. The Texas-based fast-food restaurant chain Whataburger had the fifth-healthiest burger with its Whataburger Jr. product. The Whataburger Jr. has 310 calories, 36 grams of carbs and only three grams of saturated fat – the lowest of any burger looked at by Delish. A Whataburger Jr. comes with tomato, lettuce, pickles, diced onions and mustard, according to the Whataburger website. The sodium level of the Whataburger Jr., however, was the second-highest at 750 milligrams. 4. In-N-Out hamburger A hamburger at In-N-Out is comparably not that bad, Delish said. 'The classic hamburger has 16 grams of protein, just 360 calories, 37 grams of carbs, 4.5 grams of saturated fat and 660 mg of sodium, which for us, gives it a slight edge over the Whataburger Jr.,' according to Delish. The In-N-Out hamburger comes standard with onions, 'spread,' tomatoes and lettuce – although as any In-N-Out lover knows, there's much more to the menu than what is officially shown in the restaurant. At In-N-Out, the California-based chain's 'secret' menu includes the option to make anything 'protein style' – swapping out the bun for a lettuce wrap. Doing this slims the In-N-Out hamburger down to only 200 calories, 4.5 grams of saturated fat, 390 grams of sodium and eight grams of carbohydrates, Delish said. 3. McDonald's classic hamburger The classic hamburger at McDonald's is a solid fast-food option, Delish said. 'The golden-arched fast food joint's bare bones (but still delicious) classic burger has 13 grams of protein, 250 calories, 30 carbs, just 3.5 grams of saturated fat and 510 mg of sodium,' Delish said. A classic McDonald's hamburger comes with 'a tangy pickle, chopped onions, ketchup and mustard,' according to the Illinois-based chain's website. 2. Burger King Whopper Jr. A 'slightly smaller' version of Burger King's flagship Whopper sandwich, the Whopper Jr. was praised by Delish for its high protein content, low calories and low sodium. The Whopper Jr. is topped with 'fresh tomatoes, crisp lettuce, tangy pickles and crunchy onions,' according to Burger King's website, as well as mayonnaise and ketchup. 'This option comes with slightly more protein than Micky D's (15.2 grams), 310 calories, 27 grams of carbs and 5 grams of saturated fat. Plus, it has the lowest sodium content on our entire list at 390 mg,' Delish said. 1. Wendy's Jr. hamburger The Wendy's Jr. hamburger was crowned the healthiest fast-food burger by Delish, thanks to its 'impressively low calorie count' at just 280 calories. 'At 440 mg, the sodium level is still comparatively pretty low, and this burger comes with 15 grams of protein and just 25 grams of carbs,' Delish said. The Jr. hamburger at Wendy's comes with pickles, onion, ketchup and mustard, according to the Ohio-based chain's website.Tips for a healthier fast-food trip Regardless of the burger, there are some easy swaps to make a fast-food trip just a little bit healthier, two nutrition professionals told Fox News Digital. One is to avoid a double meat patty and consider alternatives like a grilled chicken breast or veggie burger, Michael Garko told Fox News Digital. Garko is a Florida-based nutrition advisor for Strauss Naturals, a supplement company based in Canada. 'Grilled chicken or veggie patties are typically lower in saturated fat and calories compared to beef patties,' Garko said.
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