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Just note that it has two types of processed meats, bacon and sausage.
That contributes to its high sodium content, as it gives you 46% of your daily value.
Whether you choose from nuggets, sausage, grilled chicken, spicy chicken, or bacon makes a difference.
Taco Bell
The sausage option is the most caloric, with 720 calories and 47 grams of fat.
The Breakfast Burger
Who says you have to save burgers for supper?
It sounds like a delicious way to start your day, but the nutritionals say otherwise.
Panera
This bagel breakfast Sammy has 820 calories and 51 grams of total fat.
And that’s before even drizzling the pancake syrup.
It’s no wonder you’ll take in nearly 1,000 calories and 66 grams of fat.
Chick fil-A
More often than not, you’ll want to skip this plate.
8 Healthiest McDonald’s Breakfast Items, According to a Dietitian
Starbucks
Whataburger
McDonald’s
Wendy’s
Carl’s Jr.
Chick-Fil-A
Taco Bell
Carl’s Jr.
Jack in the Box
Panera Bread
Sonic
Carl’s Jr.
Burger King
Burger King
Burger King
IHOP
Hardee’s
Whataburger
Dunkin' Donuts
IHOP
IHOP
McDonald’s