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Healthiest Things to Eat at Jack in the Box

Nutrition is fundamental for leading a healthy, long life. But just because you are health conscious doesn't mean you have to avoid some of your favorite foods, including fast food. Jack in the Box, a prominent figure in the fast food industry, offers menu options that are low in calories, sodium and fat. It is just a matter of choosing the right entrée. Their menu features five entrees that meet Healthy Dining's nutrition criteria.

  1. Chicken Fajita Pita

    • Served in a whole grain pita, the Chicken Fajita Pita is filled with grilled chicken, sautéed onions, lettuce and cheese. It contains 320 calories -- 100 calories from fat -- in a 192g serving. Low in trans fat at 0.5g and saturated fat at 5g, one drawback of the Chicken Fajita Pita is the high sodium count, which measures over 1100mg.

    Chicken Teriyaki Bowl

    • A heartier meal, the Chicken Teriyaki Bowl has 479g in a single serving with 580 calories. Fifty of those calories are from fat. This entrée is low in fat, with only 5 g total of fat and no trans fats. The Chicken Teriyaki Bowl is also suitable for those who are watching their cholesterol, as it contains only 35mg.

    Grilled Chicken Strips

    • Without dipping sauce, the four piece Grilled Chicken Strips has the least amount of calories on the Jack in the Box Healthy Dining menu, with 180g per serving. They also have the least amount of total fat and carbohydrates, with 2g and 3g per serving, respectively. The Grilled Chicken Strips also contain minimal levels of sodium at 700mg.

    Hamburger Deluxe

    • Jack in the Box's signature entrée, the Hamburger Deluxe, is lower in calories than its competitors, with only 340 calories per serving, 170 of which comes from fat. In addition, this burger is low in fat at 18g, cholesterol at 40mg and sodium at 550mg. Without cheese, the Hamburger Deluxe is a suitable candidate to solve your burger craving without ruining your diet.

    Steak Teriyaki Bowl

    • As with the chicken variant, the Steak Teriyaki Bowl is a hearty meal that won't damage your diet. With a serving size of 479g, the Steak Teriyaki Bowl contains the highest calorie count of all the Healthy Dining menu items, totaling 650 calories per serving, 90 of which come from fat. Although higher in calories than other dishes, the Steak Teriyaki Bowl contains only 10g of total fat, with no trans fats.

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