How Healthy is Your Favorite Fast-Food Meal? 60 Most Unhealthy Fast-Food Items

In-N-Out 4×4 Burger

In-N-Out’s protein filled burger is a popular sandwich on the West Coast. Made with freshly grilled patties, this is an extremely filling sandwich that may beckon you to come back for more. However, it would do you well to pause and ask for a single patty burger instead because this 4*4 is a whopping 1,050 calories investment. Be prepared to add 70 grams of fat and 2,320 mg of sodium to your day’s dietary intake if you do choose to go for the huge burger. Try it out for a once in a lifetime experience but do not make it a regular go-to if you want to keep the unhealthy out of your meal plans.

Burger King Triple Whopper with Cheese

One cannot think of Burger King without having the image of their signature sandwich popping into mind. The Whopper has been on the menu of this fast food giant since the 1950s. However, this jumbo sandwich with its three quarter-pound patties contains about 1,220 calories. It has a fat content of 82 grams of which about 32 grams is saturated. It is also very high in sodium content, considering one sandwich contains about 1,470 mg sodium. Despite its lip-smacking taste and protein content, the Whopper is best avoided if you tend to pick your burger up from BK.

Shake Shack Double Smokeshack

The Shack’s Double Cheeseburger makes Americans line up in huge queues outside the food chain’s very busy outlets. The Double Shack SmokeBurger, as the name suggests, is a serving of not one but two patties topped with applewood-smoked bacon, cheese, lettuce, chopped cherry poppers, and the signature ShackSauce. The result is a complex and rich gastronomically satisfying burger. Yet this burger does not really cut the deal for good food because the very ingredients that give it its mouth licking taste also make it a nutritional nightmare. Each burger is 870 calories. Avoid this if you do not want to consume 3,030 mg of sodium at one sitting!

Einstein Bros. Crispy Chicken and Tater 2-Egg Signature Sandwich

Double egg, chicken and tater together sounds like a great start to the day. However, once you have eaten a sandwich with nutrient values like the one contained in Einstein Bro’s offering, you will understand why they are best avoided. Each sandwich is 880 calories and consists of 43 grams of fat, 1,560 mg of sodium, 76 grams of carbs (3 g fiber, 7 g sugar), and 43 grams of protein. As you can see, the sodium content is exceptionally high for a sandwich of this size. A burger with such calorie counts is likely to add more to your girth and proportionately reduce your energy level.

Burger King Chocolate Oreo Shake

Creamy, soft and filled with the yumminess of Oreo cookies, this summer menu item is a favorite among adults and children alike. The mini dessert serves finely ground Oreos with a rich blend of vanilla soft-serve, vanilla sauce and some whipped topping. However, if you regularly indulge in this sweet temptation, take note that a single serving adds 780 calories to your body. Of this, 26 grams is fat and 122 grams is carbs. While a whopping 17 grams of the fat is saturated, 98 grams of the carbs is sugar. Keep this on your go-to list for an occasional sugar rush only!

Chipotle Carnitas Burrito

With White Rice, Black Beans, Roasted Chili-Corn Salsa, Queso, Sour Cream, Cheese, and Guacamole

It is a burrito made with all things delicious and delectable. What could be wrong with that? The name may give you the sense that you have ordered yourself a healthy, well-balanced meal with this Signature Chipotle dish. Being able to customize the burrito makes the dish twice as appealing. As yummy as this filling food item naught be, it is also heavy in its salt quotient. One burrito packs a massive 2,780 mg of sodium. That is nearly two days worth of sodium intake! If that is not a deterrent, then add the fact that one burrito alone adds 2,143 g carbs to your day!

McDonald’s Quarter Pounder With Cheese Bacon

The sesame-seed bun tastes perfect with the cheese, beef patty and bacon. The pickles and onion add a lovely texture to the burger. With a generous dollop of ketchup, every bite feels worth the price. However, the bacon not only brings out the juiciness of the burger, it also adds more calories to the sandwich. A single burger is about 620 calories. It contains around 33 grams of fat and nearly half of this is saturated. You pack on 1,500 mg of sodium, 44 grams of carbs and 38 grams of protein with each burger you feel tempted to devour.

