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Fast-food burgersare deeply engrained in American culture.
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But, that’s not to say all these beef and bun combos are created equal.
And as this sandwich icon has evolved, so to has the debate around what makes a good one.
On the flip side, others are more lackadaisical in their approach.
BurgerFi
And it certainly puts its money where its mouth is when it comes to its classic BurgerFi Burger.
Plus, it still packs 20 grams of protein.
But, all in all, even 410 calories for this filling burger isn’t too shabby.
Culver’s
First off, the patty itself is not made with beef.
It’s a vegetarian combination of mushrooms, sweet potatoes, carrots, farro, and quinoa.
This Veggie Shack also comes topped with American cheese, crispy onions, pickles, and Shack Sauce.
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Wendy’s Jr.
Hamburger
It should come as no surprise that Wendy’s smallest, simplest burger stands as the most diet-friendly.
Hamburger delivers 250 calories and 11 grams of fat.
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BK’s hamburger rendition comes with pickles, mustard and ketchup.
It offers the same amount of calories as the Wendy’s Jr.
Hamburger at 250 and the same amount of protein at 13 grams.
Burger King
You do get a bit more carbs and sodium at Burger King, but also a little less fat.
For a little more sustenance and protein, you could also go with a McDouble.
Changing out the Thousand Island-like spread with ketchup and mustard can also help you cut back significantly on fat.
McDonald’s
This is already a shaky start.
Then, throw bacon into the mix, and the handheld really goes off the rails.
And that’s before you tack on additional toppings for flavor.
In-N-Out
The Whataburger Triple Meat Burger comes on a large bun, the first indication of its vast size.
The Big Bacon Classic Triple from Wendy’s comes on strong with 1,220 calories and 86 grams of fat.
Compare that to a much more reasonable Dave’s Single with 590 calories and 37 grams of fat.
Five Guys
Carl’s Jr.
This burger stacks on just about everything but the kitchen sink.
It’s a salty special with 2,740 milligrams of sodiumor 114% of your daily value.
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Let’s also not forget about the 1,360 calories and 107 grams of fat.
In total, it sits at 1,600 calories, also surpassing other Burger King favorites like the Triple Whopper.
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Fatburger is an appropriate name for this monstrosity.
Wendy’s
Sure, it meetsif not exceedsyour protein goals for the day at 129.5 grams.
The burger is notorious for its six pieces of bacon hiding under the bun.
For these reasons, it has been crowned as the unhealthiest burger in the fast-food kingdom.
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