We all need a quick fix for dinner every now and then. But you don't have to clog your arteries and gain five pounds to enjoy an easy meal. Not all fast foods were created equal, and some are even pretty healthy. Don't believe it?

Healthline chose 16 popular fast food restaurants – from drive- thru burger joints to pizza deliverers – and pitted them against each other in a head-to-head, tournament-style competition to see which one provides the healthiest option out there. And we made sure that each of these meals was a REAL meal – so no sandwich-only or one-slice-of-pizza nutrition stats here. We want you to go to bed healthy, but also satiated.

We took into account nutritional statistics like calories, saturated fat, and carbohydrates, but also included other dietary essentials like protein and fiber in our decision-making process. And of course, taste was a factor as well. It took a well-rounded, healthy meal to win this competition.

So maybe you’re on a family vacation and are looking for a quick and healthy meal on the side of the road. Or maybe you are on the way home from work and don’t feel like cooking tonight. Which fast food option is the best way to go? Healthline is here to help. Launch the Bracket.