I know we’re all busy, and fast food seems like a great option, but please check out America’s Worst Lunches before you order.
According to the talented folks at Eat This, Not That a large Philly cheesesteak sub from Quiznos is like eating 5 cheese danishes!
I thought the sandwich might not be the best choice, but I had no idea it was THAT bad.
Here are some examples to ponder next time you’re in the drive thru:
ARBY’S
Roast Turkey Ranch and Bacon Sandwich
818 calories
38 g fat (11 g saturated, 0.5 g trans)
2,146 mg sodium
Calorie Equivalent: Like eating 23 Thin Mints (one whole sleeve)!
DAIRY QUEEN
Wild Buffalo Chicken Strip Basket (4 piece)
1,340 calories
96 g fat (18 g saturated)
4,820 mg sodium
Sodium Equivalent: Like eating 14 large orders of McDonald’s French fries!
PANERA
Italian Combo on Ciabatta sandwich
1,070 calories
50 g fat (19 g saturated, 0.5 g trans)
3,010 mg of sodium
Fat Equivalent: Like eating 6 slices of Papa John’s cheese pizza!
CHILI’S
Crispy Honey Chipotle Crispers
1,890 calories
99 g fat (19 g saturated)
3,470 mg sodium
Calorie Equivalent: Like eating an entire medium Pizza Hut 12″ pepperoni pizza!
HARDEE’S
2/3-lb Monster Thickburger
1,420 calories
108 g fat (43 g saturated)
2,770 mg sodium
Saturated Fat Equivalent: Like eating 43 strips of Oscar Mayer bacon!
Click here for recommendations on what to eat instead of these calorie busters, but if you’re looking to keep within a healthy lifestyle, try brown-bagging-it with food from home.
It will help save you money, and hopefully some calories, providing you won’t be packing 43 strips of bacon.
