Goal guide · Diabetic-Friendly

Best Diabetic-Friendly Fast Food Options

Managing diabetes doesn't mean avoiding restaurants. We found the best diabetic-friendly options across 60+ chain restaurants — low sugar, low carb meals that help keep blood sugar stable.

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Top picks (60)

Ranked using the Atey20 database across 60+ chain restaurants.

#ItemChainCaloriesProteinCarbsFat
12 Pc Chicken (Spicy)Popeyes69038g17g52g
2Unsweetened Iced Tea (Medium)Chick-fil-A00g0g0g
3Classic OatmealStarbucks1605g28g3g
4ChickenChipotle18032g0g7g
5SteakChipotle15021g1g6g
6BarbacoaChipotle17024g2g7g
7CarnitasChipotle21023g0g12g
8Zesty Buffalo SauceChick-fil-A250g1g3g
9Tomatillo-Red Chili SalsaChipotle300g4g0g
10Romaine LettuceChipotle50g1g0g
11CheeseChipotle1106g1g8g
12Extra Crispy DrumstickKFC16012g5g10g
13Flour Tortilla (Taco)Chipotle802g13g3g
14Crispy Corn TortillaChipotle701g10g3g
1510 Piece Chicken McNuggetsMcDonald's41023g25g24g
166 Piece Chicken McNuggetsMcDonald's25014g15g15g
174 Piece Chicken McNuggetsMcDonald's1709g10g10g
18Hash Browns (6 pc)Dunkin'1302g15g7g
19Hash BrownsChick-fil-A2702g24g18g
20Hash BrownsMcDonald's1401g18g8g
21Mashed Potatoes with Gravy (Individual)KFC1102g17g4g
22Chicken Fries (9 pc)Burger King28014g20g16g
23Grilled Nuggets (8-count)Chick-fil-A13025g1g3g
24Side SaladMcDonald's202g3g0g
25Pinto BeansChipotle1308g21g2g
26Hash Brown Scramble Bowl with NuggetsChick-fil-A47029g19g30g
27Avocado SpreadStarbucks901g6g8g
28Fresh Tomato SalsaChipotle250g4g0g
29Supergreens Salad MixChipotle151g3g0g
30Chicken Nuggets (8-count)Chick-fil-A25027g11g11g
31Chicken Nuggets (12-count)Chick-fil-A38040g17g17g
32Crunchy TacoTaco Bell1708g13g9g
33Queso BlancoChipotle1205g4g9g
34Mashed Potatoes with Gravy (Regular)Popeyes1102g17g4g
35Grilled Nuggets (12-count)Chick-fil-A20038g2g5g
36GuacamoleChipotle2302g8g22g
37Red Beans and Rice (Regular)Popeyes2308g28g10g
38Garden Herb Ranch SauceChick-fil-A1400g1g15g
39Original Recipe BreastKFC39039g11g21g
40Chick-n-Strips (3-count)Chick-fil-A31030g15g14g
41Sour CreamChipotle1102g2g9g
42Turkey Bacon, Cheddar & Egg White SandwichStarbucks23017g28g5g
43Mac & Cheese (Individual)KFC1405g17g5g
44Cold Brew with MilkStarbucks352g3g2g
45Turkey Bacon Cheddar SandwichStarbucks23017g28g6g
46Sausage McMuffinMcDonald's40014g29g26g
47Sausage McMuffin with EggMcDonald's48020g30g30g
48Black BeansChipotle1308g22g2g
49Fajita VegetablesChipotle201g5g0g
50Tomatillo-Green Chili SalsaChipotle150g4g0g
51Chicken Noodle Soup (Cup)Chick-fil-A17010g25g4g
52Soft Taco (Beef)Taco Bell1809g18g9g
53Chicken Supremes (3 pc)Bojangles50027g28g30g
54Bacon & Gruyere Egg BitesStarbucks30019g9g21g
55Kale & Mushroom Egg BitesStarbucks23015g11g14g
56Bacon Gouda SandwichStarbucks36019g30g17g
57Side SaladChick-fil-A16010g8g10g
58Egg White GrillChick-fil-A30027g29g8g
59Egg White & Roasted Red Pepper Egg BitesStarbucks17012g11g8g
60Apple SlicesMcDonald's150g4g0g

Best Diabetic-Friendly choice at each chain

  • Popeyes: 2 Pc Chicken (Spicy) (17g carbs · 0g sugar)
  • Chick-fil-A: Unsweetened Iced Tea (Medium) (0g carbs · 0g sugar)
  • Starbucks: Classic Oatmeal (28g carbs · 0g sugar)
  • Chipotle: Chicken (0g carbs · 0g sugar)
  • KFC: Extra Crispy Drumstick (5g carbs · 0g sugar)
  • McDonald's: 10 Piece Chicken McNuggets (25g carbs · 0g sugar)
  • Dunkin': Hash Browns (6 pc) (15g carbs · 0g sugar)
  • Burger King: Chicken Fries (9 pc) (20g carbs · 1g sugar)
  • Taco Bell: Crunchy Taco (13g carbs · 1g sugar)
  • Bojangles: Chicken Supremes (3 pc) (28g carbs · 2g sugar)

Frequently asked questions

What fast food can diabetics eat?

Lean proteins with veggies and minimal starches are safest. Atey20 flags lower-sugar, lower-carb meals across 60+ chains so you can eat out confidently.

What fast food won't spike blood sugar?

2 Pc Chicken (Spicy) (17g carbs, 0g sugar), Unsweetened Iced Tea (Medium) (0g carbs, 0g sugar), Classic Oatmeal (28g carbs, 0g sugar)

How do I track my macros when eating fast food?

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