15 Fast-Food Orders That Actually Are Vegan

Start with a plant-based protein (beans, lentils, nuts, tofu, etc.).
Build out the meal with fruits, veggies, starches, and healthy fats like avocado.

Here are 15 fast-food and fast-casual restaurants that offer vegan options (some more exciting than others). Use 'em when you're in a pinch and need something pronto. And if you're skeptical about how they taste...let Jenna Dewan in the video above be your vegan fast-food guinea pig.

1. Wendys Plain Baked Potato

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Wendys has a couple of salads that can be made vegan by ordering them without meat and cheese-like the berry burst chicken salad . But in an effort to keep things simple, you might want to just choose a plain baked potato that you can top with all of your favorite vegan toppings once you get home.

Per potato : 270 calories, 0 g fat (0 g saturated), 61 g carbs, 3 g sugar, 40 mg sodium, 7 g fiber, 7 g protein.

2. Burger King French Toast Sticks

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While you can safely opt for the (yawn) garden side salad at this popular chain, you might want to skip it and hit the drive-thru for breakfast instead. While French toast is normally made with eggs and milk, the Burger King version is actually vegan!

Per 3-stick serving : 230 calories, 11 g fat (2 g saturated), 29 g carbs, 8 g sugar, 260 mg sodium, 1 g fiber, 3 g protein.

3. Burger King Impossible Whopper

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If you're in more of a savory mood than sweet, great news: Burger King now offers a vegan version of their classic Whopper burger. They first debuted their plant-based creation-made with an Impossible Burger patty-in 59 stores in St. Louis. And it was such a hit, they decided to roll it out nationwide to 7,000+ locations by the end of 2019. So keep an eye out for this delicious vegan burger in your local Burger King very soon. (Just be sure to opt for no mayo to make it truly vegan-friendly.)

Per burger (not including bun, sauces): 240 calories, 14 g fat (8 g saturated), 370 mg sodium, 9 g carbohydrates, 3 g fiber, less than 1 g sugar, 19 g protein

4. Chipotle Sofritas

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Chipotle offers sofritas -an organic tofu braised with roasted peppers and spices-that works as a fab meat alternative for tacos, burritos, salads, or burrito bowls. Place an order for the Sofritas burrito bowl with brown rice, black beans, fresh tomato salsa, and romaine lettuce, and you wont be disappointed.

Per bowl with above-mentioned ingredients: 520 calories, 17.5 g fat (2.5 g saturated), 20 g carbs, 8 g sugar, 1510 mg sodium, 14 g fiber, 20 g protein.

5. Chick-fil-A Superfood Side Salad

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Sure, you can grab a fruit salad or Waffle Potato Fries to keep things vegan when visiting Chick-fil-A. But its the superfood side salad's broccoli, kale and roasted nut blend that will deliver the dose of healthy nutrients youre seeking.

Per serving: 150 calories, 8 g fat (1 g saturated), 17 g carbs, 11 g sugar, 170 mg sodium, 3 g fiber, 4 g protein.

6. McDonalds Fruit & Maple Oatmeal

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The Golden Arches are reportedly experimenting with vegan burgers , but until then you might want to plan on heading to the restaurant for breakfast (because the lunch choices leave something for vegans to desire). That means the fruit and maple oatmeal minus the cream will be your BFF.

Per serving: 290 calories, 2 g fat (0 g saturated), 61 g carbs, 32 g sugar, 130 mg sodium, 5 g fiber, 5 g protein.

7. Subway Veggie Delite 6 on Italian Bread with Subway Vinaigrette

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Its true that select locations carry two completely vegan subs (the Malibu Garden and Black Bean subs). But in the name of ease, you can opt for an old classic, the veggie delite , minus the usual cheese and mayo. Opt for the Subway Vinaigrette instead.

Per sandwich (with vinaigrette, w/o cheese and mayo): 270 calories, 6 g fat (1 g saturated), 45 g carbs, 7 g sugar, 400 mg sodium, 5 g fiber, 9 g protein.

8. Denny's Build-Your-Own Burger With Veggie Patty

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Even Denny's is getting into the veggie-burger game. If you build your own using the veggie patty (which is an Amy's Kitchen veggie burger patty ), wheat bun, and all of your favorite veggies, you've got yourself one filling meal.

