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The 18 Best Keto Fast Food Items You Can Order

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Interest in the keto diet is still going strong, but if you're following the diet, you may have noticed that, at times, it can feel like there aren't many easy meal options for you when you're out and about. But it doesn't have to be that way! It's totally possible to stick to the keto diet while dining at your favorite fast food places. We promise!

Below we've listed some keto-friendly orders at your fave fast-food spots.

1

Panera

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Panera

Panera's Greek Salad is totally keto-friendly! Get the dressing on the side for an even healthier swap and add some protein to make this a filling meal. You can also get their sausage, egg, and cheese breakfast sandwich without the bun.

2

Chick-Fil-A

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Chick-fil-A

Look past the bun—sorry, you can't have it. But the bacon, cheese, veggies, and grilled chicken on the Grilled Chicken Club Sandwich are totally fair game.

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Moe's

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Moe's

Without the rice and beans, Moe's southwest bowls are totally a-okay for keto. It comes with shredded cheese, pico de gallo, and your choice of carnitas, steak, chicken, or ground beef.

4

Popeyes

You, unfortunately, can't feast on the original crispy chicken or the famous biscuits, but you CAN order the blackened chicken strips that are so well seasoned, you won't even miss your old order.

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5

Subway

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Subway

Subway released a ton of new protein bowls that can easily fit into the keto diet. Depending on the sauce, you may just want to get it on the side, but most are pretty safe!

6

Chipotle

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Since keto is basically a synonym for low-carb, the two best ingredients at Chipotle—rice and beans—are off-limits. But nearly everything else you can add to one of the chain's salads is fair game. Add guac for extra healthy fats, and use salsa instead of the carb-heavy vinaigrette. The fresh tomato variety is your best bet.

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7

In-N-Out

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In-N-Out

The West Coast burger joint basically pioneered the lettuce-as-a-bun movement. Order theirs by asking for a Double-Double Protein Style. Skip the sauce, but keep the cheese: Those are legit American slices, no weird ingredients added.

8

Taco Bell

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Taco Bell

Sorry, no Taco shells here! This Power Bowl is a keto-friendly treat with a few swaps. Ditch the rice and beans and you've got yourself a winner.

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9

Jack In The Box

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Here's how to make the most of Jack In The Box's menu: Get the Chicken Teriyaki Bowl with no rice, double veggies, and no sauce. You'll be left with lots of chicken and steamed broccoli and carrots.

10

McDonald's

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Don't get too excited! You can't have the bun or the ketchup, but the rest of this Quarter Pounder should be all good!

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11

Carl's Jr.

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Carl's Jr.

According to keto experts, the best meat you can eat is anything grass-fed. Carl's Jr. uses a grass-fed, free-range beef patty. All the standard burger toppings are present—lettuce, onion, tomato, pickles, and cheese. Just ask for no bun, obvi.

12

Burger King

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Burger King

Burger King's Grilled Chicken Sandwich can be a 1-carb meal, if you lose the potato bun. What you're left with is pretty basic—just grilled chicken, lettuce, and tomato—so ask if the joint will throw in some extra greens for a makeshift salad.

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13

Five Guys

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The best part about Five Guys' burgers is how customizable they are. Skip the bun, and top the beef patty with all the veggies: lettuce, pickles, tomatoes, grilled onions, grilled mushrooms, and peppers.

14

Jersey Mike's Subs

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Jersey Mike's makes eating keto pretty easy. You can order any of their signature subs and ask for a "Sub in a Tub" which is all of the toppings without the bread. Yes please!

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15

Pret A Manger

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Pret A Manger

Pret markets this grab-and-go Egg and Spinach Pot as a good source of protein, but it's great for carb-counters, too. All it consists of is two hard-boiled eggs on a bed of raw spinach—14 grams of protein and 2 carbs. Woop, woop!

16

Starbucks

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Starbucks

For a quick, low-carb breakfast option (to pair with your keto-approved coffee!) Starbucks egg bites are your best friend. There are three flavor combinations including a vegetarian option to choose from. These things are basically tiny omelets in circular bites that are super easy for on-the-go.

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17

KFC

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Kentucky Fried Chicken

While you're gonna have to shy away from the original recipe crispy chicken due to the carbs, you can totally dig into KFC's grilled chicken. You can get a side of green beans to complete the keto-friendly meal.

18

Arby's

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Arby's

This salad from Arby's requires zero substitutions. It comes with roasted turkey, bacon, cheese, tomatoes, mixed greens, and iceberg lettuce.

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