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Report ranks top 10 'unhealthy fast-food' chains in the US
UNITED STATES, JUL 17 – Wendy's tops WorldAtlas' 2024 list for highest calorie and sodium meals, with some items exceeding 2,000 calories and increasing risks of heart disease, the report found.
- WorldAtlas identified the 10 most unhealthy fast food chains in the U.S., focusing on meals that often contain excessive amounts of calories, salt, and saturated fat.
- The report examined nutrition data, menu tactics, and marketing, highlighting oversized portions and bargain pricing as drivers of overconsumption.
- Meals like Wendy's triple Baconator with fries and Frosty exceed 2,000 calories and 3,400 mg sodium, while Little Caesars' Hot-N-Ready pizza contains 2,140 calories.
- Sonic’s large Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup Master Shake contains 1,720 kcal and 48 teaspoons of sugar, which is almost quintuple the sugar found in a typical soda can.
- These findings suggest fast food can surpass daily nutritional limits, reinforcing that such meals should remain occasional indulgences rather than daily staples.
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