Wendy’s Bacon Jalapeño Cheeseburger Triple

A popular menu item among Wendy loyalists, this burger packs a variety of tastes in every bite. However, the word to watch out for in Wendy’s Bacon Jalapeño Cheeseburger Triple is its suffix “triple”. Three beef patties topped with Applewood-smoked bacon, cheese, pickled jalapeños, fried onions and a cheesy sauce give this sandwich a recipe that makes one’s mouth water. Alas, these very ingredients also pack 1,260 calories, per burger. Each burger contains at least 86 grams of fat, 2,150 mg of sodium and , 47 grams of carbs. Make it an occasional treat if you cannot avoid eating it altogether.

McDonald’s Double Quarter Pounder With Cheese

The soul-satisfying Double Quarter Pounder from Mc Donald’s is twice as popular as the fast-food giant’s Quarter Pounder. Well, considering that the sandwich doubles everything up in this avatar, it would be best to remind yourself that one burger has a half-pound of beef in its patties. Add to it the two slices of cheese and two helpings of the special dressing. Is it any surprise then that a single burger is 720 calories? With 40 grams of fat and 1,370 mg of sodium, this is one food item you should definitely avoid making a regular part of your diet.

Taco Bell Nachos Bellgrande

Usually, customizable menus are a savior when it comes to fast food as they allow you to order healthier versions of the menu items. Unfortunately, with Nachos Bellgrande you cannot change much to suit your diet if you are looking for a low-fat, low-sodium option. A serving of nachos grande is likely to contain at least 740 calories with 38 grams of fat and 1,050 mg of sodium. The nachos are a delight for the tastebuds. It is a pity that the seasoned bacon and chicken toppings end up infusing them with more unhealthy fat than the smattering of tomatoes, guacamole and sour cream can balance out.

KFC Famous Bowl

Well, you have taken yourself to KFC and resisted the urge to sink into a bucket of fried goodies. Instead, you have chosen to order what seems like a more balanced meal called the KFC bowl. Unfortunately, the bowl is just as unhealthy if you consider the sodium content. A single bowl contains 2,350 mg of sodium. Moreover, the mashed potatoes, cheese and chicken together hardly match up to the tiny amount of corn served in giving your body the nutrients it deserves. Instead, they add an ungainly 740 calories with 35 grams of fat and 81 grams of carbs.

Popeyes Cajun Fries

Fries are probably the most ordered side at any fast food joint. If you love Popeye’s fare, this seasoned side is probably always on your order. One of the most popular side dishes on the menu, the cajun fries at Popeyes, is worth every penny. With the perfect crunch, flavors and spice, this might be hard to skip on your next order at Popeyes. However, if you remember that every large serving has 804 calories, of which 42 grams is fat, 1,761 mg is sodium, and 97 grams is carbs, it would perhaps encourage you to buy a second order from their full meal menu instead.

Burger King Bacon King Sandwich

One of the more expensive items on Burger King’s menu, this sandwich packs several flavors that BK fans swear by. The layers together consist of half-pound beef, mayonnaise, cheese, ketchup and six pieces of thick-cut bacon. With no tomatoes, lettuce or pickles, every bite brings a greasy mouthful of meat. Meat lovers enjoy this, but the ingredients make the burger one of the most fatty and salty items on BK’s menu. Each sandwich is 1,150 calories. You are putting on 79 grams of fat, 2,150 mg of sodium, 49 grams of carbs and 61 grams of protein with each burger.

Arby’s Roast Turkey Ranch & Bacon

The Roast Turkey Ranch and Bacon at Arby’s is popular for its crispy meat. The tender turkey paired with the thick-cut pepper bacon packs a feast in every bite. This is complimented well by the generous drizzle of peppercorn ranch sauce and Cheddar cheese slices that layer the veggies with the meat. However, despite the turkey, the bacon and the ranch dressing turns this healthy sounding sandwich into one of the highest-calorie items on the menu. Each sandwich is 810 calories. Of this, 34 grams is fat content, 2,420 mg is sodium and 79 grams is carbs.

