Thursday, May 28, 2009
Worst Food in America
WORST MILKSHAKE
McDonald's Large Triple Thick Chocolate Milkshake1160 calories27 g fat (16 g saturated fat)168 g sugar510 mg sodiumYou'd be better off eating two Quarter Pounders than sucking down one of these belt-breaking shakes. Steer clear of milkshakes at the golden arches. If you have to have a frozen dessert, order a vanilla ice cream cone to save more than 1,000 calories. Make swaps like that every week and watch the pounds melt off!
WORST VALUE-MENU ITEM
Burger King Spicy Chick'n Crisp Sandwich450 calories30 g fat (5 g saturated fat)810 mg sodiumLean economic times make the value menu more appealing than ever. And that's fine—most dollar menus have a few sensible items. But if you eat this sandwich often, saving a few bucks will quickly result in a surplus around your waistline.
WORST MEXICAN ENTRÉE
Taco Bell Grilled Stuft Beef Burrito680 calories30 g fat (10 g saturated fat)2120 mg sodiumDitch this and order two grilled steak soft tacos (or any menu item) "fresco" style, and the Bell boys will replace cheese and sauces with a chunky tomato salsa, helping to cut calories in half and fat by at least 25 percent.
WORST HOT SANDWICH
Sonic Chicken Club TOASTER Sandwich742 calories46 g fat (11 g saturated, 0.5 g trans)1,742 mg sodiumHow can a chicken sandwich pack so much fat? Start with a fried chicken breast, add bacon, cheese, and mayo, and you're there. Add to that the sodium equivalent of 53 saltine crackers, and you're looking at a serious dietary disaster. Ditch the chicken for beef and save 10 grams of fat.
WORST CRISPY CHICKEN SANDWICH
Hardee's Big Chicken Fillet Sandwich800 calories37 g fat (6 g saturated fat)1890 mg sodiumA general rule: Avoid sandwiches with words like "big" and "monster" in the name. Hardee's Monster Thickburger is another example—it comes in at 1,420 calories, 108 grams of fat, and more saturated fat than you want in 2 days.
WORST ROAST BEEF SANDWICH
Arby's Roast Beef and Swiss Market Fresh Sandwich810 calories42 g fat (13 g saturated fat)1780 mg sodiumThe unwholesome trinity of mayo, Italian sub sauce, and processed Swiss cheese make this sandwich the clear loser in the battle of the beef. The Super Roast Beef replaces mayo with a low-cal spicy pepper sauce and totals 370 fewer calories.
WORST CHICKEN STRIPS
Dairy Queen 6-Piece Chicken Strip Basket1,270 calories67 g fat (11 g saturated fat)2,910 mg sodiumThese strips deliver more grams of fat than four DQ Homestyle Burgers, and nearly 300 more calories than a Large Strawberry CheeseQuake Blizzard.
WORST DRIVE-THRU BREAKFAST SANDWICH
Jack in the Box Sausage, Egg & Cheese Biscuit740 calories55 g fat (17 g saturated fat)1430 mg sodiumSkip biscuits at all costs. This one contains nearly a full day's worth of saturated fat (check out the 12 worst breakfast foods in the supermarket for other must-have tips on starting your morning right--rather than with a rude awakening!). Instead try the Bacon Breakfast Jack--16 grams of protein makes it a surprisingly good way to start your day.
THE WORST DRIVE -THRU MEAL IN AMERICA
Carl's Jr. Double Six Dollar Burgerwith Medium Natural cut Fries and 32 oz Coke2,618 Calories144 g fat (51.5 g saturated fat)2892 mg sodiumOf all the gut-growing, heart-stopping, life-threatening burgers in the fast food world, there is none whose damage to your general well-being is as catastrophic as this. Consider these heart-stopping comparisons: This meal has the caloric equivalent of 13 Krispy Kreme Original Glazed Donuts; the saturated fat equivalent of 52 strips of bacon; and the salt equivalent of seven and a half large orders of McDonald's French fries!
WORST GRILLED CHICKEN
Jack in the Box Chipotle Chicken Ciabatta690 calories28 g fat (9 g saturated fat)1850 mg sodiumUnlike many other fast food restaurants that have made the shift away from trans fats, Jack in the Box's menu has a number of items with more than 5 grams of the stuff—and some with up to 13 grams of it! There's no"safe" level of trans fats, but the recommendation is that you don't eat more than 2 grams of the heart-harming junk per day. Add fries to this sandwich, and you'll take in three and a half times your daily limit.
WORST "HEALTHY" FOOD
Arby's Roast Turkey and Swiss Market Fresh Sandwich708 calories29 g fat (8 g saturated fat)1,676 mg sodiumAvoid any sandwich made on honey wheat bread: Two slices contain a staggering 361 calories and 68 grams of carbs. Cut those in half by sticking to a sesame bun.
