Fast Food Restaurants, Nutrition Facts & Calories Compared. Fast food is bad food. That's pretty much common knowledge these days. The majority of the foods served at fast food restaurants contain an insane amount of calories, tons of fat (including the very evil trans fat), and are high in pretty much everything else that you'd want your food to be low in. Long story short, it's the kind of food you want to avoid eating. The funny thing is, most of the world doesn't seem to care. The fast food restaurants continue to do just fine because people continue to eat their unhealthy food. So I figured, if you are still going to eat this junk, you might as well at least know which is the best of the worst, and which is the worst of the worst. If this isn't enough to convince you to eat less (or none) of this stuff, it will at least give you the information you need to make the better choice and avoid making the worst one. Clicking a category (calories, fat, trans fat, etc.) will sort the data in that column from lowest to highest. Clicking it again will sort it from highest to lowest. Be sure to check it out for clarifications on anything that may seem unclear. However, I did not take it into account when showing the best/worst since they are technically not . Therefore, they were also not taken into account when showing the best/worst french fries. It's not hard to see why either. Due to having the smallest serving size of all of the other fast food restaurants, their large fries ended up being the lowest in every single one of the compared nutrition facts. Not to mention, with 0 grams of trans fat, it was one of just two large french fries that contained 0 grams. Another one from Sonic.. In the end, I went with Dairy Queen's basic fries for being the highest in calories (seriously, 7. White Castle's basic fries were also picked here not so much for calories (although at 7. Of all of the items being compared in this entire comparison, french fries are easily one of the worst all around trans fat offenders. A calorie is the amount of energy required to raise 1 g of water by 1 degree celsius. What do they mean for human health, and how many do we need?Notes: For this comparison, I tried to use each fast food restaurant's . In two cases however, there was no . So, I instead used whatever that restaurant's largest size was. For White Castle it was . Hamburger. Unknown.
Hardee's. Regular. Unknown. 36. 56. 0Carl's Jr. Big Hamburger. 20. Unknown. 54. 10. 60. Sonic. Jr. Burger. White Castle. Regular. Dairy Queen. Homestyle Burger. Jack in the Box. Regular. In- N- Out Burger. Regular. 24. 33. 90. Best: White Castle (regular) & Wendy's (Jr. Hamburger)This one should come as no surprise to anyone who has ever seen a White Castle hamburger. And, when it comes to making the least- bad fast food choice, tiny = good. Due to the below average serving size, all but one of its nutrition facts were the lowest in this comparison. You'd think with a burger that size they would be able to pull off 0 trans fat per serving. Hamburger on the other hand does pull it off, and combined with being the second lowest in nearly all of the other nutrition facts, they certainly end up as one of the better basic fast food hamburgers. If the restaurant did not have anything simply called . For Wendy's, I used their . Food: Quantity: Apple - medium with peel: 7 each: Banana - medium 8 inch: 7 each: Bread whole wheat - slice: 14 each: Broccoli: 7 spears: Cheerios: 10.5 cups: Chicken. Fast food is bad food. That's pretty much common knowledge these days. The majority of the foods served at fast food restaurants contain an insane amount of calories. Double Cheeseburger. Dairy Queen. Homestyle Double Cheeseburger. Dairy Queen. Homestyle Bacon Double Cheeseburger. Dairy Queen. Ultimate Burger. Dairy Queen. 1/4 lb Flame. Thrower Grill. Burger. Dairy Queen. 1/2 lb Flame. Thrower Grill. Burger. Dairy Queen. Classic Grill. Burger. 21. 24. 70. Dairy Queen. Classic Grill. Burger (cheese)2. Dairy Queen. 1/2 lb Grill. Burger. 29. 76. 70. Dairy Queen. 1/2 lb Grill. Burger (cheese)3. Dairy Queen. Bacon Cheddar Grill. Burger. 22. 96. 50. Dairy Queen. Mushroom Swiss Grill. Burger. 21. 06. 30. Carl's Jr. Six Dollar Burger. Unknown. 60. 19. 80. Carl's Jr. Western Bacon Six Dollar Burger. Unknown. 