Checkers Garlic Parmesan Chicken Wings

Chicken may be lean meat, but when it is deep-fried it tends to lose its nutritional value and gain way too many empty carbs. Now if that deep-fried chicken is dunked in rich creamy parmesan sauce, it may taste heavenly, but in terms of health quotient, it turns into a dietary nightmare. A single serving of these Garlic Parmesan Wings is 1,010 calories. If that is not enough to make you think twice, take a look at the sodium count. One serving alone has 2,150 mg of sodium. Now, that is way too much salt for a single meal!

Subway Chicken and Bacon Ranch Melt

Can you think of a footlong that makes your mouth water at its very mention? Subway’s Chicken and Bacon Ranch Melt is that kind of sandwich. However, the packed filling of cheese, ranch dressing and bacon also make it very high in its calorie count. A single footlong has 1,150 calories. If that does not deter you from ordering it, you must remind yourself that every time you finish a Chicken and Bacon Ranch Melt sub, you have actually pumped your body with at least 57 grams of fat, 2,580 mg of sodium and 87 grams of carbs.

White Castle Hash Round Nibblers

America’s oldest burger chain is known for some of the healthier fast food options available in the market. However, if their bite-sized hash browns appeal to you, consider yourself warned. Their smallest serving is 360 calories. If you are used to ordering the larger portion, remember that each sack adds 1,440 calories to your body. What’s more, with each sack you also consume 110 grams of fat and 1,830 mg sodium. You gain 101 grams of carbs and only 10 grams of protein. All in all, health-wise, there is nothing much to advocate for this menu item.

Sbarro Roman Meat Primo Pizza

The Meat Primo Pizza at Sbarro is a hot favorite among meat lovers. Not many fast food joints serve a hearty equivalent in terms of the variety of meat this pizza contains. With all the meat one could imagine as toppings, this sausage, pepperoni, meatball and ham laden pizza is a nightmare for anyone who needs to watch their carb and sodium intake. A single slice has nearly 1,910 mg sodium and 64 grams carbs With one slice amounting to 770 calories alone, this pizza is a temptation that is likely to lead to several health issues if you indulge in it all too frequently.

Chick-fil-A Cobb Salad With Avocado Lime Ranch Dressing

Salads are usually healthy even at fast-food joints. However, what goes into a salad bowl can make or break this mantra. In the case of Chick-fil-A’s Cobb Salad With Avocado Lime Ranch Dressing, the Ranch dressing does the damage. Protein-rich, the salad adds roughly 34 grams of carbs to your diet. This salad packs 850 calories per serving. Each serving contains 61 grams of fat and 2,220 mg of sodium. If you must have this salad, with that kind of salt, it is advisable to make it a once in a blue moon indulgence instead of a daily fare.

Quiznos Veggie Guacamole

A veggie and guacamole packed sandwich cannot be harmful, you may think. After all, these are what counts towards healthy fat and fiber in our diet. However, Quiznos’ Veggie and Guacamole footlong is a little too high in its overall calorie-count to be recommended as a healthy sandwich. NOt only is the carb count on the higher end, the addition of toppings can make the sandwich tip even more dangerously towards fatty meals. A 12-inch serving is packed with 1240 calories and 2450 mg of sodium. IF you are to follow your nutritionist’s advice, consider making this high-carb footlong a once in a blue moon indulgence.

Sonic Asian Sweet Chili Boneless Wings

This sweet and sour Asian fusion is a popular item on Sonic’s menu. But these wings have much more to offer your waistline than they do to your dietary intake. An order of 24 pieces packs in 1,860 calories. Nearl 95 grams of that is fat. The salt content of these wings is absurdly high at 5,820 mg. If that is not enough, the serving contains 129 grains of carbs, of which only 9 grams is fiber. A whopping 56 grams is sugar alone! With all nutritional numbers exceeding recommended intake by huge margins, Consider your health before you place your next order of Asian Sweet Chili Boneless Wings!

McDonald’s McFlurry With M&M’s

Mc Flurry by Mc Donald has stolen the heart of many young and old Mc D aficionados in search for a sweet frosty treat, Add to the regular creamy dessert a generous handful of M&Ms and you have a colorful cold treat. However, the colorful bite size candies do more than add color and crunch to the Mc Flurry. They also add a generous dose of sugar to an already sweet dish. A regular-sized serving adds 640 calories to your day’s intake. This includes 22 grams of fat, 200 mg of sodium and 96 grams of carbs. Over 80 grams of this is sugar!

