California's menu-labeling legislation has created a good nutritional resource for diners. But a guy can look pretty geeky studying the small print at ye local fast-food joint while those behind him in line are tapping their feet and clearing their throats in annoyance.
A new Web site, www.goodfoodnearyou.com, allows people to check out the healthiest choices before heading to Burger King, Applebee's, Subway, etc.
Take our quiz about some restaurant entrees, courtesy of Good Food Near You:
1. At P.F. Chang's China Bistro, which entree has the least amount of fat (per gram)?
a) Kung Pao Scallops
b) Double Pan Fried Noodles
c) Orange Peel Beef
2. At the Old Spaghetti Factory, which item contains the most calories?
a) Dinner Chicken Caeser Salad
b) Chicken Parmigiana
c) Rigatoni Bolognese
3. True or false: At Subway, it's healthier to order the double bacon and cheese breakfast wrap than the 6-inch tuna sandwich.
4. At Johnny Rockets diner, the most fat-laden entree is:
a) Egg salad sandwich
b) Chicken club sandwich
c) Chili dog
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ANSWERS: 1: b (noodles,70g of fat; scallops, 76g; beef, 82g); 2: a (salad, 1,280 calories; parmigiana, 840; rigatoni, 620); 3: true (tuna, 530 calories, 31g fat, 44g carbohydrates; breakfast wrap, 480 calories, 27g fat, 38g carbs); 4: b (chicken, 50 g fat; egg, 49g; chili, 46g).
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Source: www.goodfoodnearyou.com
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