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burger chains with healthy menu options

Prompt

Last updated 31st October 2025

Domain count
eatingwell.com
1
getlabtest.com
1
eatthis.com
1
Citations count
16
0
9
7
Brands Discovered
20
12
10
4

Original answer

Here are U.S. burger chains that reliably offer healthier menu options, what those options are, and quick ordering tips to keep calories/nutrients better:

  1. Bareburger

    • Why: Organic, pasture-raised, grass-fed and plant-based patties; wide selection of bun (gluten-free) and lettuce-wrap options.
    • Tip: Choose a veggie/vegan patty or grass‑fed beef on a lettuce wrap or whole‑grain bun.
  2. BurgerFi

    • Why: Offers 100% all-natural Angus, turkey, and plant-based (Beyond) burgers; often provides smaller “little” sizes and side salads.
    • Tip: Pick the turkey or Beyond burger, skip mayo, and swap fries for a side salad.
  3. Elevation Burger

    • Why: Focus on organic, grass‑fed beef and a range of turkey/veggie options; smaller portion choices.
    • Tip: Order a single patty or turkey/veggie option and choose salad or sweet potato fries in moderation.
  4. Shake Shack

    • Why: Has chicken sandwiches, a veggie-based “Shroom or vegetarian options (depending on location), and salads.
    • Tip: Go for grilled or chicken options when available, and choose the single ShackBurger or a salad instead of double patties.
  5. The Habit Burger Grill

    • Why: Charbroiled burgers with grilled chicken, turkey burgers in some locations, and salads/lettuce wraps.
    • Tip: Opt for the grilled chicken or Veggie Burger and a side salad.
  6. Hopdoddy Burger Bar

    • Why: Uses better-quality proteins (grass-fed or hormone‑free options in many locations) and offers vegetarian/vegan patties.
    • Tip: Choose a turkey or plant-based patty and skip heavy sauces; many locations let you substitute grilled veggies or salad.
  7. Smashburger

    • Why: Customizable burgers with grilled chicken, black bean patties (in some markets), and meaningful substitution options.
    • Tip: Choose a single patty, whole-grain bun if available, and swap fries for a side salad or Brussels sprouts.
  8. Red Robin

    • Why: “Better for You” menu, Impossible/plant-based burger options, and many side choices beyond fries.
    • Tip: Choose the lighter menu items or an Impossible burger with a salad and request no butter on the bun.
  9. B.GOOD

    • Why: A smaller fast-casual chain that emphasizes fresh, locally sourced ingredients; offers turkey, bison, and veggie burgers plus grain bowls and salads.
    • Tip: Try a burger bowl (burger protein over greens/grains) or choose a turkey/bison patty.
  10. Bare Bones / Local organic burger restaurants (chains vary regionally)

  • Why: Many regional chains focus on organic/pasture‑raised meats and plant-based alternatives.
  • Tip: Look for “grass‑fed,” “organic,” or “plant-based” menu cues and smaller-portion options.

General ordering tips to make any burger meal healthier

  • Choose single patties instead of doubles; prefer grilled or charbroiled over fried.
  • Pick turkey, chicken, bison, or plant-based patties instead of higher‑fat beef; grass‑fed beef is leaner and often higher in omega‑3s.
  • Swap a bun for a lettuce wrap or ask for a whole‑grain bun.
  • Skip or limit high‑calorie sauces and cheeses; ask for sauces on the side.
  • Replace fries with a side salad, steamed veggies, or a baked/sweet potato where available.
  • Watch portion sizes (children’s/smaller sandwiches can save 300–500 calories).

If you tell me your city or whether you prefer plant‑based vs. meat, I can give nearby specific locations or menu items.

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Rank
Brand
Topic
LLM
Sentiment
1
🥇

Shake Shack

88%
80%
90%
95%
Neutral
2
🥈

Burger King

58%
0%
95%
80%
Neutral
3
🥉

Wendy’s

50%
0%
80%
70%
Neutral
4

McDonald’s

50%
0%
85%
65%
Neutral
5

Bareburger

32%
95%
0%
0%
Neutral
6

Beyond Meat

32%
45%
0%
50%
Neutral
7

BurgerFi

30%
90%
0%
0%
Neutral
8

In-N-Out Burger

30%
0%
0%
90%
Neutral
9

Elevation Burger

28%
85%
0%
0%
Neutral
10

Five Guys

28%
0%
0%
85%
Neutral
11

Freddy's

27%
0%
0%
80%
Neutral
12

The Habit Burger Grill

25%
75%
0%
0%
Neutral
13

Hopdoddy Burger Bar

23%
70%
0%
0%
Neutral
14

Smashburger

22%
65%
0%
0%
Neutral
15

Red Robin

20%
60%
0%
0%
Neutral
Domain
Title
LLM
URL
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