Daily Take Guide
Low Sodium Fast Food.
Fast food is a sodium minefield. We analyzed thousands of items to find the 10 best orders that stay under 600mg of sodium without sacrificing flavor.
Under 600mg
Strict sodium limit
Heart Healthy
Blood pressure friendly
Verified
Nutrition-backed
Steel-Cut Oatmeal — Starbucks
Sodium Champion125mg sodium · 5g protein · 160 cal
The lowest sodium meal in the entire fast-food industry. If you need a truly heart-healthy AM start, this is the only logical choice. Skip the added salt toppings.
Mediterranean Veggie Sandwich — Panera Bread
Best Sandwich600mg sodium · 18g protein · 440 cal
While Panera is typically a salt-bomb, this veggie sandwich is surprisingly restrained. It’s one of the few full-sized entrees that stays around the 600mg mark.
Grilled Nuggets (8-count) — Chick-fil-A
Highest Protein440mg sodium · 25g protein · 130 cal
Extremely low sodium for a protein-dense entree. Most nuggets are brined in massive amounts of salt; Chick-fil-A’s grilled version is much cleaner.
Standard Hamburger — McDonald's
Budget Choice480mg sodium · 12g protein · 250 cal
The simplest burger is the safest. By avoiding cheese, bacon, and 'special' sauces, the sodium stays under 500mg. Add extra lettuce and onion for volume.
Plain Baked Potato — Wendy's
Whole Food Pick40mg sodium · 7g protein · 270 cal
A whole-food outlier. As long as you don't add cheese or sour cream, it’s virtually sodium-free. A perfect base to pair with a side salad.
6-inch Veggie Delite — Subway
Most Customizable320mg sodium · 8g protein · 200 cal
Stick to the 9-grain wheat bread and avoid the pickles and olives (which are high in sodium). It’s a customizable fresh meal that respects your heart.
Egg Bites (Egg White) — Starbucks
Best Breakfast500mg sodium · 12g protein · 170 cal
A consistent, low-volume breakfast option. While higher in sodium than oatmeal, it’s still significantly lower than almost any breakfast sandwich or burrito.
Garden Side Salad (No Dressing) — Burger King
Lightest Side110mg sodium · 4g protein · 60 cal
The ultimate low-sodium 'safe' item. Most dressings add 300mg+ of salt, so use oil and vinegar or lemon if available to keep it heart-healthy.
Kid's Build-Your-Own Chicken — Chipotle
Best Hack~550mg sodium · 24g protein · Varies
A regular Chipotle bowl can hit 2,000mg easily. The kid's portion control is the only way to eat at Chipotle while keeping sodium under a reasonable limit.
Apple Slices — McDonald's
Purest Choice0mg sodium · 0g protein · 15 cal
The only 0mg item on the list. When in doubt, go for the raw fruit. It’s the perfect additive-free snack for low-sodium diets.