A&W Restaurants

A&W is workable if you order the chicken tenders. Three tenders deliver 40g protein in 260 calories, which is one of the best ratios in fast food. The rest of the menu runs to burgers, hot dogs, and fries that don't hit the same bar.

• →Order ahead online or on the app where available.
• →The 3-piece tenders are 40g protein in 260 calories. Hard to beat in fast food.
• →Diet root beer is zero calories and works well if you want a drink.
• →Add a dipping sauce on the side to keep the calorie count lower than mixing it in.
• →Water and diet root beer are both zero-calorie and work well here.

In your first few months, the 3-piece chicken tenders are the easiest order. Small portion, high protein, and light enough that you can stop at three without issue.