Lifestyle Guide

The Pancreatitis Fast Food Survival Guide

What to order at Starbucks, Subway, and Chick-fil-A to stay safe and avoid flare-ups.

Starbucks

Safe Choices

Sous Vide Egg Bites (Egg White & Red Pepper)

~9g Fat

High protein, soft texture.

Oatmeal (Custom)

2.5g Fat

Order with water, add blueberries, skip the nut packet.

Nitro Cold Brew

0g Fat

Ask for a splash of Almond Milk.

Avoid These

Frappuccinos

Chemical thickeners irritate pancreas.

Bacon & Gruyere Bites

19g Fat — High Risk.

Banana Loaf

20g Fat — Hidden oils.

Subway

Menu ItemThe HackFat Content
6" Turkey BreastWheat bread, no cheese, load up veggies, vinegar/mustard only.3.5g
Veggie Delite SaladNo cheese, Sweet Onion Sauce on side.1.0g
Rotisserie ChickenWhite meat, no skin, no cheese.5.0g

Chick-fil-A

Safe Choices

Grilled Nuggets (8ct)

3g Fat

Protein-packed without the fried coating.

Market Salad (Grilled)

5g Fat

Use Light Balsamic dressing.

Fruit Cup

0g Fat

Fresh fruit, no added ingredients.

The Sauce Trap

Watch out! The wrong sauce can sabotage your safe order.

DANGER

Chick-fil-A Sauce: 13g Fat

SAFE

BBQ & Honey Mustard: 0g Fat

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