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Yahoo
17-07-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
This Is Officially The Unhealthiest Fast Food Chain In America Right Now
Every once in a while, hitting up the drive-thru or ordering your favorite indulgence from a fast food chain just slaps. A late-night cheeseburger and fries (obviously dipped in ice cream) is basically the stuff of dreams. Of course, I try to relegate myself to only a few treats a year (something that's become progressively harder as an editor at Delish). Fast food doesn't have a particularly healthy rap, but that doesn't mean you can't enjoy it from time to time. However, some chains are worse offenders than others. World Atlas to the rescue! The site set out to find the unhealthiest fast food in America by reviewing "nutrition data, menu gimmicks, and marketing tactics at major chains," to determine the biggest offenders—and the results might surprise you. According to World Atlas, the top 10 unhealthiest options "routinely serve meals that can eclipse daily calorie limits in a single sitting while encouraging visits through bargain pricing and around-the-clock service." Sitting pretty at the top of the list? Wendy's. Both the chain's burgers and beloved Frostys are calorie-dense, with some of its promotional meals exceeding daily calorie, sodium, and fat recommendations in one fell swoop. But how did the rest of America's most iconic chains fare? Well, you can feel relatively good if you're a devout fan of Burger King, Shake Shack, or Arby's, which didn't make it to the top 10. Here's how the rest shook out. Top Ten Unhealthiest Fast Food Chains In America Wendy's: The Triple Baconator meal clocks in at over 2,000 calories, and the chain's deals and late-night hours encourage frequent overindulgence. Sonic: With massive portions and sugary drinks, like the 44-ounce Reese's Peanut Butter Cup Master Shake, Sonic packs an alarming calorie and sugar punch. Taco Bell: Its loaded burritos and combos sneak in sky-high calorie and sodium levels. Dairy Queen: Blizzards and fried combo baskets often push a single meal past the 2,000-calorie mark. KFC: A three-piece Extra Crispy combo delivers about a full day's worth of salt, saturated fat, and calories in one go. Quiznos: Oversized subs like the Classic Italian hit about 1,300 calories and pack in excessive sodium, making it a heavy nutritional load. McDonald's: A standard Big Mac meal can hit 1,300 calories, thanks to its fries and soda pairings. Smashburger: Stacked burgers like the BBQ Bacon Cheddar burger, plus decadent shakes, make this chain a caloric heavyweight. Little Caesars: One pepperoni pizza—marketed as an everyday meal—can supply more calories and salt than most people should consume in a day. Chick-fil-A: Meals like the fried chicken sandwich with waffle fries quietly deliver major calorie counts, but not as high as others on this list. You Might Also Like Insanely Easy Weeknight Dinners To Try This Week 29 Insanely Delicious Vodka Cocktails Solve the daily Crossword
Black America Web
10-07-2025
- Health
- Black America Web
Top Unhealthy Fast Food Chains Revealed by World Atlas Study
Source: Anna Karanda / Getty A recent study by World Atlas has unveiled the top 10 unhealthiest fast food chains in the U.S., shedding light on the hidden health risks lurking in popular menu items. With fast food being a staple for many Americans, the findings are a wake-up call for health-conscious consumers. Topping the list is Wendy's, where a Triple Baconator meal can pack a staggering 2,160 calories, 54 grams of saturated fat, and 3,400 milligrams of sodium—exceeding most daily recommended limits in one sitting. Sonic Drive-In follows closely, with meals like the Cheeseburger combo and oversized shakes delivering over 2,000 calories and alarming sugar levels. STAY INFORMED! CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER! Other notable mentions include Taco Bell, where a Crunchwrap Supreme combo hits 1,140 calories, and Dairy Queen, where a medium Oreo Blizzard alone contains 1,080 calories and 44 grams of fat. McDonald's, a global fast-food giant, also made the list, with its Big Mac meal reaching 1,300 calories and half a day's worth of saturated fat. The study highlights how these chains use marketing tactics like value meals, late-night hours, and child-targeted advertising to encourage frequent consumption. The health implications are significant, with excess calories, sodium, and sugar contributing to obesity, heart disease, and type 2 diabetes. According to the CDC, 19.7% of U.S. children aged 2-19 are classified as obese, underscoring the urgent need for dietary awareness. Below are the ten most unleathy fast-food chains according to the study. LIKE US ON FACEBOOK . FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM & TWITTER . SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE . HEAD TO THE HOMEPAGE Known for its calorie-dense burgers like the Triple Baconator, Wendy's meals often exceed daily limits for calories, fat, and sodium. Retro charm aside, Sonic's oversized shakes and combos deliver over 2,000 calories, with sugar and sodium levels off the charts. Tex-Mex favorites like the Crunchwrap Supreme combo are loaded with sodium and refined carbs, normalizing late-night indulgence. Famous for its Blizzards, DQ's meals often combine high-calorie desserts with sodium-heavy entrees like chicken strip baskets. Fried chicken buckets and sides like mashed potatoes with gravy pack excessive calories, fat, and sodium in family-sized portions. Toasted subs like the Classic Italian can hit 1,300 calories, with meal deals pushing totals to nearly 2,500 calories. Iconic meals like the Big Mac combo normalize high-calorie, high-fat fast food, with child-targeted ads driving frequent visits. Gourmet-style burgers and sides like Smash Fries disguise indulgent meals that can easily exceed 1,000 calories. Affordable pizzas like the Hot-N-Ready pack over 2,000 calories, with refined carbs and sodium dominating the menu. Despite its wholesome image, Chick-fil-A's fried chicken sandwiches and sugary drinks deliver high sodium and calorie counts.
