We all know Five Guys and we all know that it is not exactly known for a nutritious menu, but, strangely enough (or not), there are some options that will satisfy a more health-minded meal.
With more than 1500 existing locations and 1500 locations in development, Five Guys was ranked the best burger chain in the US in 2017, by more than 100,000 Americans, with the West Coast chain In-N-Out Burger falling to second place.
The burger joint is reported to be the most rapidly growing fast food chain in the U.S. and is popular for using fresh, never frozen, high-quality ingredients for its burgers, fries, hot dogs and milkshakes.
The chain actually has some of the highest-calorie options of all national burger chains, thanks in part to their enormous portions and their famous sweet bun that packs 260 calories on its own, for example.
The regular size serving of fries has 953 calories, about half the calories that most women need in an entire day, while the large portion has around 1300 calories. The Five Guys’ famous cheeseburger (Barack Obama’s favorite), weighs in at 840 calories. When it comes to milkshakes, they only start off at 870 calories and include 82 grams of sugar (around 20 teaspoons), before adding any of the mix-ins.
However, if you are sticking to a healthy lifestyle and still have Five Guys cravings, you could stick to one of these four healthiest options:
- Little Hamburger: 480 calories, 26 grams fat, 380 milligrams sodium
- Little Cheeseburger (no bun): 290 calories, 30.5 grams fat, 360 milligrams sodium
- Hot Dog (no bun): 285 calories, 26 grams fat, 800 milligrams sodium
- Veggie Sandwich: 440 calories, 15 grams fat, and 1,040 milligrams sodium
It is important to keep your order simple and opt for the smallest portion size. Keep in mind that these nutrition facts do not include all the extra toppings. Try staying light on that one.
