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Adapting a healthy lifestyle and sticking to it are two different things. Most of us get motivated and plan to start living a healthy life from today onwards but they cannot stick to it due to their bad eating habits. Especially those who do not have time to cook their own meal at home. Because finding a meal outside at a fast-food restaurant like McDonald\u2019s is itself a quest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But not anymore! I will be listing down the best Healthy Options at McDonald\u2019s Philippines menu<\/a> that you can eat without compromising your diet routine. Either you want to eat items that have low calories, low sodium, or are keto-friendly, this guide will help you find all including the healthy breakfast options at McDo Philippines.  <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Healthy Options At McDonald\u2019s Philippines – Low Calories Menu Items<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Burger McDo<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

With 347 calories per serving, Burger McDo can be a perfect choice if you want to eat a healthy burger from McDonald\u2019s menu which is developed specially for Filipino taste buds while maintaining your physique. You can get this low calories yet delicious burger mixed with both classic McDonald\u2019s and local Filipino flavors only at \u20b1 143.00<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Below are the detailed nutrition facts of Burger McDo other than calories:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Nutrition Type<\/th>Nutrition Amount<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Fats<\/td>16g<\/td><\/tr>
Carbs <\/td>39g<\/td><\/tr>
Protein<\/td>14g<\/td><\/tr>
Cholesterol<\/td>25mg<\/td><\/tr>
Sodium<\/td>554mg<\/td><\/tr>
Calcium<\/td>76mg<\/td><\/tr>
Potassium<\/td>88mg<\/td><\/tr>
Iron<\/td>04mg<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>
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McDonald\u2019s Cheeseburger<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Next on our list of healthy options at McDonald’s Philippines is a classic McDonald\u2019s burger which has the lowest calories count: 301 per serving, can be a best option for you when it comes to low calories burgers. This in my opinion is the best burger meal you can have without exceeding your calories limit. The standard taste of McDonald\u2019s pure beef patty covered with a piece of American Cheese will satisfy all your burger cravings. Besides calories, below are the nutrition facts of the McDonald\u2019s Cheeseburger for you:
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Nutrition Type<\/th>Nutrition Amount<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Fats<\/td>12g<\/td><\/tr>
Carbs<\/td>33g<\/td><\/tr>
Protein<\/td>15g<\/td><\/tr>
Cholesterol<\/td>40mg<\/td><\/tr>
Sodium<\/td>695mg<\/td><\/tr>
Calcium<\/td>143mg<\/td><\/tr>
Potassium<\/td>177mg<\/td><\/tr>
Iron<\/td>04mg<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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06 Pieces of Chicken McNuggets<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

With the calories count of 260 kCal, Chicken McNuggets are next in the line of healthy options at McDonald’s Philippines. Since the meat of Chicken is thinner than that of beef, I would consider it as a healthier option than both Burger McDo and McDonald\u2019s Cheeseburger.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Other than this, you can combine McNuggets with side drinks like fresh orange juice in order to make your fast-food meal more healthier. If you want to keep your calories count lower, I would suggest you to avoid high-calorie sauces like Creamy Ranch. The breakdown of the nutrition intake you will get on 06 pieces of Chicken McNuggets are:

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Nutrition Type<\/th>Nutrition Amount<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Fats<\/td>18g<\/td><\/tr>
Carbs<\/td>18g<\/td><\/tr>
Protein<\/td>13g<\/td><\/tr>
Cholesterol<\/td>40mg<\/td><\/tr>
Sodium<\/td>700mg<\/td><\/tr>
Calcium<\/td>11mg<\/td><\/tr>
Potassium<\/td>252mg<\/td><\/tr>
Iron<\/td>0.5mg<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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McDonald\u2019s Apple Pie<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This item I have added specially for those who usually have sweet cravings. The baked Apple Pie from McDonald\u2019s Desserts menu<\/a> has a decent of calories which is almost 250 kCal (unofficial), which makes it fall under the Low Calories menu items of healthy options at McDonald\u2019s Philippines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Although it has a low amount of calories, it has a high amount of saturated fats, and sugar. That is why I would recommend you to eat it once in a blue moon rather than having it every other day.