Sonic Oreo Peanut Butter Shake

Most milk shakes served by fast-food chains turn out to be nothing more than a frosty concoction of sugar . Sonic’s Oreo Peanut Butter Shake is no different in this regard. Just a single serving contains 1,720 calories. The fact that just one shake has more than a hundred grams of fat, and over 1,000 milligrams of sodium should warn you off the shake regardless of how tempted you may be to put it in your order. Trust your instincts and look for a healthier substitute. You will save yourself from ingesting 111 grams of sugar at one go.

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Panera Bread Kitchen Sink Cookie

The “Kitchen Sink” cookie at Panera is a tad overpriced but is also rich in its taste and texture. A cookie that needs minimal time to heat and serve, Panera’s Kitchen Sink cookies fill the decadent urge for a sweet treat with just the right amount of chocolate, caramel and pretzels. However, each cookie is also 800 calories. It is high in saturated fats and contains over 50 grams of sugar. Put it in your list of very special treats if you cannot do without it. These cookies are clearly made for an occasional indulgence from the nutritional viewpoint.

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Domino’s Cali Chicken Bacon Ranch Hand Tossed, 16-Inch

It is hard to resist calling in for a Hand-Tossed Cali Chicken Bacon Ranch from Domino’s on a pizza night. The gooey cheesy bacon topped 16-inch pie is a soul satisfying indulgence for every meat lover. The generous chunks of meat and the ranch mix to give this pizza just the right flavor. However, a single slice of this bacon-ranch delight contains 1,100 mg of sodium, which is more than half a day’s worth of healthy salt intake. Each slice is 530 calories. Of the 28 grams of fat content it packs, 0.5 grams is trans fat.

Dairy Queen Cheese Curds

Dairy Queen advertises these bite-sized snacks as “Poppable pieces of cheese, fried until warm, melty, and crisp. ” The description does justice to the inviting pieces of finger-licking nuggets. Unfortunately, as addictive these cheese curds might be, they are also very high in their calorie and salt content. A large serving is equivalent to a 1000 calorie meal! What is more, each serving is composed of 67 grams of fat, 52 grams of carb and 1,960 mg of sodium. These numbers are more than enough to push any health conscious person to stay away from reaching out for another cheese curd!

Pizza Hut Meat Lover’s Large Original Pan Pizza

The generous toppings of beef, sausages, ham, pepperoni, and bacon, make this mozzarella dripping pan pizza from Pizza Hut so deliciously heavy that it is hard to lift up an entire slice without spilling something off it! The meat paradise however also makes this pizza tip dangerously towards the unhealthy fast-food items. Every slice is 470 calories rich. Each slice packs about 27 grams of fat, 970 mg of sodium and 36 grams of carbs. Multiply these numbers by the number of slices you end up eating and you will understand why this pizza makes it to this list.

McDonald’s Big Breakfast With Hotcakes

Mc Donald’s offers a really appetizing breakfast platter. The taste and the variety of food on the tray makes this one a winner among the fast food morning special menus. However, like all good things, this one too has a catch. At 1,340 calories, this humongous breakfast packs in more than half a day’s worth of recommended calorie intake. That same can be said for the sodium count. The sugar quotient of the carbs too is on the higher side. This is a good meal to go for if you are going to skip a meal later in the day. If not, treat it as an occasional indulgence.

Taco Bell’s Sausage Breakfast Crunchwrap

A wrap that packs in 710 calories can never be a healthy breakfast choice, no matter how inviting it is to the tastebuds. The sausage and cheese filling makes the wrap a yummy indulgence. However, you are in for a disaster if you make a regular meal out of this. This breakfast wrap from Taco Bell puts 45 grams of fat, 1,210 mg of sodium, 51 grams of carbs and 21 grams of protein on your plate. This is not taking into account any sides or drinks you might want to have to accompany your wrap. You will definitely want to avoid this item on Taco Bell’s menu

Five Guys Large Fries

We hardly know anyone who regularly walks out of a Five Guys with just a burger. Their fries are so delicious, they have become a necessary must-have with every order placed! But French fries pack a mean fist when it comes to calories and ones at Five Guys contain 1314 calories per serving! That is literally more than a regular burger. With 181 grams of carbs and 1,327 mg of sodium, you might want to think of an alternative next time you are tempted to place an order for these super yummy fatty sides. Or, at the very least, convert that large serving into the smallest they offer!

