Fast foodis known for a lot of things: tasty, quick and cheap.
But one thing it’s notespecially if you’re ordering a big ol’hamburgeris healthy.
Not all burgers are created equal.
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A fast food meal can exceed those guidelines.
Calories:When excess calories are consumed regularly obesity,heart diseaseand key in 2 diabetes can occur.
One fast food burger can equal an entire day’s worth of calories.
In-N-Out
Saturated fat:Saturated fat is something you’ll find in fast food.
Too much can lead to serious health issues like high cholesterol and heart disease.
Sodium:Many burgers are loaded with sodium for extra flavor.
White Castle
It might taste delicious, but too much salt puts your heart health at risk.
TheAmerican Heart Associationsays too many Americans consume more salt than recommended.
The organization suggests having no more than 2,300 milligrams a day, but many people have 3,500mg daily.
McDonald’s
To help navigate the menus at fast food joints, Eat This, Not That!
spoke with dietitians who revealed the unhealthiest burgers at 16 major chains.
Here they areranked from not healthy to the #1 unhealthiest in America!
Shake Shack
Just because it’s smaller than the typical fast food burger doesn’t make it healthier.
The burger comes with two beef patties, cheese, along with mayonnaise, lettuce.
She adds, “Beyond this burger’s exorbitant sodium content, its fat content is concerning.
Sonic
Almost 30% of the total 75g of Total Fat is of the Saturated kind.
Diets high in saturated fat are associated with increased risk of cardiovascular disease.”
Overall, this burger is not a healthy choice for maintaining good health."
Dairy Queen
But, be wary of the bacon cheeseburger.
Dietitians do not approve.
And in true Five Guys fashion, adding extra toppings like mayonnaise can push those numbers even higher!"
Jack in the Box
Sure it’s got a high amount, but it has almost as much fat.
Rauch says, “Steer clear of the Double Bacon Stack Smash from Smash Burgers' menu.
At 1,220 calories, this burger alone exceeds half the daily calorie intake for many people.
Five Guys
It’s the equivalent of eating four cheeseburgers from McDonald’s in one sitting.”
High saturated fat intake is linked to heart disease and high cholesterol.
This burger accounts for 80% of the daily recommended sodium limit with 1,850mg of sodium.
Whataburger
High sodium intake can increase blood pressure, leading to heart disease and stroke risk.
All in all, this burger makes fast food classics look mild in calories and fat."
Rauch emphasizes, “The burger alone, if ordered as advertised, contains almost 1400 calories.
Smashburger
This is without adding any sides, drinks, or dessert.
Consuming a high calorie diet may contribute to weight gain, obesity, and other medical issues.”
It contains several components that contain saturated fat including the burgers, cheese, cheese sauce, and bacon.
Wendy’s
Half (50%) of the fat content comes from Saturated Fats.
Morris says, “When you think of this burger, imagine seven times the danger zone.”
TheAmerican Heart Associationrecommends a dietary pattern that limits saturated fat to less than 6% of total daily calories.
Carl’s Jr.
For someone following a 2,000-calorie diet, that’s about 13 grams or less of saturated fat per day.
Now, consider that this burger contains roughly five times that amount in just one meal."
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