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Sometimes you just can't beat Wendy's 4 for $4 deal or resist your favorite go-to menu item. However, you should be wary when ordering one certain meal the next time you visit the fast food chain's drive-thru. Read on to find out the one food you should never order at a Wendy's drive-thru, according to an employee.
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Rich & Meaty Chili
Stay away from Wendy's chili. According to a Reddit thread, mutiple Wendy's employees weighed in and warned customers not to order the chili off of the Wendy's menu. The employees said that the meat used for the chili is typically old and dried up. And no one wants to eat meat that isn't fresh, right?
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This drive-thru ordering tip is good to remember, especially since you may have been ordering the hot dish if you're on a diet. It's no secret that there are limited "healthy" selections at fast food chains, but some options, such as Wendy's chili, are in fact low in calories.
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The Wendy's chili is actually only just 170 calories for a small cup serving. A large cup of the chili is still pretty healthy coming in at just 250 calories. However, you should definitely look toward other menu items to find a fresher alternative at Wendy's. For instance, Wendy's grilled chicken sandwich has 34 grams of protein and is 370 calories.
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Sometimes you have to sacrifice calories for fresher options at fast food chains. And whether you're making a quick stop at Wendy's or another chain we've got you covered with the tips that you need to know. So, make sure to check out McDonald's vegan burger news and the one sandwich you shouldn't order from McDonald's, according to an employee.
