A recent report from a popular food publication highlights some of the least healthy fast food items available at well-known chains. The list includes various meals and snacks that are packed with fat, sodium, and carbs, making them far from ideal for anyone looking to maintain a balanced diet. Among the notable mentions are dishes like fried rice from Panda Express, breakfast wraps from Starbucks, and more substantial items such as KFC’s Nashville hot fries bowl and Chick-fil-A’s cobb salad. Other unhealthy options include Taco Bell's sausage patty breakfast crunchwrap, Arby’s crispy chicken club wrap, and Dunkin’ Donuts double sausage breakfast sandwich. This article delves into the top five worst fast food meals, starting with Burger King’s bacon king and ending with Dairy Queen’s honey BBQ chicken strip basket.
Burger King makes an appearance on this list with its bacon king burger. Laden with six slices of salty bacon atop two patties, American cheese, ketchup, and mayonnaise, this meal is a calorie-laden disaster. The sodium content alone should deter any health-conscious individual from ordering it. Moving down the list, Wendy’s big bacon classic triple burger is another contender for the unhealthiest option. Featuring three beef patties, Applewood smoked bacon, American cheese, and various toppings, this burger contains 86 grams of fat and 36 grams of saturated fat.
Popeyes earns a spot with their bone-in fried wings. Surprisingly, these wings are the chain’s unhealthiest offering, packing either 94 or 98 grams of fat depending on the sauce choice. For those who start their day at McDonald’s, beware of the big breakfast with hotcakes. This morning feast delivers 158 carbs, 63 grams of fat, and a staggering 2,070 milligrams of sodium, making it an ill-advised choice for breakfast enthusiasts.
Topping the list is Dairy Queen’s honey BBQ chicken strip basket. Despite appearing relatively harmless, this dish consists of chicken fingers and fries but hides a shocking amount of sodium—3,570 milligrams. In addition to the high sodium levels, it also contains 61 grams of fat and 186 carbs, making it the ultimate unhealthy fast food option.
The takeaway from this list is clear: while fast food offers convenience, many menu items come with significant health risks. Consumers should be mindful of what they order, especially when faced with meals laden with excessive fat, sodium, and carbohydrates. Opting for healthier alternatives can make a noticeable difference in one's overall well-being.