Chain Restaurant Meals You Need To Avoid If You’re On A Diet (11 pics)
They might look delicious, but if you're on a diet then you're going to want to stay away from these meals. They will tip the scale in the wrong direction.
Cheesecake Factory’s Bistro Shrimp Pasta
Description: Crispy Battered Shrimp, Fresh Mushrooms, Tomato and Arugula Tossed with Spaghettini and a Basil-Garlic-Lemon Cream Sauce. Damage: 3,120 calories, 89 grams of saturated fat ,and 1,090 mg of sodium.
Description: “Parmesan crusted chicken served over pasta with mushrooms, peppers and onions in a spicy New Orleans sauce” Damage: 2,370 calories, 80 grams of saturated fat and 2,370 mg of sodium
Cheesecake Factory Louisiana Chicken Pasta
Description: “Parmesan crusted chicken served over pasta with mushrooms, peppers and onions in a spicy New Orleans sauce” Damage: 2,370 calories, 80 grams of saturated fat and 2,370 mg of sodium
IHOP Chorizo Fiesta Omelette (with side of pancakes)
Description: “Loaded with spicy chorizo sausage, roasted peppers, onions and pepper jack cheese, then topped with a citrus chili sauce and sour cream and served with a fresh grilled serrano pepper” Damage: 1,990 calories, 42 grams of saturated fat, 4,840 mgs of sodium and 1,035 mg of cholesterol
Outback Steakhouse 16 oz. Herb Roasted Prime Rib (with side salad and baked potato)
Description: “Seasoned, slow-roasted and hand-carved to order” Damage: 2,400 calories, 71 grams of saturated fat and 3,560 mg of sodium
Uno Pizzeria & Grill 2 For $12 Pick & Choose
Description: Baked Ziti & Sausage Pasta and Chicago Classic Deep Dish Pizza Damage: 2,190 calories, 49 grams of saturated fat and 5,420 mg of sodium
Sonic Pineapple Upside-Down Master Blast Shake
Description: “Real, vanilla ice cream perfectly mixed with pineapple, salted caramel & pie crust pieces” Damage: 2,020 calories, 61 grams of saturated fat, 4.5 grams of trans fat and about 29 teaspoons of added sugar
Dickey’s Barbecue Pit 3 Meat Plate
Description: Polish sausage, pork ribs, and beef brisket with a side of fried onion tanglers and mac and cheese. Plus an ice cream cone. Damage: 2,500 calories, 49 grams of saturated fat and 4,700 mg of sodium
Steak ‘n Shake’s 7X7 Steakburger ‘n Fries
Description: “It’s 7 Steakburgers™ and 7 slices of American cheese- a one pounder!” Damage: 2,530 calories, 68 grams of saturated fat, 5,060 mg of sodium and 26 teaspoons of sugar
Cheesecake Factory Warm Apple Crisp
Description: “Our Delicious Crispy Nutty Topping and Vanilla Ice Cream” Damage: 1,740 calories, 48 grams of saturated fat and 32 teaspoons of sugar
Red Lobster’s Create Your Own Combination
Description: Three shrimp dishes (Parrot Isle Jumbo Coconut, Walt’s Favorite, and Linguine Alfredo), french fries, Caesar salad, and one Cheddar Bay Biscuit. Plus a 24-oz Traditional Lobsterita drink Damage: 3,600 calories, 37 grams of saturated fat, and 6,530 mg of sodium
