High-Calorie Fast Food
Don't Order These!
By Mary Kearl
We've combed through the nutrition information of some of your favorite spots and reveal some shocking facts about how they go overboard on acceptable daily allowances of calories (2,000), fat (65 g) and sodium content (2,400 mg).
*All nutrition information can be found on each restaurant's Web site, where available. As nutrition information is frequently updated we try and keep as current with our information to present these numbers as accurately as possible. Please feel free to send us feedback if you notice any discrepancy.
Outrageous Fast Food
Domino's BreadBowl Pasta, 3-Cheese Mac-N-Cheese, whole dish
Calories: 1460
Fat: 56 g
Sodium: 2840 mg
You know it's mac and cheese and you know it's surrounded in calorie-loaded carbs, but did you know this deceptive dish counts as two servings? And that's probably why this order puts you near your daily fat allowance and way past the recommended daily salt intake. If you have the willpower -- eat one serving, or half the bowl!
*Note: The nutrition information isn't available on Domino's Web site. AOL Health requested the information from Domino's directly.
Rachel Been, AOL
Domino's BreadBowl Pasta, Chicken Alfredo, whole dish
Calories: 1400
Fat: 50 g
Sodium: 2140 mg
If you're craving chicken alfredo, and you happen to be at Domino's, consider ordering their bread-less version. In comparison it contains a lighter 600 calories, 29 fat grams and 1080 mg of sodium.
*Note: The nutrition information isn't available on Domino's Web site. AOL Health requested the information from Domino's directly.
Rachel Been, AOL
Quiznos Tuna Melt, large
Calories: 1760 calories
Fat: 133 g
Sodium:2120 mg
If you want to stick to the government's health guidelines, eat this over the space of two days or you'll go overboard on fat. And hold the dressing on this one -- it'll save you 370 calories and 40 fat grams. Yikes!
Melanie J. Kramer, AOL
Wendy's Premium Fish Fillet Sandwich
Calories: 470
Fat: 24 g
Sodium: 930 mg
Don't let the "premium" and "fish" in the name fool you into thinking this new order is lean. For a truly lighter option from Wendy's try the Grilled Chicken Go Wrap, which contains 260 calories, 11 fat grams and 760 mg of sodium.
Rachel Been, AOL
Ruby Tuesday's Boston Blue Burger
Calories: 1466
Fat: 98 g
Sodium: Not available
This burger contains more than a day and a third's worth of fat grams -- or a fat content equivalent to four meals. It also contains about three-fourths of a day's worth of calories, and who knows what Ruby Tuesday's doesn't want you to know about the sodium content!
*Nutrition Information varies by location.
Keith Morrison, AOL
Dunkin' Donuts Waffle Breakfast Sandwich
Calories: 390
Fat: 23 g
Sodium: 1000 mg
While this bad boy doesn't compare to the train wreck of a breakfast platter from McDonald's (see slide 22), do you really want to eat nearly half a day's worth of sodium for breakfast?
Keith Morrison, AOL
Ruby Tuesday's Veggie Burger
Calories: 1007
Fat: 53 g
Sodium: Not available
Okay, this is a tough one to understand. Store-bought veggie patties like those available from Garden Burger, Boca Burger and Morningstar Farms, usually amount to about 100 calories and 5 grams of fat without any fixings. Which begs the question, just what kind of fixings is Ruby Tuesday's adding in? To be fair, this meat-free version is lower in calories and fat than most of the other burger options available from Ruby Tuesday's.
*Nutrition Information varies by location.
Keith Morrison, AOL
Ruby Tuesday's Kids' Mini Turkey Burgers and Fries
Calories: 873
Fat: 46 g
Sodium: Not available
If you're watching your weight while eating out, you might think that the kid's menu is a safe place to order from. That's not necessarily the case at Ruby Tuesday's. While the kids' minis are certainly lighter than their adult counterparts, they also contain about 70 percent of the fat adults should consume in a day.