WORST CHEESEBURGER
Hardee's Monster Thickburger1,420 calories108 g fat (43 g saturated fat)2,770 mg sodium230 mg cholesterolThis burger is called "Monster" for a reason. It's got the caloric equivalent of almost six McDonald's hamburgers, the saturated fat equivalent of 43 strips of Oscar Mayer bacon, and the sodium equivalent of 84 saltine crackers. You'll almost satisfy your entire day's worth of calories in one sitting, so opt for the significantly less monstrous Low-Carb Thickburger, instead, and save 1,000 calories that you can allocate to more deserving and nutritious fare.
WORST SIDE
Arby's Large Mozzarella Sticks849 calories56 g fat (26 g saturated fat)2730 mg sodiumAnything with as much saturated fat as a Triple Whopper should not be called a side. If it's cheese you crave, order the French Dip ‘N Swiss or Hot Ham and Cheese Sandwich instead to save more than 500 calories.
WORST POTATO SIDE
Jack in the Box Bacon Cheddar Potato Wedges720 calories48 g fat (15 g saturated fat, 12 g trans fats)1,360 mg sodium48 g carbohydratesYou probably don't need us to tell you that bacon, cheese, and fried potatoes are not a healthful trio. What's worse, though, is that Jack in the Box cooks in trans-fatty vegetable shortening, which has been linked to heart disease. It's no secret that French fries can ruin an otherwise sensible meal, but these things take destruction to another level entirely.
WORST SALAD
Chick-fil-A Chick-n-Strips Salad with Buttermilk Ranch Dressing800 calories60 g fat (12 g saturated fat)1745 mg sodiumWith 17 more grams of fat than Taco Bell's Fiesta Taco Salad, this is the worst salad from any drive-thru. The dressing alone sets you back 42.5 grams of fat.
WORST DESSERT
Dairy Queen Large Strawberry CheeseQuake Blizzard990 calories39 g fat (24 g saturated fat)114 g sugarsThis creation combines ice cream, strawberry syrup, and hunks of cheesecake for a high-fat dairy dessert. If you're set on a Blizzard, go bananas. A small Banana Split Blizzard has 7 fewer fat grams than the small Oreo, Cookie Dough, Peanut Butter Cup, or Strawberry Cheesequake flavors. Or stray from the Blizzard and satisfy your sweet tooth with a small chocolate sundae instead to save major calories and fat.
WORST FISH SANDWICH
Burger King BIG FISH Sandwich with Tartar Sauce640 calories32 g fat (5 g saturated fat)1540 mg sodiumFish is only healthy when it's not breaded and fried in partially hydrogenated oil. Here, the fry treatment translates into a bunch of unhealthy fat and 108 grams of carbohydrates.
McDonald's Large Triple Thick Chocolate Milkshake1160 calories27 g fat (16 g saturated fat)168 g sugar510 mg sodiumYou'd be better off eating two Quarter Pounders than sucking down one of these belt-breaking shakes. Steer clear of milkshakes at the golden arches. If you have to have a frozen dessert, order a vanilla ice cream cone to save more than 1,000 calories. Make swaps like that every week and watch the pounds melt off!
WORST VALUE-MENU ITEM
Burger King Spicy Chick'n Crisp Sandwich450 calories30 g fat (5 g saturated fat)810 mg sodiumLean economic times make the value menu more appealing than ever. And that's fine—most dollar menus have a few sensible items. But if you eat this sandwich often, saving a few bucks will quickly result in a surplus around your waistline.
WORST MEXICAN ENTRÉE
Taco Bell Grilled Stuft Beef Burrito680 calories30 g fat (10 g saturated fat)2120 mg sodiumDitch this and order two grilled steak soft tacos (or any menu item) "fresco" style, and the Bell boys will replace cheese and sauces with a chunky tomato salsa, helping to cut calories in half and fat by at least 25 percent.
WORST HOT SANDWICH
Sonic Chicken Club TOASTER Sandwich742 calories46 g fat (11 g saturated, 0.5 g trans)1,742 mg sodiumHow can a chicken sandwich pack so much fat? Start with a fried chicken breast, add bacon, cheese, and mayo, and you're there. Add to that the sodium equivalent of 53 saltine crackers, and you're looking at a serious dietary disaster. Ditch the chicken for beef and save 10 grams of fat.
WORST CRISPY CHICKEN SANDWICH
Hardee's Big Chicken Fillet Sandwich800 calories37 g fat (6 g saturated fat)1890 mg sodiumA general rule: Avoid sandwiches with words like "big" and "monster" in the name. Hardee's Monster Thickburger is another example—it comes in at 1,420 calories, 108 grams of fat, and more saturated fat than you want in 2 days.
WORST ROAST BEEF SANDWICH
Arby's Roast Beef and Swiss Market Fresh Sandwich810 calories42 g fat (13 g saturated fat)1780 mg sodiumThe unwholesome trinity of mayo, Italian sub sauce, and processed Swiss cheese make this sandwich the clear loser in the battle of the beef. The Super Roast Beef replaces mayo with a low-cal spicy pepper sauce and totals 370 fewer calories.
