The Worstest
June 19th, 2008 | RestaurantsIt’s summer and we tend to eat out more often. We try to make good food choices but it’s hard. Here is some “food for thought.”
On the Border Grand Taco Salad with Taco Beef
1450 calories
102 grams fat
2410 mg. sodium
Uno Chicken Grill Chicago Classic Deep Pizza
2310 calories
162 grams fat
4470 mg. sodium
Bob Evans Caramel Banana Pecan Cream Stacked and Stuffed Hotcakes
1540 calories
77 grams fat
9 grams trans fat
Chili’s Awesome Bloomer
2710 calories
203 grams fat
6360 mg. sodium
On the Border Stacker Border Nachos
2740 calories
166 grams fat
5280 mg. sodium
Macaroni Grill Spaghetti and Meatballs with Meat Sauce
2430 calories
128 grams fat
5290 mg. sodium
To put this in perspective: to maintain her weight the “average” active woman should consume 1800 to 2100 per day and the”average” active should consume 2400 to 2700 calories.
Trans fats should be avoided entirely. They lower your “good” cholesterol and raise your “good cholesterol.
Your daily sodium intake should not excede 1000 mg.
This information is intended to assist people in making the healthiest choices at these restaurants, not to avoid them.
Quizno’s Classic Italian Sandwich
1510 calories
82 grams fat
3750 mg. sodium