New York Post
09-07-2025
- Health
- New York Post
Top 10 least healthy fast food chains revealed — here's where your favorite falls
They offer a fast-track to a heart attack. While fast food depots aren't exactly paragons of nutrition, some chains clog the arteries faster than others. As a service to diners, the World Atlas ranked the top 10 least healthy fast food chains in the US — finding that Wendy's was the worst offender in this regard. They pointed out that the square burger monger's Triple Baconator meal with large fries and medium Frosty clocks in at a bout 2,160 calories — exceeding the daily intake threshold for both men and women. The Post reached out to Wendy's for comment. 7 Wendy's Big Bacon Classic Triple — which has 86 grams of fat and 36 grams of saturated fat — was recently named the fourth unhealthiest fast food item on the planet by nutrition site Eat This, Not That! Christopher Sadowski The list comes as the US faces a rampant obesity epidemic. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 40% of US adults — and approximately 19% of US children — are classified as obese. The World Atlas placed the blame in part on fast food, claiming that 'convenience often hides amounts of salt, sugar, and saturated fat.' To pinpoint the worst offenders, the map compendium 'reviewed nutrition data, menu gimmicks and marketing tactics at major chains.' 7 The World Atlas accused Chick-fil-A of hiding 'calorie-dense fried-chicken fare behind a wholesome image.' wolterke – They found that the unhealthiest restaurants 'routinely serve meals that can eclipse daily calorie limits in a single sitting while encouraging visits through bargain pricing and around-the-clock service.' Clocking in first in this alleged artery-clogging olympiad was Wendy's, whose rectangular burgers represent unhealthiness squared. 7 Sonic drive-in in Frankfort, Kentucky. 4kclips – In fact, the chain's Big Bacon Classic Triple — which has 86 grams of fat and 36 grams of saturated fat — was recently named the fourth unhealthiest fast food item on the planet by nutrition site Eat This, Not That! 7 A Taco Bell in New York, NY on July 19, 2024. Christopher Sadowski The World Atlas added that 'seasonal beasts' like the Pretzel Bacon Pub Triple eclipse 1,500 calories by themselves, while breakfast croissant combos, Biggie Bag bargains and late-night hours prompt frequent visits, per World Atlas. Wendy's reps dismissed notions that it's a bastion of unhealthy eating. 'At Wendy's, we're proud to offer a diverse range of fresh, iconic menu options that can be customized to suit our fans' unique lifestyles and preferences,' a spokesperson told the Post. From our fresh, never frozen beef and crisp, hand-prepared salads to baked potatoes, every item is crafted with high-quality ingredients. This commitment ensures that everyone can find something that meets their nutritional goals without compromising on flavor.' Sonic placed second in this decathlon of 'dietary damage.' The World Atlas noted that a Sonic Cheeseburger combo with medium tots and 32-oz Cherry Limeade eclipses 1,600 calories and 3,000 mg of sodium, while a 44-oz Reese's Peanut Butter Cup Master Shake alone contains 1,720 calories and 48 teaspoons of sugar. 7 A Taco Bell breakfast burrito. homank76 – Coming in third was Taco Bell with their Double Steak Grilled Cheese Burrito packing a gut-busting 910 calories alone. Rounding out the top five were Dairy Queen — whose honey BBQ chicken strip basket was named the unhealthiest item on the Eat This, Not That! countdown — and fried chicken purveyor KFC. Notably, Chick-fil-A — which was recently named the number one fast food chain for customer satisfaction by the American Customer Satisfaction Index (ASCI) — only placed 10th on the countdown. 7 KFC placed in 5th place on the ranking of the least healthy fast food chains. SINSU1980 – However, World Atlas gave the white meat merchant an extra demerit for masking 'calorie-dense fried-chicken fare behind a wholesome image.' 'An 'original chicken sandwich' with medium waffle fries delivers ~ 750 mg sodium, about one-third of a day's limit, and 800 calories, while sugary lemonade and milkshakes push totals sky-high,' they declared. 'The chain dialed back its 'No Antibiotics Ever' pledge in 2024, though its 2026 cage-free-egg goal remains.' 7 Dairy Queen sign in Somers Point, New Jersey. Christopher Sadowski World Atlas added, 'With 3,200-plus U.S. outlets and drive-throughs generating 60% of sales, Chick-fil-A encourages frequent, on-the-go indulgence nationwide.' Even so-called healthy items were nutritional Trojan Horses, per WA, which noted that the chain's Cobb Salad contained 830 calories. Here are the 10 least healthy fast food chains