Popeye’s Spicy Chicken Sandwich

Popeye’s sandwich packs their delicious fried chicken into a bun pocket and tops it with veggies and pickles. The cheese, sauces and dressings add layers of taste and texture. However, at 700 calories, this sandwich is the item with the most calories on Popeye’s menu. The 1,473 mg of sodium is not worth the high-carb high-protein sandwich when you can easily find flavorful, healthier options that give you the same satisfaction at half the calorie-intake on the food chain’s menu. Despite the crunch it packs in every bite, this sandwich is not recommended for regular consumption.

Whataburger Triple Meat Whataburger

There is nothing redeeming about this burger. A single burger served with a soda and a small portion of fries can do some real damage to your day’s dietary intake by feeding you 1,885 calories at just one sitting. This amounts to 84 grams of fat, 2,080 mg of sodium, 222 grams of carbs and 70 grams of protein. The sugar quotient here is a massive 119 grams. The numbers for each category are insanely high. The taste, by comparison, is nothing to write home about either. There are plenty more burgers with multi-patties out there on the list of tasty fast food sandwiches. Skip this and you will not miss anything.

Raising Cane’s Caniac Combo

If 1,860 calories is what you gain when you eat a few fries, a slice of Garlic bread and six chicken fingers, with some coleslaw, you are likely to leave the table feeling guilty and apologetic to your body . Never mind that the chicken fingers are tender and lip-smacking. This meal is 111 grams of fat and an insane 3,120 mg of sodium. It also packs 22 grams of sugar and you haven’t even touched a sip of soda yet. Raising Cane’s offering is one of the most-calorie heavy items on any fast food chain’s menu list. You will leave the table feeling hungry, and yet would have consumed enough to bloat into double size in no time.

Little Caesars 3 Meat Treat DEEP! DEEP! Dish Pizza

Little Caesar’s deep dish pie does run triple deep with its packed layering of bacon, sausage and pepperoni slices. However, the taste is highly forgettable. Moreover, this pie is extremely salty and literally, a health hazard for your body. A single pie of this three-meat deep dish pie packs in an outrageous 7,270 milligrams of sodium. The fat content is 174 grams and the total calorie count is 3,470. You will not miss anything if you decide to settle for a healthier option on the menu. Nearly everything else they offer would qualify as a less unhealthy meal!

Hardee’s Monster Double Thickburger

Hardee’s Thickburger is aptly named. The meaty burger is not just a mouthful to bite into, it is a literal monster when it comes to racking up the calorie count. The burger alone contains a full day’s worth of calories at 1,400 calories. It has an incredibly high amount of trans fat measuring at over 4.5 grams. Moreover, a single burger packs 2,780 mg of sodium. That alone exceeds a single day’s ideal salt intake. Steer clear of this monster double burger. Your tastebuds will not miss anything and your digestive system will be forever grateful. Not to mention, you will be doing your waistline a huge favor!

Starbucks Java Chip Frappuccino

Starbucks offers a great range of refreshing cold brews. Unfortunately, not many of them are meant for the calorie-conscious. Unless you need to make up for a sugar deficiency, steer clear of this creamy and inviting frappe offering on the coffee chain’s menu. No doubt the Java Chip Frappuccino is delicious especially when ordered with whole milk and a whipped cream topping , but a single cup made in this manner holds a precious 600 calories. It packs 22 grams of fat, 360 mg of sodium, and 96 grams worth of carbs, of which 88 grams is sugar!

Bojangles’ Cajun Filet Biscuit with Pimento Cheese

This is a uniquely flavored cajun sandwich. The Pimento cheese adds a peppery zing to the otherwise classic cajun filet biscuit that forms the main filling of this no frills sandwich. However, the sandwich alone packs 740 calories. Considering nearly 40 grams of that is fat and almost 2000 mg is sodium, this is not a sandwich you should regularly have. Keep in mind that these numbers reflect the calories present in only the sandwich. You would surely like a drink or a side in addition to a sandwich to make your meal feel full ? If so, consider opting for other Cajun options for a healthier substitute.

