The new year means attempting, for the most part, to at least try to eat healthier. How long it lasts is up to you so maybe this will help.
There’s a reason we love fast food. It tastes delicious and is so easy to rationalize grabbing it for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Maybe we’re running late, or it’s a Friday, or we had a long day and deserve it.
Then there’s the quick convenience at the top of the list, too, on why fast food restaurants thrive in the United States, especially if they have a drive-thru window.
That all said, we know making those cheeseburgers, chicken deluxe meals, and French fries a habit is super unhealthy. But hey, at least we can rationalize that some fast food chains are unhealthier than others.
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Clearly, healthy eating comes down to our own discipline. While some people swear off fast food completely, most of us will partake.
According to the Plush Care website, they analyzed the nutritional value of four classic fast-food items at the 24 most popular chains, comparing calories, sugar, saturated fat, and sodium.
Unhealthiest Cheeseburgers
Five Guys topped the list, followed by Whataburger, Smashburger, Carl’s, Jr, and Sonic.
Unhealthiest Chicken Sandwiches
Popeye’s is number one, followed by Fatburger, Zaxby’s, Smashburger, and Bojangles
Unhealthiest Chicken Nuggets
Popeye’s continues to top the chicken list. Arby’s is next then Shake Shack, Burger King, and Jack in the Box.
Unhealthiest French Fries
Five Guys return at another number 1 spot, followed by Steak ‘N Shake, Bojangles, Smashburger, and KFC.
Click here if you want to see where all 24 chains rank.
Meanwhile, the top five unhealthiest chains overall, according to the Cozy Meal website, are Burger King, Dairy Queen, Taco Bell, Chick-fil-A, and Jack in the Box.
