Fast Food Lunches Under 400 Calories

If you are trying to stick to your New Year's diet goal and your schedule requires you to get your food on the go, it's easy to find a satisfying and filling lunch at many of the most popular fast food chains for 400 calories and under. These lunch ideas will get you started, but if you want more options, request a nutritional guide from your favorite restaurant and mix and match your own favorite combination.

McDonalds Premium Grilled Chicken Classic Sandwich and a Diet Coke are 420 calories. Leave the mayo off the sandwich and you can add a side salad with half a packet of low fat balsamic vinaigrette. You can also enjoy any of McDonald's premium salads with grilled chicken (avoid the crispy chicken) and low fat dressings for under 400 calories. A Cheeseburger paired with a Fruit 'n Yogurt Parfait also comes under 400 calories.

Jamba Juice has a wide variety of smoothies that are 300 calories or less. The 24 ounce size of Grape Escape, Raspberry Rainbow, Passion Berry Breeze, Strawberry Nirvana, Mango Mantra, Berry Fulfilling, Matcha Green Tea Mist, and Strawberry Whirl are just a few of smoothies that are around 300 calories. Pair the smoothie with a 100 calorie bag of popcorn or a granola bar for a more filling lunch.

At Taco Bell you can enjoy two Crunchy Tacos or Crunchy Taco Supremes with a diet soda or one Burrito Supreme or Fiesta Burrito with any type of meat and a diet soda. The Steak Grilled Taquitos with sour cream, guacamole, or salsa all come in under 400 calories.

If you are craving a sandwich try Quiznos Honey Bourbon Chicken Sandwich or Tuscan Turkey sandwich. Their Black and Bleu Salad is just under 400 calories if you leave off the flatbread. A bowl of chili and a side salad with fat free balsamic vinaigrette with a diet drink is just over 400 calories.

If you order the Mandarin Chicken or Kung Pao Chicken with a side of steamed vegetables instead of rice at Panda Express, your meal will be just under 400 calories. You can also order the Mongolian Beef, no rice, and two veggie spring rolls. One serving of Chow Mein is just less than 400 calories.

If you are at a pizza restaurant's buffet, serve yourself a large salad with low fat or fat free dressing and two pieces of pizza that have vegetables and lean meats as toppings and your meals calorie total should be around 400 calories.