Zaxby’s Buffalo Chicken Finger Plate, 6-Piece

While the prospect t of digging into a plate of chicken fried with buffalo sauce sounds delicious, keep in mind that a single serving gets you only six pieces of chicken fingers. The major portion of the dish is the accompanying crinkle fries and coleslaw. While the protein served up in a serving is 70 grams, each order is 1610 calories and consists of 97 grams of fat, 5,410 mg of sodium, and 112 grams of carbs. These numbers should keep you off the enticing chicken fingers completely. There are plenty of places that serve fried Buffalo chicken in a far healthier manner. You will not regret skipping this on Zaxby’s menu.

Taco John’s Super Nachos

If you think Nachos are a side dish that can do the least damage to your resolution to eat well, this item should make you think again. Taco John’s serves a ginormous pile of tortilla chips decked with olives, tomatoes and guacamole. This is further smothered in a generous smattering of beef, different types of cheese, refried beans, and sour cream. Sounds appetizing ? A single serving of this will leave you 800 calories rich. Each serving is 43 grams of fat, 1,620 mg of sodium, 82 grams of carbs and 23 grams of protein. In other words, this side packs more than a regular main meal. Make an informed choice if you are really hungry.

Culver’s Bacon Deluxe Triple

Culver’s’ Bacon Delux Triple should not make it to your frequently ordered food list if you are really watching your waistline. The burger is every weight watcher’s nightmare. The triple patties, combined with bacon, cheese and Mayo make this a 1230 calorie burger. Add to it the butter toasted buns. The few pieces of tomato, lettuce, pickles and onions do little to balance out the fat, salt and sugar content of this burger. That said, the burger has a delectable taste and is hard to resist. Good luck sticking to the healthier options on the store’s menu.

Del Taco Epic Steak & Potato Burrito

A gigantic burrito that serves up 1,040 calories on your plate is indeed a burrito of epic proportions-the kind you would want to avoid at all costs. The generous amounts of meat, potato and cheese make this a heavy wrap that consists of 61 grams of fat, 2,280 mg sodium, 77 grams of carbs and 40 grams of protein. Surely, this is a meal that makes you put on flab instead of toning up your muscles.

Stay away from this item on Del Taco’s menu. The steak burrito is not worth staking your health on .

Dunkin’ Donuts Coffee Cake Muffin

Whether you start your day with a hot or a cold brew, pairing it up with a muffin to go is a heavenly choice. The choice of a coffee flavored muffin simply adds to the speak while doubling the coffee. We all need that caffeine boost to get out day functioning. That alone makes this muffin a tempting morning bite. Unfortunately this coffee cake mixture does more than adrenaline pumping. With over 59 grams of sugar and 590 calories, it packs too many calories and carbs while offering the body very few nutrients. Do not let the coffee junkie in you get swayed by this muffin if you really want to take control over your expanding waistline.

Jamba Juice Chunky Strawberry Bowl

How wrong can you go with an organic smoothie bowl? Well, unless you believe a bowl of 560 calories is not too high for a fruity treat, not very. This seemingly healthy bowl packs in strawberries and bananas with Greek yogurt and peanut butter thus filling your tummy up with 50 grams of sugar and 16 grams of fat. Given the size of the bowl, this is a huge amount of fat and sugar! Look for a healthier but equally yummy alternative on the food joint’s menu. You may want to stick to ordering the juice at Jamba Juice instead!

Auntie Anne’s Mini Pretzel Dogs

The smell of Auntie Anne’s tiny pretzel dogs is intoxicating. The mini-dogs are so addictive you would perhaps find it hard to stick to just one serving of this delicious snack. But what appeals to the senses does not necessarily do our bodies much good. These mini-dogs are a testimony to that. It may be incredibly hard to walk past these innocent looking snacks on your next visit to the mall, but do your body a favor and order something else instead. These yummy little bites are filled with fat and sodium. Each serving has at least 630 calories and contains over 35 grams of fat and almost 1300 mg of sodium.

