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Fast-food chains don’t have a reputation for churning out the healthiest dishes.
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But, old habits die hard.
When you consider the style of food being served, it starts to make sense.
It’s all about making smarter choices.
Panda Express
Maybe you switch out fried chicken for grilled or skip the fries.
Another great tip is to avoid the following items.
These are the #1 unhealthiest orders at 14 of the most prominent fast-food chains.
Starbucks
And they’re rankedread on to the end to discover the #1 worst.
The steamed rice and chow mein both hold slightly fewer calories.
Whipped cream cheese is also thrown in, in some capacity.
Taco Bell
These empty sips are also laden with 55-60 grams of sugar just for a grande size.
But, the number one most calorie-dense outside-the-bun item is actually a morning-time specialty.
Even the smaller 6-inch version comes stacked with pepperoni, salami, turkey, ham, and roast beef.
Subway
you’ve got the option to shave off about 320 calories if you forgo the mayonnaise and vinaigrette.
More often than not, fast-food salads contain just as many calories as burgers or other entrees.
This sauce alone adds 310 calories and 32 grams of fat into the mix.
KFC
But the numbers don’t lie, and it proves to be the unhealthiest order on the menu.
Frozen coffees can also be added to the watch list at Dunkin'.
Large sizes of the caffeinated beverages can reach over 1,100 calories and all come with loads of added sugars.
Chick fil-A
America can’t run on that kind of fuelthe sugar crash is bound to be off the charts.
But, the worst of them all is the bread bowl packed with macaroni and cheese.
With no other sides or drinks, this pairing willcost you over half of your daily recommended calories.
Arby’s
you’re able to save a few calories anda lotof carbs by ditching the bread bowl.
2270 milligrams of sodium and 55 carbs further prove that it’s a royal mess.
Altogether, the sandwich also holds 86 grams of fat and 36 grams of saturated fat.
Dunkin' Donuts
But, what we don’t love is all the calories and fat that come with it.
In general, fried chicken is not the most wholesome throw in of fare.
It’s actually the bone-in wings doused specifically in either Signature Hot or Louisiana Garlic sauces.
Panera Bread
Soaked in either one, just 6 bone-in wings contain1,200 calories.
What’s worse, though, is the fat content.
Both beat out all healthy meals above, even Wendy’s and Burger King’s big-mouth burgers.
Burger King
Scrambled eggs help to boost protein numbers.
Here though, the chicken appears in strip form rather than wing form.
These tenders are “sauced and tossed” and the sauce in question is a honey BBQ.
Wendy’s
This flavorful coating helps a basket of six strips reach acalorie level of 1,480.
This fast-food installment also has the highest amount of sodium we’ve seen yet at 3,570 milligrams.
And, we can’t forget about the 61 grams of fat and 186 carbs.
Popeye’s
McDonald’s
Dairy Queen