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Nutrition Type<\/th>Nutrition Amount<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Fats<\/td>11g<\/td><\/tr>
Carbs<\/td>33g<\/td><\/tr>
Protein<\/td>02g<\/td><\/tr>
Cholesterol<\/td>00mg<\/td><\/tr>
Sodium<\/td>100mg<\/td><\/tr>
Calcium<\/td>06mg<\/td><\/tr>
Potassium<\/td>70mg<\/td><\/tr>
Iron<\/td>01mg<\/td><\/tr>
Added Sugar<\/td>14mg<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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McDonald\u2019s Philippines – Healthy Menu Items In Low Sodium Category<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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McCrispy Chicken Fillet with Rice<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A proper meal which can be considered as a Healthy Options at McDonald\u2019s Philippines in my opinion is McCrispy Chicken Fillet with Rice. It has the lowest amount of sodium (336mg) as compared to other items at McDo Menu Philippines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is also a great source of low calories and a decent amount of protein intake. See the detailed nutrition facts of McCrispy Chicken Fillet with Rice below:
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Nutrition Type<\/th>Nutrition Amount<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Calories<\/td>332kCal<\/td><\/tr>
Fats<\/td>06g<\/td><\/tr>
Carbs<\/td>56g<\/td><\/tr>
Protein<\/td>12.5g<\/td><\/tr>
Cholesterol<\/td>13mg<\/td><\/tr>
Calcium<\/td>15mg<\/td><\/tr>
Potassium<\/td>145mg<\/td><\/tr>
Iron<\/td>2.8mg<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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McChicken Sandwich – Without Mayonnaise<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Many health organizations<\/a> claim that having a sufficient amount of sodium is essential for us. They claim that an average adult should take approximately 2300 mg of sodium per day. Considering this fact, McChicken Sandwich from McDonald\u2019s Philippines, falls under the criteria of low Sodium healthy options at McDonald’s menu which you can eat while keeping your health in check.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The normal McChicken Sandwich contains about 711 mg of Sodium in it. However, if you order it without Mayonnaise then the Sodium levels can drop to 550-600mg, which is 22-25% of the total intake of Sodium you should have. Besides lower sodium content, McChicken sandwiches also have low amount calories and a decent amount of protein for you in them.

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Nutrition Type<\/th>Nutrition Amount<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Calories<\/td>383kCal<\/td><\/tr>
Fats<\/td>17g<\/td><\/tr>
Carbs<\/td>41g<\/td><\/tr>
Protein<\/td>10g<\/td><\/tr>
Cholesterol<\/td>45mg<\/td><\/tr>
Calcium<\/td>58mg<\/td><\/tr>
Potassium<\/td>241mg<\/td><\/tr>
Iron<\/td>2.8mg<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Crispy Fish Fillet Sandwich – Without Tartar Sauce<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Crispy Fish Fillet Sandwich is available for a limited time in McDonald\u2019s Philippines. I am adding it in this list of healthy options at McDonald’s because it is currently available at all of the outlets in the Philippines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Although, the sandwich itself contains 580mg of Sodium content if you order it with Tartar sauce which you can consider as a lower amount. However to make it more healthy in terms of low sodium contents you can ask the order taker to remove the Tartar sauce. After its removal the amount of Sodium will drop down to 480-500mg.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Other than sodium, it also has low calories, and some essential minerals like potassium and iron in it. The values of each nutrition element are as follows:
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Calories<\/td>390kCal<\/td><\/tr>
Fats<\/td>19g<\/td><\/tr>
Carbs<\/td>39g<\/td><\/tr>
Protein<\/td>16g<\/td><\/tr>
Cholesterol<\/td>30mg<\/td><\/tr>
Calcium<\/td>60mg<\/td><\/tr>
Potassium<\/td>290mg<\/td><\/tr>
Iron<\/td>02mg<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Blueberry Cheesecake<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

While going through the McCafe pastry menu items, I was checking if there is any item which I can list into Healthy Options at McDonald\u2019s Philippines. I was surprised by the fact that Blueberry cheesecake was a perfect fit in the Low Sodium Menu Items category. Unlike the other items in its category, it does have the lowest amount of sodium in it, which is 176mg. Majority of the McCafe menu items contain around 20-30% of the recommended average intake per day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, it has a high amount of calories, sugar, fats, and carbs. Only consume it occasionally or whenever you feel like you are having a sweet tooth. Below are the detailed nutrition facts of McCafe Blueberry Cheesecake:
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Nutrition Type<\/th>Nutrition Amount<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Calories<\/td>470kCal<\/td><\/tr>
Fats<\/td>28g<\/td><\/tr>
Carbs<\/td>48g<\/td><\/tr>
Protein<\/td>06g<\/td><\/tr>
Cholesterol<\/td>90mg<\/td><\/tr>
Calcium<\/td>107mg<\/td><\/tr>
Potassium<\/td>85mg<\/td><\/tr>
Iron<\/td>07mg<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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McDonald\u2019s Philippines – Keto-Friendly Menu Items<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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To maintain your ketosis, McDonald\u2019s is not a very good option. However, thanks to its customizable menu you can remove some of the items from your meal in order to cut down carbs. 

Before I list down the items that you can consider as Keto-Friendly options, there are items that you should avoid are at any cost:<\/p>\n\n\n\n