WORST CHICKEN STRIPS
Dairy Queen 6-Piece Chicken Strip Basket1,270 calories67 g fat (11 g saturated fat)2,910 mg sodiumThese strips deliver more grams of fat than four DQ Homestyle Burgers, and nearly 300 more calories than a Large Strawberry CheeseQuake Blizzard.
WORST DRIVE-THRU BREAKFAST SANDWICH
Jack in the Box Sausage, Egg & Cheese Biscuit740 calories55 g fat (17 g saturated fat)1430 mg sodiumSkip biscuits at all costs. This one contains nearly a full day's worth of saturated fat (check out the 12 worst breakfast foods in the supermarket for other must-have tips on starting your morning right--rather than with a rude awakening!). Instead try the Bacon Breakfast Jack--16 grams of protein makes it a surprisingly good way to start your day.
THE WORST DRIVE -THRU MEAL IN AMERICA
Carl's Jr. Double Six Dollar Burgerwith Medium Natural cut Fries and 32 oz Coke2,618 Calories144 g fat (51.5 g saturated fat)2892 mg sodiumOf all the gut-growing, heart-stopping, life-threatening burgers in the fast food world, there is none whose damage to your general well-being is as catastrophic as this. Consider these heart-stopping comparisons: This meal has the caloric equivalent of 13 Krispy Kreme Original Glazed Donuts; the saturated fat equivalent of 52 strips of bacon; and the salt equivalent of seven and a half large orders of McDonald's French fries!
WORST GRILLED CHICKEN
Jack in the Box Chipotle Chicken Ciabatta690 calories28 g fat (9 g saturated fat)1850 mg sodiumUnlike many other fast food restaurants that have made the shift away from trans fats, Jack in the Box's menu has a number of items with more than 5 grams of the stuff—and some with up to 13 grams of it! There's no"safe" level of trans fats, but the recommendation is that you don't eat more than 2 grams of the heart-harming junk per day. Add fries to this sandwich, and you'll take in three and a half times your daily limit.
WORST "HEALTHY" FOOD
Arby's Roast Turkey and Swiss Market Fresh Sandwich708 calories29 g fat (8 g saturated fat)1,676 mg sodiumAvoid any sandwich made on honey wheat bread: Two slices contain a staggering 361 calories and 68 grams of carbs. Cut those in half by sticking to a sesame bun.
WORST CHEESEBURGER
Hardee's Monster Thickburger1,420 calories108 g fat (43 g saturated fat)2,770 mg sodium230 mg cholesterolThis burger is called "Monster" for a reason. It's got the caloric equivalent of almost six McDonald's hamburgers, the saturated fat equivalent of 43 strips of Oscar Mayer bacon, and the sodium equivalent of 84 saltine crackers. You'll almost satisfy your entire day's worth of calories in one sitting, so opt for the significantly less monstrous Low-Carb Thickburger, instead, and save 1,000 calories that you can allocate to more deserving and nutritious fare.
WORST SIDE
Arby's Large Mozzarella Sticks849 calories56 g fat (26 g saturated fat)2730 mg sodiumAnything with as much saturated fat as a Triple Whopper should not be called a side. If it's cheese you crave, order the French Dip ‘N Swiss or Hot Ham and Cheese Sandwich instead to save more than 500 calories.
WORST POTATO SIDE
Jack in the Box Bacon Cheddar Potato Wedges720 calories48 g fat (15 g saturated fat, 12 g trans fats)1,360 mg sodium48 g carbohydratesYou probably don't need us to tell you that bacon, cheese, and fried potatoes are not a healthful trio. What's worse, though, is that Jack in the Box cooks in trans-fatty vegetable shortening, which has been linked to heart disease. It's no secret that French fries can ruin an otherwise sensible meal, but these things take destruction to another level entirely.
WORST SALAD
Chick-fil-A Chick-n-Strips Salad with Buttermilk Ranch Dressing800 calories60 g fat (12 g saturated fat)1745 mg sodiumWith 17 more grams of fat than Taco Bell's Fiesta Taco Salad, this is the worst salad from any drive-thru. The dressing alone sets you back 42.5 grams of fat.
WORST DESSERT
Dairy Queen Large Strawberry CheeseQuake Blizzard990 calories39 g fat (24 g saturated fat)114 g sugarsThis creation combines ice cream, strawberry syrup, and hunks of cheesecake for a high-fat dairy dessert. If you're set on a Blizzard, go bananas. A small Banana Split Blizzard has 7 fewer fat grams than the small Oreo, Cookie Dough, Peanut Butter Cup, or Strawberry Cheesequake flavors. Or stray from the Blizzard and satisfy your sweet tooth with a small chocolate sundae instead to save major calories and fat.
WORST FISH SANDWICH
Burger King BIG FISH Sandwich with Tartar Sauce640 calories32 g fat (5 g saturated fat)1540 mg sodiumFish is only healthy when it's not breaded and fried in partially hydrogenated oil. Here, the fry treatment translates into a bunch of unhealthy fat and 108 grams of carbohydrates.
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