Mon Sep 23 22:20:55 UTC 2024: ## Chipotle Crowned Healthiest Fast Food Chain in New Study
**HOUSTON** – A new study by price-tracking website Pricelisto has ranked 20 fast-food chains based on the nutritional value of their most popular items. Chipotle Mexican Grill emerged as the healthiest option, beating out other popular chains like Burger King, Chick-fil-A, and Panera Bread.
The study, which analyzed total fat, calories, sugar, sodium, protein, carbohydrates, and fiber, awarded Chipotle a score of 66.71 out of 100. The popular Tex-Mex chain’s top five menu items average 320 calories, 0.67 grams of total fat, and 11.7 milligrams of sodium per 100 calories.
Burger King came in second with a score of 65.38, followed closely by Chick-fil-A (64.99) and Panera Bread (64.91). KFC rounded out the top five with a score of 64.82.
Dairy Queen landed at the bottom of the list with a score of 59.22.
The findings suggest that consumers can find healthier options even at fast-food restaurants, offering a welcome alternative to traditional fast-food fare.
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