Arby’s, one of those places that I think about as being “healthier” fast food joints. I shouldn’t have looked up the nutritional info because ignorance definitely was bliss. But lets break this down and see what has potential.
From my previous post, my goal is to aim for around 1000 calories at lunch. Because I’m wanting to be healthy, I try to get a Market Fresh Sandwich of some sort. With random choice I get :
- small drink : 180
- small fries : 338
- Roast Turkey Ranch & Bacon Sandwich : 834
Ouch, that total comes to 1420, with my standard 5% adjustment, and no refills. And just switching to water isn’t going to help. Well they have wraps, that cuts out around 130 more calories, and while close its not quite enough. It’s a shame because I think those sandwiches are tasty but obviously to much food, just in pure volume. Wonder what my other choices are? Little bit of excel magic later I get
Of course the children sandwiches rises to the top. But if have to get that soda, you limited to 17 items or 1/3 of the menu. There’s the Vineyard Salad but any dressings will add at least 200 calories. But the most of the basic sandwiches, with exception of crispy sandwiches, pass my trigger line. Removing soda provides double the choices. But there are limited choices on subs (French Dip and Hot Ham & Swiss) as well no Market Choices. Maybe it’s time to move this choice off my rotation for work lunches. Making educated choices can be a pain! 
