The Worst Foods in America – 2011 Edition
Slashfood has a “sneak peek” of 10 of the 20 “Worst Foods in America” from the 2011 update of Eat This, Not That by David Zinczenko and Matt Goulding.
It’s not a pretty sight. Here are the 10 winners (or losers, depending on how you see these things):
#1 – The Worst Food in America: Cheesecake Factory Bistro Shrimp Pasta
2,727 calories, 78g saturated fat, 1,737mg sodium#7 – Worst Breakfast: IHOP “Big” Country Breakfast
2,040 calories, 55g saturated fat, 4,500mg sodium#9 – Worst Burger: Denny’s Smokin’ Q Three Pack
2,020 calories, 110g saturated fat, 3,570mg sodium#12 – Worst Salad: TGI Friday’s Santa Fe Chopped Salad
1,800 calories#13 – Worst Sandwich: Cheesecake Factory Grilled Shrimp & Bacon Club
1,746 calories, 28g saturated fat, 2,306mg sodium#14 – Worst Fast-Food Breakfast: Hardee’s Loaded Biscuit ‘N” Gravy with Large Hash Browns
1,530 calories, 110g saturated fat, 3,020mg sodium#16 – Worst Side: Five Guys Large Fries
1,464 calories, 71g saturated fat, 213mg sodium#17 – Worst Fast-Food Burger: Wendy’s Triple Baconater
1,350 calories, 90g saturated fat, 2,780mg sodium#18 – Worst Healthy Sandwich: Blimpie Special Vegetarian (12-inch)
1,180 calories, 59g saturated fat, 3,540mg sodium
Jump over to Slashfood and check out the slideshow. The thing that gets me, is that most of the items don’t look very appetizing! Even if I didn’t know how awful they were, I don’t think I’d want to eat any of them, anyway… ugh.
November 21, 2010
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November 22, 2010
I can proudly say I have never had any of them. The one thats hard for me to believe is the “healthy sandwich”. 1,180 calories, 59g saturated fat and 3,450mg sodium. In who’s book would that be considered healthy?
P.S. the Five Guys Fries look groos!
November 22, 2010
I’ve never eaten any of these either – ick!
It’s funny about how a so-called “healthy” sandwich could be so unhealthy. But then again, these things aren’t actually designed to be healthy… but to give off a “healthy” vibe. Thus, if it’s meatless and has veggies on it, it’s “healthy” – regardless of how the numbers actually stack up.
November 23, 2010
Hello!
Why is saturated fat the only indicator used to measure the unhealthiness of foods? How about unsaturated fats (mono and poly)?
Every food God created benefits mankind. Everything in moderation is KEY! Saturated fats is essential for optimal health. Did you know that there is more than one type of saturated fat? Just my two cents.
Cheers,
CoconutOilGuy
http://www.coconut-oil-central.com
Your Drugstore in a Bottle
November 23, 2010
It isn’t the only indicator – calories (excess), sugar, fiber (or more properly, lack thereof), trans fat and sodium are other commonly used indicators found on nutrition labels.
As you note, moderation is key! Some saturated fat is useful – but many people consume too much, which is why this particular measure is highlighted in the article.
November 25, 2010
I just checked out the pics – ugh! Most look like a dog’s breakfast – just disgusting. Who the heck would eat this stuff by choice?
November 25, 2010
LOL, Paul. I dunno if you saw this: http://alphaila.com/articles/?p=452 – but it looks like the pics were actual pics of the food, vs. the ad images.
Having worked in food service, the differences between the real food served to people vs. the ad images comes as no surprise. Most people working a fast food or chain restaurant/coffee shop line have neither the time nor the interest in making the food they prepare look as appealing as possible – it’s just a job, and the job is to shovel it out there… fast.
November 27, 2010
The focus for many people is still on taste,name,look,quantity and price. Calories, fats(saturated & unsaturated), sodium and other nutritional labels are still generally ignored.