83. 25. 40. Carl's Jr. Bacon Cheese Six Dollar Burger. Unknown. 50. 19. 10. Carl's Jr. Double Six Dollar Burger. Unknown. 60. 27. 60. Carl's Jr. Low Carb Six Dollar Burger. Unknown. 61. 29. 0Carl's Jr. Famous Star (cheese)2. Unknown. 53. 12. 60. Carl's Jr. Super Star (cheese)3. Unknown. 54. 16. 00. Carl's Jr. Philly Cheesesteak Burger. Unknown. 52. 15. 10. Carl's Jr. Western Bacon Cheeseburger. Unknown. 70. 14. 80. Carl's Jr. Double Western Bacon Cheeseburger. Unknown. 71. 18. 20. Carl's Jr. Jalapeno Burger. Unknown. 50. 13. 20. Del Taco. Double Del Cheeseburger. Unknown. 35. 96. 0Del Taco. Bacon Double Del Cheeseburger. Unknown. 35. 11. 30. Best: Burger King (Whopper Jr.) & White Castle (Bacon Cheeseburger)Just like in the . And, this translates into it being the lowest in most of the nutrition facts shown. Burger King's Whopper Jr. Also, at just 3. 70 calories, 6 grams of saturated fat, and 5. The Double Six Dollar Burger from Carl's Jr. One sandwich contains more calories than some smaller females need.. The 1. 11 grams of fat isn't a typo either. That's more fat in one sandwich than most average sized men need per day. I wanted to make a second . Obviously anything with any trans fat could make it, as well as the items with a ton of saturated fat. For starters, how about anything with over 7. How about the nearly 2. Yikes. Notes: For this comparison I used each fast food restaurant's more . The previous comparison used only the most basic and simple hamburger (1 patty, nothing fancy). This comparison basically compares all of the other hamburger type items that exist. As you can tell, there were a lot of them. The 5 piece chicken nuggets from Wendy's are, as far as fast food goes, fantastic! From its 0 grams of trans fat, to its only 2. The significantly less saturated fat and sodium are great, too. The worst was actually ten times easier. Dairy Queen has somehow managed to turn a 6 piece order of chicken strips into a 1. They then top it off with 1. I do realize that their serving size is larger than that of the other items, but it doesn't change the fact that people can walk into a Dairy Queen and walk out with this craziness as their 6 piece order of chicken strips. Notes: For this comparison I used each fast food restaurant's version of individual pieces of chicken. This includes nuggets, tenders, rings, popcorn, strips and basically any chicken item that wasn't a sandwich or an actual part of the chicken (such as a whole breast). These items were therefore not included in the above comparison. Chicken Sandwiches Compared. Fast Food Restaurant. Type. Serving Size (g)Calories. Total Fat (g)Saturated Fat (g)Trans Fat (g)Carbs (g)Sodium (mg)Mc. Donald's. Mc. Chicken. Mc. Donald's. Premium Grilled Chicken Classic. Mc. Donald's. Premium Crispy Chicken Classic. Mc. Donald's. Premium Grilled Chicken Club. Mc. Donald's. Premium Crispy Chicken Club. Burger King. TENDERGRILL (with mayo)2. Burger King. TENDERCRISP2. Burger King. Original. Burger King. Chick'n Crisp (with mayo)1. Wendy's. Ultimate Chicken Grill. Unknown. 32. 07. 1. Wendy's. Spicy Chicken Fillet. Unknown. 44. 01. 62. Wendy's. Homestyle Chicken Fillet. Unknown. 43. 01. 62. Wendy's. Chicken Club. Unknown. 54. 02. 57. Wendy's. Crispy. Unknown. Arby's. Crispy Fillet. Arby's. Grilled Fillet. Hardee's. Charbroiled Club. Unknown. 32. 14. 30. Hardee's. Charbroiled BBQ2. Unknown. 40. 10. 70. Hardee's. Low Carb Charbroiled Club. Unknown. 10. 11. 70. Hardee's. Big Fillet. Unknown. 76. 18. 90. Hardee's. Spicy. 15. Unknown. 46. 12. 20. A& WGrilled. 21. A& WCrispy. 21. Jack In The Box. Regular. Jack In The Box. Jack's Spicy. Jack In The Box. Sourdough Grilled. White Castle. Breast (with cheese)8. White Castle. Supreme. Sonic. Club Toaster. Dairy Queen. Crispy. Dairy Queen. Grilled. KFCSnacker. 11. 92. KFCHoney BBQ Snacker. KFCDouble Crunch. KFCCrispy Twister. KFCOven Roasted Twister. KFCTender Roast. 23. KFCHoney BBQ1. 47. Subway. Oven Roasted. Carl's Jr. Charbroiled BBQ2. Unknown. 48. 11. 50. Carl's Jr. Charbroiled Club. Unknown. 43. 14. 10. Carl's Jr. Charbroiled Santa Fe. Unknown. 43. 15. 40. Carl's Jr. Spicy. Unknown. 59. 14. 80. Boston Market. Boston Carver. Boston Market. Half Boston Carver. Popeyes. Deluxe. 