Cinnabon Caramel Pecanbon

If you are looking to pinpoint one true enemy of your waistline on Cinnabon’s display case, this is what you should be pointing your finger at. Incredibly delicious. This pecan and caramel topped cinnamon-infused bun has an unbeatable aroma that very few can resist. It is also one of those rolls no one can eat just one of. Each roll ends up putting an additional 1,040 calories on your body. With a net quotient of 55 grams of fat, 1,300 mg of sodium, and 81 grams of sugar, this high carb bun is sure to destroy all your weight watching efforts.

Moe’s Southwest Grill The Homewrecker Burrito with Chicken

Well, this is one yummilicious burrito you would have to be wary of if you want to seriously watch your nutritional intake. Not so much a homewrecker as a waist line wrecker, this burrito packs 1,484 calories in its creamy sour cream, guacamole and cheese encased filling of meat, rice and veggies. The fresh ingredients and the generous helpings make the burrito a mean meal you would want to keep coming back to. But not only does it contain 2,869 mg of sodium, it comes served with a free unlimited side of tortilla chips and salsa which adds to the unhealthy calorie intake. Treat yourself to this burrito, but not too frequently!

Jack in the Box Bacon Ultimate Cheeseburger

This Jack in the Box signature packs in a double helping of the meat patty. If that was not enough to up the calories, it comes fried in a delicious but girthline expanding garlic herb butter mix. The extra toppings of Swiss cheese, bacon and mayonnaise turn this bun into a tasty cheat meal. Unfortunately it also adds 910 calories to the day’s food intake. That would not be so bad if it did not contain 56 grams of fat and 2,200 mg of sodium. Now that is too much salt for a single meal, let alone a single burger!

Jimmy John’s the J.J. Gargantuan

When the per sandwich calorie count exceeds a thousand, the alarm bells start to sound. At 1,120 calories, the JJ Gargantuan packs a solid 59 grams of fat and 3,560 mg of sodium. Loaded with smoked ham, salami, turkey and roast beef, this sandwich indeed packs proteins of epic proportions at over 80 grams. Unfortunately, the sandwich also contains 15 grams of sugar and that makes it a higher risk food for your health. The capicola and provolone endowed Gargantuan is a feast in its own right. That said, it should not be anyone’s daily fare.

Five Guys, Bacon, Cheeseburger With Lettuce, Tomato, Pickles, Ketchup, and Mayo

This sandwich from 5Guys does not quite cut the thousand calories mark but is nonetheless not a very healthy option to dig into when you are extremely hungry. A delicious cheese burger, this one is about 766 calories, but laden with fats and sodium. In fact, it has about 50 grams of fat and 1,496 mg of sodium. The bacon and the Mayo, are hardly redeemed by the odd slices of tomatoes and lettuce when it comes to healthy fillings. The 13 grams of sugar is another reason why this sandwich is a disappointment for health watchers.

Bojangle’s Chicken Rice Bowl and Biscuit with Cheese

Bojangles packs a hearty 54 grams of protein in their chicken rice bowl, but unfortunately, the healthy quotient of the meal stops there. The cheese and biscuits laden jambalaya bowl serves up a grand 1,130 calories with , 45 grams of fat (17 and 4,520 mg of sodium. That amount of salt alone should deter you from putting in your order for this meal the next time round. Never mind that the taste is to die for and makes you want a second serving.

Taco John’s Potato Olés Scrambler With Regular Sausage

Taco John serves a hearty breakfast meal containing the goodness of eggs, onions, tomatoes and poblano peppers. At 1,190 calories, this first meal of the day would have been a healthy filler has it not been for the fact that the majority of the calories come not from the listed ingredients but from its generous helping of nachos and cheddar cheese. The added sausage do not help the 79 gram fat content in the meal. The biggest drawback of the package is its salt content. At 3,360 mg of sodium, this meal is too salty to be healthy.

Einstein Bros. Chorizo Sunrise 2-Egg Signature

This 920 calorie-rich morning sandwich is an egg lover’s delight. The double egg whammy makes the Chorizo Sunrise yummy it with the addition of the patty and the dressings, the sandwich also ends up being 57 grams of fat and 1,600 mg of sodium. The high carb and high protein combination makes the sandwich unhealthy for anyone looking for nutrients friendly calorie intake.

