Fast Food is Killing Us!

 

Burger King 

  • Double Whopper with Cheese
  • Calories: 990
  • Calories from fat: 580
  • Total Fat: 64 grams
  • Cholesterol: 195mg
  • Sodium: 1,520mg
  • Total Carbs: 52 grams
  • Fiber: 3 grams
  • Sugar: 11 grams
  • Protein: 52 grams

 Tendergrill Caesar Salad

  • Calories: 220
  • Calories from fat: 70
  • Total Fat: 8 grams
  • Cholesterol: 60mg
  • Sodium: 710 grams (from the seasoning on the chicken)
  • Total Carbs: 7 grams
  • Fiber: 2 grams
  • Sugar: 1 gram
  • Protein: 31 grams due to the chicken.

 

McDonald’s

Quarter Pounder with Cheese

  • Calories: 510
  • Calories from fat: 360
  • Total Fat: 25 grams
  • Cholesterol: 95mg
  • Sodium: 1,150 grams
  • Total Carbs: 43 grams
  • Fiber: 3 grams
  • Sugar: 9 gram
  • Protein: 29 grams

 Large Fries

  • Calories: 570
  • Calories from fat: 270
  • Total Fat: 30 grams
  • Cholesterol: 0mg (That’s a lie!) Contains 8 grams of Trans fatty acids
  • Sodium: 330 grams
  • Total Carbs: 70 grams
  • Fiber: 7 grams
  • Sugar: 0 gram
  • Protein: 6 grams

Hot Apple Pie

  • Calories: 250
  • Calories from fat: 100
  • Total Fat: 11 grams
  • Cholesterol: 0mg
  • Sodium: 150 grams
  • Total Carbs: 34 grams
  • Fiber: 2 grams
  • Sugar: 13 gram
  • Protein: 2 grams

Taco Bell

Regular Taco Supreme (Most people will order 2-3 at a time)

  • Calories: 220
  • Calories from fat: 126
  • Total Fat: 14 grams
  • Cholesterol: 35mg
  • Sodium: 360 grams
  • Total Carbs: 14 grams
  • Fiber: 1 grams
  • Sugar: 2 gram
  • Protein: 9 grams

Kentucky Fried Chicken

Extra Crispy Chicken Breast (per piece)

  • Calories: 460
  • Calories from fat: 252
  • Total Fat: 28 grams
  • Cholesterol: 135mg
  • Sodium: 1320 grams (per piece)
  • Total Carbs: 19 grams
  • Fiber: 0 grams
  • Sugar: 0 gram
  • Protein: 34 grams

 Multiple that by 2 and that’s the typical order.

 Biscuits

  • Calories: 190
  • Calories from fat: 90
  • Total Fat: 10 grams
  • Cholesterol: 0mg
  • Sodium: 580 grams (per piece)
  • Total Carbs: 23 grams
  • Fiber: 0 grams
  • Sugar: 1 gram
  • Protein: 2 grams

Diet Pepsi (because you are on a diet)

  • Calories: 0
  • Calories from fat: 0
  • Total Fat: 0 grams
  • Cholesterol: 0mg
  • Sodium: 70 grams
  • Total Carbs: 0 grams
  • Fiber: 0 grams
  • Sugar: 0 gram
  • Protein: 0 grams

Jack in the Box

 Sourdough Ultimate Cheesebuger

  • Calories: 950
  • Calories from fat: 660
  • Total Fat: 73 grams
  • Cholesterol: 125mg
  • Sodium: 1360 grams
  • Total Carbs: 36 grams
  • Fiber: 2 grams
  • Sugar: 7 gram
  • Protein: 38 grams

Chicken Caesar Salad

  • Calories: 220
  • Calories from fat: 72
  • Total Fat: 8 grams
  • Cholesterol: 55mg
  • Sodium: 1030 grams
  • Total Carbs: 10 grams
  • Fiber: 3 grams
  • Sugar: 7 gram
  • Protein: 26 grams

 Asian Chicken Salad

  • Calories: 140
  • Calories from fat: 10
  • Total Fat: 1 gram
  • Cholesterol: 25mg
  • Sodium: 470 grams (Potassium 560)
  • Total Carbs: 19 grams
  • Fiber: 5 grams
  • Sugar: 13 gram
  • Protein: 14 grams

 Pizza Hut

  •  1 Slice Veggie Lover’s Hand Tossed Style
  • Calories: 200 per slice
  • Calories from fat: 54
  • Total Fat: 6 gram
  • Cholesterol: 15mg
  • Sodium: 520 grams per slice
  • Total Carbs: 28 grams
  • Fiber: 2 grams
  • Sugar: 5 gram
  • Protein: 9 grams

 Starbucks Coffee

Mocha Frappuccino Light Blended Coffee with whipped cream

  • Calories: 380
  • Calories from fat: 135
  • Total Fat: 15 gram
  • Cholesterol: 55mg
  • Sodium: 410 grams
  • Total Carbs: 54 grams
  • Fiber: 5 grams
  • Sugar: 38 gram
  • Protein: 10 grams

 Haagen-Daza

Rocky Road

  • Calories: 600
  • Calories from fat: 324
  • Total Fat: 36 grams
  • Cholesterol: 180mg
  • Sodium: 150 grams
  • Total Carbs: 58 grams
  • Fiber: 15 grams
  • Sugar: 483 gram
  • Protein: 10 grams

*Note: These statements have not been evaluated by the U.S. Federal Drug Administration ("FDA"). These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

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