26. Chick- Fil- AChicken Sandwich. Chick- Fil- AChargrilled Chicken Sandwich. Chick- Fil- AChargrilled Chicken Club Sandwich. Chick- Fil- AChicken Salad Sandwich. Best: KFC (Honey BBQ Snacker)Another very easy pick for me. KFC's Honey BBQ Snacker wins this comparison hands down. The 0 grams of trans fat and only 2. In the end though, I had to go with Hardee's Big Fillet because, at 8. Hardee's did not provide the trans fat content of their food, but something tells me it would be up there as well. Burger King on the other hand did provide trans fat content, and its TENDERCRISP sandwich contains 4 grams of it. Add that to the fact that it's second highest in pretty much all of the other nutrition facts, and you have your second pick for worst chicken sandwich. Notes: This comparison includes pretty much every single fast food chicken- related sandwich there is. NONE. My real pick for best onion rings is none of the above. But, since I am forced to give a pick, I'd have to go with either A& W or Sonic's large order. The nutrition facts of A& W's onion rings look really good until you make your way over to trans fat. Then you have Sonic's version, which is the lowest in trans fat (0. Not so great though is its 6. I guess if I really had to make a decision here, the real . How about the reigning and defending champion of my 8. Fast Food Items Highest In Trans Fat list, White Castle's Homestyle sack of trans- fat- rings. Is there really any reason to even mention the 7. We can just end it right here. Notes: For this comparison, I used each fast food restaurant's largest available size of onion rings. In the end though I have to go with the regular Biscuit from Mc. Donald's based on it being the lowest in calories and among the lowest in all of the other nutrition facts (including 0 grams of trans fat). Really though, any of the breakfast items with 3. First up is its 9. As if that wasn't enough, take a look at its 3. Jack In The Box's Spicy Chicken Biscuit also makes the cut due to its 7 grams of trans fat (highest in the comparison). Calorie Counting. A low- carb diet and calorie counting share two qualities - - they’ll both help you lose weight and keep it off, as long as you stick with the plan. Otherwise, they’re very different. One counts carbs but not calories, while the other counts calories but not carbs. The low- carb plan has a specific list of acceptable foods, while almost any food is fair game when you count calories. You’re more likely to get quick results on a low- carb diet, but in the end, it’s important to choose the diet that works for you. Calorie counting doesn’t restrict carbs. Some calorie- counting plans may not offer any carb recommendations at all. Others suggest getting 4. Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2. That works out to 1. Low- carb diets rely on counting net carbs, which are calculated by subtracting fiber from total carbs per serving. Don’t worry, you don’t have to do the math - - you can rely on resources that list the net carb content of foods and beverages, like the Atkins Carb Counter. While each low- carb plan is a little different, a typical program allows 2. When your weight- loss goal is reached, you continue on a lifetime maintenance plan that allows 8. When you count calories, you keep tabs on the calories in everything you eat and drink. This approach helps you lose weight as long as you take in fewer calories than you burn. The first step is to calculate the number of calories you need to maintain your current weight. Tally daily maintenance calories by multiplying your weight times 1. Then subtract 5. 00 to 1,0. For example, a person who weighs 1. Subtract 5. 00 and you get 1,7. Low- carb diets don’t pay attention to calories - - they just count net grams of carbohydrates. Weight loss comes from a change in metabolism. As you restrict carbs, the body switches from using carbs for energy to burning fat. While you’re not required to count calories, low- carb plans recommend keeping calories in a healthy range. Women should aim for 1,5. Some calorie- counting diets focus only on calories without getting specific about the type of food to eat. Others suggest eliminating specific foods - - think of any fad diet - - or cutting down on fat. But when you’re reducing calories, it’s more important to make every bite nutritious. Fill your daily calories with lean protein, vegetables, beans, whole grains, fruits, nuts and fat- free dairy products. On the other hand, don’t pack your calories with sugar- sweetened candy, baked goods and beverages. At the start of a low- carb diet, you can eat fish, poultry, meat, eggs, fats, oils and nonstarchy vegetables. At least 1. 