Quiznos Prime Rib, Horseradish XL, 12-Inch

In the fast food world, Any meal that doubles or trebles its filling is most likely to ring an alarm in terms of healthy calories. This footling from Quiznos is no different. Made up of double Prime Rib, the sandwich is stuffed to the brim with sautéed onions, swiss cheese, and a signature horseradish sauce that leave you licking your lips. But the sandwich is also very high in its fat and sodium content.

At 1,310 calories, this sandwich is best avoided if you are watching what you are eating. It has 57 grams of fat, 3,380 mg of sodium, and 124 grams of carbs.

Au Bon Pain Power Protein Wrap

The wrap does deliver what it promises. With each wrap containing about 32 grams of protein, this indeed is a power protein wrap. The problem is that given its size, it also packs up on the calories and sodium. The mouth watering wrap contains turkey, cheddar, avocado, tomatoes, herbs and spinach in addition to two eggs. With a filling like this, it is no wonder that each wrap is about 820 calories, and contains about 51 grams of fat. In addition, each wrap has 1,020 mg of sodium. Stop yourself from ordering this as your regular fare.

Dairy Queen Royal Rocky Road Trip Blizzard Treat

Dairy Queen’s Royal Rocky Road Trip is an ice-cream you would not forget easily once you try it out. From brownies to fudge pieces, peanuts to marshmallows, this ice cream is a thrill to your palate, especially if you are a fan of the Rocky Road flavor. However, if indulging in a large serving is what you want to do, be warned, each serving is 1,510 calories! That is more than an average meal. A single serving has 70 grams of fat, 770 mg of sodium, and 199 grams of carbs. If that does not seem off the nutritional charts yet, consider this: each serving is also made up of 151 grams of sugar. Now that is too much sugar to have at one go for any dessert!

Culver’s Vanilla Concrete Mixer with Oreo

Cool, creamy and simply yummilicious, this is one of those sweet treats that will give you a high quite literally. The vanilla and Oreo crushed together give this dessert a heavenly flavor. Unfortunately, each tall serving of Culver’s Vanilla Concrete Mixer with Oreo also contains over122 grams of sugar. Not just that, each serving has over 1390 calories. To think of a mere dessert packing in so much sugar and calories make this a lethal item on Culver’s menu. Stay away from this ticket to obesity if you are not yet addicted to it. If you are, this is the time to look for healthier alternatives to satisfy your sweet cravings.

Wienerschnitzel Thousand Island Chili Cheese Fries, Large

Sold as finger food, these cheese fries are so addictive, one forgets that they are meant to be a side and not a full course. This makes the Thousand Island Chili Cheese Fries one of the most unhealthy items on the menu. Not only does one large serving add over 1500 calories to your meal, it is also very high in its sodium, fat and sugar counts. Steer clear of the temptation to order this on your next visit. If you must indulge yourself, remember to share it with the others on the table. Any attempt to finish this off alone is tantamount to self sabotaging any efforts of keeping to a healthy meal plan.

Baskin Robbins Brownie Sundae

You already know you are tipping to the unhealthy side when you decide to treat yourself to a sundae. Bsskin Robbins has a decadent variety to choose from and their Brownie Sundae is a treat you cannot bypass. This magical sweet treat tops a rich ]brownie with two creamy scoops of ice cream before serving it with a generous slice of hot fudge, nuts, whipped cream, and a cherry on the top. It is no wonder that the sundae packs in 810 calories. Every serving indulged in adds on 42 grams of fat, 330 mg of sodium, and 99 grams of carbs to your system. Of this, nearly 75 grams is sugar.

Tim Hortons Farmer’s Breakfast Grilled Wrap

The dry breakfast wrap from Tim Hortons Farmers is a no frills wrap. A tortilla rolled with eggs, bacon, sausage, hash browns and some cheese, this wrap is not washed over with dressings or sauces. This makes it a far more healthy breakfast choice than many of its fast-food counterparts. However, at 680 calories, with 42 grams of fat, 1,150 mg of sodium, 54 grams of carbs and about 20 grams of protein, you will already be eating half of the recommended daily intake with just one wrap. Go for it if you must have your breakfast from a fast-food outlet.