Drive-thru dinners don’t have to derail your weight loss goals! 🍔🚗💨
Here’s the Protein-to-Calorie Hack that makes ordering on the go a breeze:
🔁 The Quick Math Trick:
1️⃣ Look at the grams of protein
2️⃣ Add a zero to that number (protein x 10)
3️⃣ Compare it to the total calories
✔️ The CLOSER the numbers = the BETTER the choice!
Example:
🥗 Meal has 27g protein → Add a zero = 270
📊 Calories = 300
➡️ 300 – 270 = 30 → ✅ Great option!
Now compare:
🍟 Meal has 27g protein, but 470 calories
➡️ 470 – 270 = 200 → ❌ Not ideal
🎯 Aim for meals with 30g+ of protein and calories that are close to that “protein x 10” number.
💡 Why It Works
Protein helps keep you full 🍽️, supports muscle retention 💪, and plays a key role in fat loss 🔥.
By choosing meals with a strong protein-to-calorie ratio, you’re getting the most out of every bite—without needing to overthink or track every single thing 📉🧠.
🎯 Final Tip
Use this method to find 2–3 go-to options at your favorite fast food or takeout spots 🍔🥡.
That way, even on the busiest days 🏃♀️📚, you can feel confident in what you’re ordering and stay aligned with your goals 🎯✅.
You’ve got this—even in the chaos of end-of-school madness! 🎒📅🙌
By Devon Price, RD/LD
Nutrition and wellness have been at the heart of Devon’s career since graduating from Murray State University in 2009 with a degree in Nutrition and Dietetics. She has spent most of her career in bariatrics, specializing in helping individuals navigate sustainable, healthy change. Outside of work, she is a wife and mom of four who enjoys painting, reading, and baking the occasional perfect macaron.
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