2 to 1. You can also have 3 to 4 ounces of cheese, but it contains some carbs, so go easy. Cold cuts and cured meats should be avoided. As you lose weight and increase carbs, you're allowed to eat nuts, fruits and legumes. Once you reach the lifetime maintenance phase, whole grains and starchy vegetables are added to the list of approved foods. Low- carb diets tend to cause more rapid weight loss, reports the Harvard School of Public Health. But the biggest challenge is keeping the weight off, so choose the diet plan you can stick with for the long haul. If you’re counting calories, you may find it easier to make a list of the foods you’ll include in the diet. Having a specific list - - and keeping those foods stocked at home - - will help you get in the diet groove. Plus, you’ll only have to look up the calories once, then you’ll have them handy every time you need to tally your intake. For those going low- carb, remember that these diets allow any type of meat and fats like butter, some of which are high in saturated fats. You don’t want to skimp on fat because it’s your source of energy on a low- carb diet. But if you have high blood pressure, high cholesterol or diabetes, plan to get mostly healthy unsaturated fats from vegetable oils, avocados and nuts. Don’t know what your estimated calorie needs are? Check out the table below to find yours. Meal Planner. Use the 1 Week DASH Meal Planner to plan your meals and snacks for the week. Week DASH Meal Planner 1. Week DASH Meal Planner 2. Week DASH Meal Planner 2. Daily DASH Tracker. Record your meals and snacks on the Daily DASH Tracker to monitor your success. Sample Daily DASH Tracker 1. Sample Daily DASH Tracker 2. Sample Daily DASH Tracker 2. Shop for DASHCreate a shopping list to stock up on DASH foods. DASH Shopping List. Set SMART goals. Take it one step at a time and set goals for your success. DASH- One Step at a Time Estimated Daily Calorie Needs. Gender. Age*Not Physically Active- Estimated total calorie needs**Physically Active- Estimated total calorie needs. Female. 19- 3. 02. Male. 19- 3. 02. 40. Female. 31- 5. 01. Male. 31- 5. 02. 20. Female. 51 +1. 60. Male. 51 +2. 00. 0 calories. Information adapted from www. Estimated calorie needs for individuals getting less than 3. Estimated calorie needs for individuals getting at least 3. While this table categorizes calorie needs, everyone is different. The 1. 20. 0 Calorie Diet Plan . This is not a fad diet plan. This 7- day diet plan requires you to eat a lot of healthy proteins, carbs, and fats without exceeding the 1. There is no easy way out to lose the stubborn fat. Therefore, regular exercise and a changed lifestyle are needed to accelerate the weight loss process. This diet plan can be followed by anyone. However, the amount of weight you lose will depend on factors such as current weight, age, medical history, and genes. Consult your doctor or dietitian to know which diet plan is the best for you. This article provides detailed information on all you need to know for active weight loss while on the 1. The 1. 20. 0 Calorie Diet Plan To Lose 2. Pounds. The 1. 20. Calorie Diet. Generalized 1. Calorie Vegetarian Diet Chart. Generalized 1. 20. Calorie Non- Vegetarian Diet Chart. What To Eat When On The 1. Calorie Diet. What Not To Eat When On The 1. Calorie Diet. The 1. Calorie Diet Recipe. Role Of Exercise. Changes In Lifestyle. Benefits Of The 1. Calorie Diet. Drawbacks Of The 1. Calorie Diet. Dos & Dont. The 1. 20. 