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Americans have a love-hate relationship with fast food.
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At this rate, you’re better off eating their famous chicken sandwich.
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You’re better off eating anything else off Burger King’s breakfast menu.
Hardee’s Breakfast Platter With Sausage
Are you starting to sense a theme here?
Let’s just say that all the unhealthiest fast-food breakfasts include sausage, and this one is no exception.
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In fact, the fat is particularly problematic here.
At 26 grams of saturated fat, you’re getting more than you should consume in a day.
They’re meant to be shared!
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And while certainly a delicious combo, it’s one high in fat and sodium.
You should opt for regular fries and leave some room for those sauced-up wings.
Add some bacon to it, and you’ll have a real trifecta of crave-able flavors.
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And it’s possible for you to bet it’s big trouble when your spuds are doused in chili.
If you’re craving some of these, see to it to split an order among friends.
Buffalo Wild Wings' Buffalo Chicken Tots
These totsare big and shareable.
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And they’re also topped with everything but the kitchen sink.
), sodium, and calories.
You’re better off getting a regular-sized side of anything else.
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Add to that some Freddy’s Famous Fry Sauce and you’re looking at a really hefty side dish.
Chipotle’s Chips & Queso Blanco
Looking for a side that will complement your Chipotle burrito?
You might want to skip theChips & Queso Blanco.
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Stick to a chicken burrito bowl instead.
This steak version has even more sodium when you get it spicy.
oh, and fries!
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El Pollo Loco’s Double Chicken Tostada Salad
A salad that has more calories than most burgers?
But the crave-able new items that feature the brisket come at a steep nutritional price: high sodium.
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In-N-Out’s 44 Burger
Nutrition information is unavailable.
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But you may want to skip its heftiest and unhealthiest version: theQuad Quad.
Sounds like a pretty classic, all-American burger, doesn’t it?
It sure does, which makes its scary high levels of fat and sodium even more startling.
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All of Burger King’s Burgers & SandwichesRanked by a Dietitian
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Double El Diablo Burger
Exact nutrition information is unavailable.
(Whataburger does offer apple slices and unsweetened iced tea as low-calorie alternatives).
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The sodium also puts it up there with some of the unhealthiest burgers we’ve ever seen.
Avoid this one if you’ve got the option to.
The most shocking number here is the sodiumwhich far exceeds the daily recommended maximum in just one sandwich!
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Ask for a Noah’s Ark.)
Whataburger’s Patty Melt
ThePatty Meltis a beloved staple at Whataburger.
Naturally, the calories add up.
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You might think you’re eating an innocent turkey club, but this is so much heavier than that.
Our money’s on the signature sauce and the rich tomato basil bread.
And no wonder, since its ingredients read like a pasta dish on bread.
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Additionally, theGarlic Buffalo Chickenvariety has more sodium than you should be eating in an entire day.
Must be all that tasty, thick breading.
And what could possibly pack more carbs?
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When you eat two or three slices, these nutritional numbers can become scary high.
Not even the adorable little slivers of olives and bell peppers can make this any better.
And is it really possible to stop after one slice?
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Not to mention, if you add stuffed crust to the mix, the whole thing gets even worse.
Considering this isn’t even your lunch, is it really worth the 480 calories?
If you want the satisfaction of some chocolate, grab a couple of theirChocolate Chip Cookiesinstead.
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It also has more calories than your Big Mac.
Pick this as your dessert, and you’ll double the calories for your lunch.
All in all, it’s nearly 2,000 calories mostly void of nutrition.
Wingstop
That scary comparison should be enough to deter you from pairing it with your burger.
This story has been updated since its original publish date to include additional entries and remove outdated information
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