25 Of the Worst Fast Foods and Better Alternatives

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Fast food can be incredibly convenient, but some items are packed with unhealthy ingredients that can seriously affect your health. Here are 25 of the unhealthiest fast food items in America, along with healthier alternatives:

1. McDonald's Big Breakfast with Hotcakes

Unhealthy: 1,350 calories, 65g fat, 2,070mg sodium
Healthier Alternative: Egg McMuffin (300 calories, 12g fat, 760mg sodium)

2. Burger King's Triple Whopper with Cheese

Unhealthy: 1,300 calories, 90g fat, 1,940mg sodium
Healthier Alternative: Whopper Jr. (310 calories, 18g fat, 390mg sodium)

3. Wendy's Dave's Triple

Unhealthy: 1,160 calories, 81g fat, 1,620mg sodium
Healthier Alternative: Jr. Hamburger (250 calories, 11g fat, 420mg sodium)

4. Carl's Jr. Famous Star with Cheese

Unhealthy: 670 calories, 37g fat, 1,220mg sodium
Healthier Alternative: Charbroiled BBQ Chicken Sandwich (390 calories, 7g fat, 1,120mg sodium)

5. Sonic Cheeseburger

Unhealthy: 720 calories, 45g fat, 1,160mg sodium
Healthier Alternative: Grilled Chicken Sandwich (490 calories, 22g fat, 1,110mg sodium)

6. Whataburger Jalapeño & Cheese Whataburger

Unhealthy: 740 calories, 45g fat, 1,580mg sodium
Healthier Alternative: Grilled Chicken Sandwich (430 calories, 17g fat, 1,080mg sodium)

7. Shake Shack Double ShackBurger

Unhealthy: 850 calories, 55g fat, 1,260mg sodium
Healthier Alternative: Single ShackBurger (530 calories, 34g fat, 850mg sodium)

8. McDonald's Double Quarter Pounder with Cheese

Unhealthy: 740 calories, 42g fat, 1,360mg sodium
Healthier Alternative: Hamburger (250 calories, 9g fat, 480mg sodium)

9. Jack in the Box Bacon Ultimate Cheeseburger

Unhealthy: 930 calories, 63g fat, 1,580mg sodium
Healthier Alternative: Chicken Fajita Pita (330 calories, 12g fat, 1,010mg sodium)

10. Hardee's Monster Thickburger

Unhealthy: 1,420 calories, 107g fat, 2,770mg sodium
Healthier Alternative: Charbroiled BBQ Chicken Sandwich (390 calories, 7g fat, 1,120mg sodium)

11. Dairy Queen's Large Oreo Blizzard

Unhealthy: 1,140 calories, 44g fat, 1,520mg sodium
Healthier Alternative: Small Vanilla Cone (230 calories, 7g fat, 140mg sodium)

12. Taco Bell's XXL Grilled Stuft Burrito

Unhealthy: 870 calories, 40g fat, 2,140mg sodium
Healthier Alternative: Fresco Chicken Soft Taco (150 calories, 3.5g fat, 430mg sodium)

13. KFC's Chicken Pot Pie

Unhealthy: 790 calories, 45g fat, 1,970mg sodium
Healthier Alternative: Grilled Chicken Breast (210 calories, 7g fat, 710mg sodium)

14. Popeyes' Chicken Sandwich

Unhealthy: 700 calories, 42g fat, 1,443mg sodium
Healthier Alternative: Blackened Chicken Tenders (170 calories, 2g fat, 550mg sodium)

15. Subway's Chicken Bacon Ranch Footlong

Unhealthy: 1,140 calories, 56g fat, 2,260mg sodium
Healthier Alternative: 6-inch Turkey Breast Sandwich (280 calories, 3.5g fat, 760mg sodium)

16. Arby's Half Pound Beef 'n Cheddar

Unhealthy: 740 calories, 39g fat, 2,530mg sodium
Healthier Alternative: Roast Turkey Farmhouse Salad (240 calories, 13g fat, 690mg sodium)

17. Pizza Hut's Meat Lover's Pizza (Large)

Unhealthy: 480 calories per slice, 26g fat, 1,180mg sodium
Healthier Alternative: Veggie Lover's Pizza (170 calories per slice, 6g fat, 380mg sodium)

18. Domino's ExtravaganZZa Feast (Large)

Unhealthy: 380 calories per slice, 20g fat, 920mg sodium
Healthier Alternative: Thin Crust Veggie Pizza (140 calories per slice, 7g fat, 270mg sodium)

19. Starbucks' Venti White Chocolate Mocha

Unhealthy: 620 calories, 22g fat, 75g sugar
Healthier Alternative: Tall Caffè Latte with Almond Milk (80 calories, 4g fat, 95mg sodium)

20. Dunkin' Donuts' Large Frozen Coffee with Cream

Unhealthy: 840 calories, 42g fat, 129g sugar
Healthier Alternative: Small Iced Coffee with Skim Milk (20 calories, 0g fat, 25mg sodium)

21. Chick-fil-A's Hash Brown Scramble Burrito with Nuggets

Unhealthy: 700 calories, 40g fat, 1,530mg sodium
Healthier Alternative: Egg White Grill (290 calories, 8g fat, 980mg sodium)

22. Sonic's SuperSONIC Bacon Double Cheeseburger

Unhealthy: 1,030 calories, 69g fat, 1,610mg sodium
Healthier Alternative: Grilled Chicken Sandwich (490 calories, 22g fat, 1,110mg sodium)

23. Carl's Jr. Double Western Bacon Cheeseburger

Unhealthy: 1,020 calories, 70g fat, 1,870mg sodium
Healthier Alternative: Charbroiled BBQ Chicken Sandwich (390 calories, 7g fat, 1,120mg sodium)

24. Panda Express' Orange Chicken

Unhealthy: 490 calories, 23g fat, 820mg sodium
Healthier Alternative: String Bean Chicken Breast (190 calories, 9g fat, 590mg sodium)

25. Chipotle's Carnitas Burrito

Unhealthy: 1,070 calories, 40g fat, 2,610mg sodium
Healthier Alternative: Chicken Burrito Bowl (480 calories, 14g fat, 1,210mg sodium)

These healthier alternatives are generally lower in calories, fat, and sodium, making them better choices for maintaining a healthier diet while still enjoying the convenience of fast food. Remember, moderation is key, and balancing fast food with plenty of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains is always a good idea.