I decided to research three different fast food restaurants with the highest and lowest possible caloric food items. I chose In N Out, McDonalds and Carls Jr. Here are my findings:
For In N Out the healthiest item was a Hamburger with onions and protein style
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Calories
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Fat
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Carbs
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Protein
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240
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17g
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11g
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13g
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The Unhealthiest item was a double double with onions
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Calories
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Fat
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Carbs
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Protein
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670
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41g
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39g
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37g
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For McDonalds the healthiest item on that entire menu was a small side salad
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Calories
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Fat
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Carbs
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Protein
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20
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0g
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4g
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1g
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The unhealthiest item was the Big Breakfast with Hotcakes
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Calories
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Fat
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Carbs
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Protein
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1,090
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56g
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111g
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36g
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For Carls Jr., the healthiest item was a Garden Side Salad
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Calories
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Fat
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Carbs
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Protein
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120
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5g
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13g
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4g
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The unhealthiest item was the Amazing Grilled Cheese Bacon Burger
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Calories
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Fat
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Carbs
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Protein
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1,110
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82g
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38g
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59g
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For each food item I took the lowest calories and subtracted it by the highest because I thought that was the easiest way to find the difference in each item. McDonalds had the largest difference between all of the drive-thrus. Not only have I learned that some drive-thrus somewhat support a healthier option, they just don't give you much to choose from. Nobody wants to order a salad at the most popular fast food chain. If you are willing to go to a drive thru, I did learn that every website has all the information you need in order to reach your goals (or not) and "pick" what you put in your body.
it was definitely impressive to see how in and outs most unhealthy item has substantially less calories than the other fast food places. I've also had the amazing grilled cheese bacon burger. It's good.
ReplyDeleteHey, classic blog about fast food and that picture says it all. What Im still amazed how people dont educate themselves about how unhealthy fast food really is. They kinda of just accept it and go with the flow. Maybe everyone needs to watch this video and then they can make the right choice.
ReplyDeleteI always think it is interesting to look at the nutrition facts on fast-food items. It's also interesting to see that the unhealthiest in-n-out burger was only 670 calories, compared to 1,000+ calories. I definitely want to stay away from a burger that is 1,000+ calories!
ReplyDeleteObviously, the fast food is unhealthy for our body and a home-made hamburger is 1000 times better than one bought, but most people do not eat only fast food every day. I think fast food is ok in small size sometimes! Love it
ReplyDeleteOh wow! I knew fast food was bad, but it's painful to even look at when you see the numbers in front of you haha :). It's crazy how even though the calories in the in-n-out burger isn't THAT bad for a burger compared to McDonalds, but then you look at the fat content and it skyrockets! I wont be eating fast food anytime soon! haha :)
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