Note: Dietary recommendations for calorie, fat and sodium intake are not available.
*Nutrition Information varies by location.
Keith Morrison, AOL
Hardee's Monster Thickburger
Calories: 1420
Fat: 108 g
Sodium: 2770 mg
This monster tops out your daily fat and sodium. Talk about scary!
James A. Finley, AP
Burger King Steakhouse Burger
Calories: 950
Fat: 59 g
Sodium: 1950 mg
This new BK burger packs half the calories and nearly all of the sodium and fat you should have in one day. If you eat it, don't even think about ordering a side of fries. A small order would tack on an extra 340 calories, 17 fat grams and 590 mg of sodium.
Keith Morrison, AOL
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Truckcfd325 02:24:47 PM Oct 17 2009
hahaha the worst food? not everyone in america is fat. when i order food i generally try to get whatever has the most calories since my body needs around 3000 calories a day to function without getting the shakes, im 5'11 155 lbs
RRelrel 11:22:01 PM Jun 15 2009
Thats food that I'll definitely need to eat since I'm so underweight. I guess some Americans seem to forget that there's ppl out there who need to gain weight also. The healthy way isn't working so I guess I may have to try junk and continue to work out some to maintain the weight in the right places.
Iphonerulez 12:50:03 PM May 18 2009
I hope that KFC grilled chicken meal is healthy because I just mailed in three coupons for rain tickets and I don't want it to be the death of me for the sake of an almost free meal. That grilled chicken is damn tasty, though. I went through an 8-piece bucket in five days and it wasn't easy holding back.
Iphonerulez 12:45:29 PM May 18 2009
Most of the American public are ignorant pigs. I fell into this category until 20 years ago, I went to a dietician and she told me I was basically killing myself by eating fast foods. Too high in sodium and fats, I was told. I gave up eating all my luscious burgers and pizzas and fries that day and started eating salads with not much dressing, boiled chicken and many other lean meats and fish with no salt added. I gave up my mayonnaise and butter on my sandwiches. I cut back on all that tasty stuff and that was that. I gave up my beloved cheesecakes. Still, a guy in America supposed to eat like a pig to gain weight and size because it stands for having money. Anyway, what difference does it make what people eat. They're gonna die sooner or later anyway. Most people should enjoy their short lives and eat whatever the heck they please. It's just a life-style choice. Women love this sort of food and that's why so many of them end up like Kirstie Alley. Just looking through th
DaleJrFanatic79 11:08:51 AM May 18 2009
Hey look at it this way...WE ARE ALL GONNA DIE ONE DAY...might as well live it up and enjoy the delicious foods that are crammed with calories and fat and such....as a matter of fact I had 3 McGriddles this morning...YUMMMMMMMMMMMMMYYYYYYY!!!
Pauschertk 09:36:18 AM May 18 2009
would love to know just how nutritional KFC grilled chicken is.
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nataliec73 12:45:42 PM May 17 2009
Honestly, is anyone surprised? The only thing that surprises me is WHY would they have even made such a thing.
LeslWin 07:19:26 AM May 17 2009
not me - but makes everybody else to shit their pants .
AngelFaceKai68 04:26:59 PM May 11 2009
i guess my big problem with this article is that it implies the American public is made up of retards please explain to me who the hell would eat at any of these places and then be shocked at the nutritional facts you know if the place has a drive thru its way less healthy than a home cooked meal of protein and veggies u also know that if you eat a burger w/ cheese called the freaking baconator for god sakes or salad with fried chicken and covered in fat filled dressing itâs not the best meal choice compared to others so why the hell is this such a big deal. I went to the cheesecake factory yesterday I got a pasta lunch portion then split that with a friend I got a piece of cheesecake to go and split that 3 ways for my family and I to share when I got home this morning I did a kickboxing tape before work use your common thought process people and tell urselves to eat what you like work out as much as you can fit into your daily schedule and use moderation youâll be fine
