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It’s admittedly hard not to love fast-food ice cream.
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“The plain chocolate frosty has a whopping 27 grams of sugar in just the junior size.
McDonald’s M&M McFlurry
“TheMcFlurryis one of the least healthy fast food ice creams.
“On average, each McFlurry has over 6070 grams of added sugar and 1720 grams of total fat.
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Frozen yogurt or sorbet are healthier alternatives to traditional ice cream.
These options generally have lower fat content and can be lower in calories.”
Instead of a McFlurry, considerMickey D’s apple slices.
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Not to mention, you’re drinking down 21 packets worth of added sugar.”
However, a large size of this dessert contains over 1,500 calories!
Furthermore, its sugar content surpasses that of over 25 Oreo cookies.
Chick-fil-A
It’s safe to say that this particular treat should be avoided!
A 20-ounce shake contains 1,610 calories, 118 grams of sugar, and 110 grams of fat.
“[It’s] 300 to 400 calories for most flavors.”
Sonic
This Blizzard is loaded with added sugars, providing around 148 grams per large serving.”
(That honor goes to the Whopper!)
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Dairy Queen
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