Fast Food Calories
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If you and your busy family eat on the go, you might reconsider after learning about fast food calories. While no one doubts the convenience of our favorite fast food joints, most of the food in these places is less than healthy. When you consider how many adults and children are now battling weight problems, it might be a good idea to pay attention to where and what you are eating.
What follows is a listing of some popular fast food restaurants with the calorie and fat gram counts of some favorite menu items.
Burger King
| Food | Calorie Count | Fat Gram Count |
|---|---|---|
| Croissanwich with Sausage & Cheese | 450 | 35 |
| Croissanwich with Sausage Egg & Cheese | 530 | 41 |
| Chicken Tenders (4) | 180 | 11 |
| Bacon Cheeseburger | 400 | 22 |
| Hamburger | 640 | 42 |
| Double Whopper with Cheese | 850 | 50 |
| Whopper Junior | 400 | 24 |
| French Fries – Large | 590 | 30 |
Dominos
| Food | Calorie Count | Fat Gram Count |
|---|---|---|
| Breadsticks - 1 | 116 | 4.1 |
| Cheesy Bread - 1 | 142 | 6.2 |
| Cheese Pizza – 2 Slices | 273 | 11.8 |
| Pepperoni - 2 slices | 448 | 17.6 |
| Food | Calorie Count | Fat Gram Count |
|---|---|---|
| Biscuit - 1 | 190 | 10 |
| Crispy Strips - 3 | 400 | 24 |
| Extra Crispy – 1 breast | 460 | 28 |
| Macaroni & Cheese – 1 serving | 130 | 6 |
| Mashed potatoes – 1 serving with gravy | 120 | 5 |
| Original Recipe - Breast | 380 | 19 |
McDonalds
| Food | Calorie Count | Fat Gram Count |
|---|---|---|
| Chicken Nuggets - 6 | 290 | 17 |
| Chocolate Shake | 360 | 9 |
| Big Mac | 570 | 32 |
| Quarter Pounder | 430 | 21 |
| French Fries - Small | 210 | 10 |
| Filet o’ Fish | 470 | 26 |
| Cheeseburger | 320 | 30 |
Alternatives
As you can see, many of these foods are laden with calories and fat. If you’re watching your weight, it’s best to stay away from fast food calories. If that’s not possible, consider alternatives to burgers and fries. Go for foods that are grilled and not fried. Better yet, investigate some of the salads these restaurants have to offer. Wendy’s offers a baked potato; order yours plain.
Before going to eat at your favorite fast food restaurant, investigate the fat and calorie count of some of your favorite foods. The high amounts just might turn you off enough to keep away.
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