Per burger (using veggie patty and whole-wheat bun ): 270 calories, 6 g fat (1 g saturated), 45 g carbs, 7 g sugar, 400 mg sodium, 5 g fiber, 9 g protein.

9. Taco Bell Black Beans and Rice

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While the cinnamon twists and chips and guacamole are certainly tempting (and vegan), the black beans and rice dish is the R.D.-preferred choice. Top with pico de gallo (add 5 calories), lettuce, and guacamole (add 35 calories), and youll have a solid vegan lunch to enjoy.

Per serving (without add-ons): 190 calories, 4 g fat (0 g saturated), 35 g carbs, 0 g sugar, 390 mg sodium, 6 g fiber, 5 g protein.

10. White Castle Veggie Slider With Sweet Thai Sauce

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Had Harold and Kumar been vegans, they might have hit up White Castle for their veggie sliders , a popular menu item amongst the chains vegan customers. You can go with the plain version, but the veggie slider with Sweet Thai Sauce offers a yummy kick that you wont want to pass up. Note: the chain also currently offers Impossible Burger sliders , but to ensure those are truly vegan, ask for them with no cheese.

Per veggie slider: 160 calories, 5 g fat (0 g saturated), 23 g carbs, 4 g sugar, 420 mg sodium, 3 g fiber, 6 g protein.

11. Carl's Jr "Veg It" Famous Star Burger (with fried zucchini)

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Carl's Jr. is another meat-heavy fast-food chain, but their "secret menu" actually provides a vegan option. An easy hack: Order any burger and say "veg it," and the meat patty will be removed. Then, stuff in a side of fried zucchini, and you have one helluva delicious burger. Just don't forget to hold the cheese, mayo, and special sauce, too. Or, they now offer a Beyond Burger option, too. [CAN WE ADD MORE INFO ABOUT THE BEYOND BURGER INSTEAD OF JUST THE ONE LINE AT THE END?]

Per sandwich (estimated) : 650 calories, 26 g fat (7 g saturated), 88 g carbs, 16 g sugar, 1490 mg sodium, 5 g fiber, 17 g protein.

12. Domino's Pizza Thin Crust Pacific Veggie Pizza (no cheese)

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Pizza is tough if you're vegan-there's so much cheese involved! But if you order the pacific veggie pizza from Domino's sans cheese on a thin crust, you'll get lots of filling protein and fiber.

Per 1/8 of medium pizza* : 230 calories, 8 g fat (3.5 g saturated), 27 g carbs, 2 g sugar, 490 mg sodium, 2 g fiber, 10 g protein.

*For the vegetarian, hand-tossed crust. Nutritional data for the vegan option of this pizza was not readily available.

13. Panera Vegan Lentil Quinoa Broth Bowl

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Sometimes vegan fast food options get a bad rap for being less filling than their meaty counterparts. But this vegan bowl from Panera is so hardy, even people with the biggest appetites will be satisfied. It includes a base of organic quinoa and brown rice, topped with lentils, tomato sofrito, kale, spinach, and a bit of lemon-all immersed in an umami soy-miso broth.

Per whole bowl: 270 calories, 7 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 890 g sodium, 43 g carbs, 3 g fiber, 3 g sugar, 22 g protein

14. Starbucks Sprouted Grain Bagel

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There aren't too many vegan food options at Starbucks , but any of their bagels are a safe bet. This sprouted wheat bagel boasts some more nutrients than its plain and cinnamon raisin counterparts, thanks to sprouted wheat and rye, along with flaxseeds, oats, and sunflower seeds. Toast it, top with peanut butter, then pair it with an almond milk cold brew.

Per serving: 330 calories, 6 g fat (0.5 g saturated), 57 g carbs, 4 g sugar, 490 mg sodium, 7 g fiber, 12 g protein

15. Del Taco Beyond Avocado Taco

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Del Taco has an impressive number of vegan and vegetarian options on their menu, but the Beyond Avocado taco is a standout. It involves a crunchy taco shell, filled with seasoned Beyond Meat, lettuce, and tomatoes. Then the whole thing is topped off with avocado. Um, yum!

Per taco: 260 calories, 14 g fat (6 g saturated), 22 g carbs, 2 g sugar, 390 mg sodium, 4 g fiber, 12 g protein