0 Calorie Diet. The logic behind the 1. There are numerous food items that are recommended in a typical 1. Due to such a wide variety, there can be many diet menus for the 1. An example of such a diet chart is given below. Back To TOC2. Generalized 1. Calorie Vegetarian Diet Chart. Image: Shutterstock. Meal. What To Eat. Calories. Early Morning. A glass of warm water, honey, and half a lime. Breakfast. Options: 1 bowl vegetable quinoa. A glass of fat- free milk and 2 slices of multigrain bread. Lunch. Options: Vegetable sandwich (with 1 tablespoon mayonnaise)Broccoli and lentil soup. Post- Lunch. A bowl of fruits (banana, watermelon, kiwi, melon, and strawberries)2. Evening Snack. Green/black tea with a small bowl of popcorn (without butter)3. Dinner. Options: Baked potato, carrot, eggplant, tomato. Back To TOC3. Generalized 1. Calorie Non- Vegetarian Diet Chart. Image: Shutterstock. Meal. What To Ea. Calories. Early Morning. Breakfast. Options: 1 glass kale smoothie with pomegranate and cucumber. Egg frittata with bacon. Lunch. Options: Spinach, asparagus, and mushroom salad with light dressing. Tuna sandwich with lettuce and tomato with 1 tablespoon of low- fat mayonnaise. Post- Lunch. Options: 1 apple. A bowl of fruits (watermelon, musk melon, and kiwi)5. Evening Snack. Green tea with 1 multigrain biscuit. Dinner. Options: Baked salmon with veggies. Chicken clear soup with lots of veggies. Back To TOC4. What To Eat When On The 1. Calorie Diet. Image: Shutterstock. The 1. 20. 0 calorie diet plan requires a careful consideration of the amount and nature of food to be consumed in order to fulfill the nutritional requirements. Foods rich in carbs, such as flour bread and pasta, sugary products, and foods with high fat content should particularly be avoided as they have more calories, which tend to cause weight gain. Non- starchy fruits and vegetables should be consumed more as they are low in calories and carbohydrates and high in vitamins when compared to other foods. Vegetables like cucumber, mushrooms, carrots, tomatoes, beets, asparagus, peppers, and leafy greens and fruits like bananas, plums, cherries, grapes, apples, and peaches are some of the best healthy options. Carbohydrates are required in fewer quantities for a fit and healthy body. Complex carbohydrates, found in whole grain bread and pasta, bran, etc., keep you full for a longer time as they are digested slowly. Hence, in order to lose weight and build your immunity, consume complex carbohydrates. Use olive oil, vegetable oil, rice bran oil, canola oil, mustard oil, and peanut oil. These oils have less saturated fat and calories. It is recommended that if you are on the 1. It is extremely vital for maintaining lean tissue and burning fat. Moreover, it improves your blood glucose levels and prevents any hunger pangs that you might experience. Eat lentils, beans, soy, mushroom, tofu, fish, turkey, chicken breast, and lean cuts of beef. Instead of three large meals, have five or six small meals throughout the day. This will help keep your metabolism active and burn more fat. Eat a heavy breakfast. Also, try not to skip breakfast. Depending on how many calories you consume during breakfast, keep your lunch low or higher in calories, but make sure not to eat a heavy lunch. Balance your meals in such a way that you do not deprive yourself of essential nutrients while keeping the calorie count low. The meal plate should have four sections comprising of mostly protein and non- starchy foods, and the remaining portions comprising of starchy foods and dairy products. Back To TOC5. What Not To Eat When On The 1. Calorie Diet. Image: Shutterstock. Here is the list of foods that you should avoid when you are on the 1. Avoid or restrict the consumption of simple carbohydrates as they provide little nutritional value and are digested quickly, which will make you hungry after a short while. Candy, soda, sugar, white rice, white pasta, white bread, sweet syrup, breakfast cereal, desserts, and pastries contain simple carbohydrates. Saturated and trans- fats should be strictly avoided as they cause weight gain due to their high calories and fat levels. Margarine, butter, eggs, milk, cheese, and red meat are high in saturated fat. Avoid eating red meat as it contains high levels of saturated fat that shoot up the cholesterol levels in the blood. This, in turn, leads to heart disease. Avoid eating fried foods such as fried chicken, deep fried foods, and potato fries. Avoid aerated and artificially sweetened drinks. Even the packaged fruit juices contain additives and artificial sweeteners, which will make you gain weight. While you are on the 1. Alcohol gets broken into sugar, which gets readily absorbed into the blood and raises the blood sugar levels. If enough insulin