In The Santa Clause movie, Scott Calvin and his son visit Denny's late in the evening after burning their holiday meal because America's diner is always open. Besides always being open, Denny's is probably best known for breakfast because it is served all day long. If breakfast isn't for you, a variety of other diner favorites are available to meet all kinds of tastes. In America, diners or "greasy spoons" were known for great tasting foods that were less than healthy. Today, Denny's attempts to keep the diner favorites while also offering more nutritionally fit meal options as well as a value menu so both the nutrition and cost conscience patron can find what they are looking for.
 
Denny's Fit Fare guide will be your key to better nutrition at your next visit. In addition to a variety of designated Fit Fare options, you can also substitute healthier items like egg whites, chicken sausage, turkey bacon, wheat pancakes, sugar-free syrup, Fit Fare fresh veggies, or seasonal fruit in any meal. The Fit Fare logos will help you identify the best choices to meet your nutrition meal goals.

• Fit Fare Lean: Under 15 grams of fat
• Fit Fare Light: Under 550 calories
• Fit Fare Protein: Over 20 grams of protein
• Fit Fare Fiber: Over 8 grams of fiber

 
Here are the best choices we found that might help you stay within your nutrition goals as you enjoy a meal away from home.

Best Choices to Build Your Own Grand Slam Breakfast

• Egg Whites (4 oz serving)

• English Muffin (1 piece no margarine)

• Grilled Ham (3 oz serving)

• Grits with Margarine (12 oz serving)

• Oatmeal with Milk (10 oz serving)

• Hearty Wheat Pancakes (2 cake serving)

• Seasonal Fruit (4 oz serving)

• Low Fat Yogurt (6 oz serving)

Other Breakfast Options
 
Fit Slam – Scrambled egg whites with fresh spinach and grape tomatoes with turkey bacon, English muffin and seasonal fruit

Calories – 390
Fat – 12 grams
Sodium – 850 mg
Carbohydrate – 46 grams
Fiber – 5 grams
Protein – 27 grams
 
Fit Fare Omelette – Egg white omelette with spinach, mushrooms, pico de gallo and shredded Cheddar cheese with turkey bacon and a side of seasonal fruit

Calories – 390
Fat – 18 grams
Sodium – 870 mg
Carbohydrate – 25 grams
Fiber – 4 grams
Protein – 34 grams
 
Harvest Oatmeal Breakfast – Bowl of oatmeal with fresh apples, dried cranberries, brown sugar and milk with turkey bacon and seasonal fruit

Calories – 530
Fat – 11 grams
Sodium – 600 mg
Carbohydrate – 93 grams
Fiber – 9 grams
Protein – 19 grams
 
Salads and Sandwiches
 
Cranberry Apple Chicken Salad – 13 oz serving size with balsamic vinaigrette dressing and no bread

Calories – 370 (8 oz half size serving – 310)
Fat – 12 grams (8 oz half size serving – 10 grams)
Sodium – 610 mg (8 oz half size serving – 590 mg)
Carbohydrate – 32 grams (8 oz half size serving – 21 grams)
Fiber – 3 grams (8 oz half size serving – 2 grams)
Protein – 36 grams for both
 
Veggie Burger topped with Pepper Jack Cheese, fresh spinach, tomato and grilled mushrooms on a whole wheat bun and served with Fit Fare fresh veggies and balsamic vinaigrette for dipping

Calories – 540
Fat – 13 grams
Sodium – 1,340 mg
Carbohydrate – 76 grams
Fiber – 11 grams
Protein – 13 grams
 
Chicken Avocado Sandwich – Seasoned chicken breast grilled topped with diced avocado, pico de gallo, lettuce and sour cream on a whole-wheat bun and served with Fit Fare fresh veggies

Calories – 520
Fat – 16 grams
Sodium – 2,040 mg
Carbohydrate – 48 grams
Fiber – 6 grams
Protein – 46 grams
 
American Dinner Classics
 
Fit Fare Sweet & Tangy BBQ Chicken – Two seasoned and grilled chicken breasts with signature Sweet & Tangy BBQ sauce and served with smoked Cheddar mashed potatoes, fiesta corn and dinner bread

Calories – 630
Fat – 13 grams
Sodium – 1,230 mg
Carbohydrate – 56 grams
Fiber – 6 grams
Protein – 78 grams
 
Fit Fare Tilapia Ranchero – Seasoned and grilled white fish fillet topped with pico de gallo and diced avocado and served with a side of Cheddar mashed potatoes and dinner bread

Calories - 450
Fat – 19 grams
Sodium – 930 mg
Carbohydrate – 40 grams
Fiber – 3 grams
Protein – 53 grams
 
55+ Menu
 
Senior Fit Fare Omelette – Egg white omelette with spinach, mushrooms, pico de gallo and shredded Cheddar cheese with a side of seasonal fruit and a bowl of oatmeal with milk

Calories – 480
Fat – 18 grams
Sodium – 690 mg
Carbohydrate – 57 grams
Fiber – 9 grams
Protein – 27 grams
 
Senior Fit Fare Grilled Chicken – Seasoned and grilled chicken breast with corn, broccoli, and garden salad with balsamic vinaigrette

Calories – 540
Fat – 16 grams
Sodium – 810 mg
Carbohydrate – 52 grams
Fiber – 8 grams
Protein – 48 grams
 
While there are many high calorie, high fat, and high sodium choices that we encourage you to avoid, the new Fit Fare does provide some options when you visit this casual dining restaurant.

What greasy spoon favorite do you wish would get a healthy makeover?