Fast casual restaurant entrées higher in calories than fast food

Dieters looking to cut calories may believe it’s best to pick a fast casual restaurant over a fast food chain, but new research shows that may not be the best choice. According to researchers, entrées at fast casual restaurants — a category that includes restaurants such as Chipotle and Panera Bread — have a higher average calorie count than fast food establishments, such as a McDonald’s or Bojangles.