is not present to use the sugar up as energy, the sugar gets stored as fat. Back To TOC6. The 1. Calorie Diet Recipe. Broccoli And Lentil Soup. Image: Shutterstock. What You Need. 1 cup broccoli florets. Salt. How To Prepare. Wash the yellow lentils and keep them aside. Chop the onion, garlic, tomato, and chili. Dice the broccoli florets. In a soup pot, heat the oil and fry the cumin seeds for about 3. Now, fry the garlic until golden brown. Add the onions and fry until they are translucent. Add the broccoli florets and tomato. Fry for about a minute. Add the chopped green chili and fry for about 1. Add the washed lentils, a pinch of salt, and a cup of water. Let it cook until the lentils and the broccoli florets are properly cooked. Add the orange juice and use an immersion blender and blend all the ingredients to make a thick soup. Back To TOC7. Role Of Exercise. No specific exercise is recommended when you follow this diet. However, dieters should be aware that exercising on a daily basis is vital for maintaining weight loss and for overall good health. Nevertheless, you should not resort to excessive exercise as the caloric and nutritional intake are too low for high levels of physical activity. Exercise and workout should be done in moderation. Working out in the gym or brisk walking for an hour on a daily basis is recommended. Back To TOC8. Changes In Lifestyle. Image: Shutterstock. When you are on a diet to lose weight, you have to make it a habit to know what you are eating, especially when you buy foods from the supermarket. Also, try to avoid eating out. Cook simple and easy to cook foods the night before and store them in airtight containers. This will help you keep your weight in check. While on a low- calorie diet, make sure you allow your body and mind enough rest by sleeping for at least seven hours. Also, go to bed early so that you wake up early. You will get time for simple stretching exercises and also to fix a good breakfast before heading out. Also, when you sleep early, you can avoid the late- night carb cravings. You will feel more energetic the next day. A lot of women gain weight due to . Try to leave the office worries at the office and don’t carry them home. Listen to good music to block all negative thoughts. This way, you will be able to focus better, feel less anxious, and can completely avoid emotional eating. Book an appointment at a spa and get a body massage. This will mobilize the stored fat and help burn it as well. You will feel rejuvenated and good about yourself. You don’t have to be perfect, just dance. Do crazy moves or the perfect dance steps. This will help you release a lot of . It will also make you feel good and help you avoid emotional eating. Make sure you get grooving for at least five minutes a day. Do Not Watch Food Channels. If you are someone who gets tempted to eat just by watching food channels, it is best to avoid watching them for a while. This will help you avoid eating unnecessarily. Back To TOC9. Benefits Of The 1. Calorie Diet. The 1. Listed below are a few benefits: It is simple and easy to follow as there are no restrictions on the types of food you can consume. Moreoever, it can be easily adapted to suit specific dietary concerns. It does yield results when it comes to losing weight as it focuses on taking in fewer calories than you expend. The reduction in calories provides the body with less fuel than what it requires, thus resulting in a net loss of weight. Numerous diet plans are available to suit your needs. Any one of these can be chosen to enable you to stay on track. Even if you are following a high- protein diet or trying to reduce blood sugar, you can follow the 1. This diet provides a variety of choice with numerous menus and eating plans that suit different eating habits, nutrition needs, and cooking styles. It is cost- effective. All you need is a calorie counting tool, which can be found online for free. It generally provides adequate nutritional intake while reducing calories to the level that most dieters require for losing weight. This diet plan has provided a basis to the nutritionists and health professionals for developing other diet plans for weight loss. Back To TOC1. 0. Drawbacks Of The 1.
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