Fast Food Calories

Fast food restaurants are cashing in a lot these days for providing hot, delicious meals for a lot less. Those who can't afford (in respect of time) to cook healthy foods at home, can easily get a good deal from the drive-thru section. Whether you love hamburgers, fries, tacos, burritos, nachos, chicken wings, milkshakes, ice creams, or submarine sandwiches, there's a supply for all. To satisfy your hunger monsters, the industry across the country, lure people with their preheated, precooked meals that taste more than just good. And with the busy lifestyles that everyone leads these days, worrying about the unwanted calories is last on anyone's mind.

So, the next obvious question to ask will be, "Is fast food bad for you?" And the answer to that will be, "Of course, if you consume it in an unhealthy manner". But what does unhealthy mean? Can you actually find healthy choices? Well, the answers can only be found once you take a closer look at the calories in every restaurant across the United States. Although doable, it's quite time-consuming and tough. There are approximately 160,000 fast food restaurants in the country and getting all the information in one article can be an overstretch. So, why not concentrate on some of the more popular fast food restaurants and take a closer look at their nutrition facts. According to that, we can get complete facts and make a better judgment about their advantages and disadvantages.

A&W
One of the favorite fast food restaurants for hamburgers and cheeseburgers, A&W has really made a place for themselves in the industry. Here are few of the items from their menu along with the calories.

• ¼ lb. Cheeseburger - 500
• ¼ lb. Deluxe Cheeseburger - 540
• ¼ lb. Deluxe Hamburger - 500
• ¼ lb. Hamburger - 460
• ¼ lb. Deluxe Bacon Cheeseburger - 600
• Deluxe Double Cheeseburger - 750
• Deluxe Bacon Double Cheeseburger - 830
• Strawberry Milkshake - 670

Baja Fresh
If you're a fan of Mexican food, then Baja Fresh is the place for you. A Tex Mex restaurant that serves anything and everything Mexican; a real competitor for other chains. Here are few of the items from their menu along with their (approximate) calories.

• Chicken Burrito - 790
• Steak Burrito - 850
• Cheese Quesadilla - 1200
• Charbroiled Steak Quesadilla - 1430
• Charbroiled Chicken/Mahi Mahi Nachos - 2020
• Steak Fajitas - 1240
• Chicken Fajitas - 1070

Carl's Jr.
Another burger and fries restaurant chain that is getting as big as McDonald's, Carl's Jr. is a popular amongst all age groups. From breakfast to dessert, this restaurant has covered all grounds. Here are few of the items from their menu along with their (approximate) calories.

• Sourdough Breakfast Sandwich - 450
• Philly Cheesesteak Burger - 750
• Western Bacon Cheeseburger - 710
• The Portobello Mushroom Six Dollar Burger - 870
• Charbroiled Chicken Club - 560
• Bacon Swiss Crispy Chicken - 750
• OREO Cookie Hand-Scooped Ice Cream Shake - 720
• Banana Chocolate Chip Hand-Scooped Ice Cream Malt - 850

In-N-Out
Alright, I have to admit, I just love In-N-Out restaurant, regardless of what the calorie meter may say. Although I would not be silent about the amount of calories their burgers have. And what makes this restaurant so amazing is that they have their own secret menu (which you can search for online). Here are few of the items from their menu along with their (approximate) calories.

• Hamburger w/ Onion - 390
• Cheeseburger w/ Onion - 480
• Double-Double w/ Onion - 670
• French Fries - 400
• Vanilla Shake - 680
• Chocolate/Strawberry Shake - 690
• Root Beer - 222

McDonald's
Everyone on the planet is aware of this giant, McDonald's and about how much fattening some of the items on their menu can be. But that still isn't changing their minds about the restaurant. Here are few of the items from their menu along with their (approximate) calories.

• Breakfast - Sausage McMuffin - 370
• Sausage Breakfast Burrito - 290
• Double Cheeseburger - 490
• McChicken Sandwich - 430
• Chicken McGrill - 400
• Filet-O-Fish Sandwich - 410
• Grilled Chicken Flatbread - 520
• 16 oz. Chocolate Triple Thick Shake - 580
• 16 oz. McFlurry-Butterfinger - 900

Wow, now those are some staggering numbers. Consuming those many calories can really put your health in a bit of a tight spot. No doubt there are various effects of fast food that we all know about, but implying them is also our responsibility. That is why, whenever I am at a restaurant, I really wish that I had a calorie counter so that it would be easier for me to make a decision as to what I should have. Eating unhealthy fast food is a growing concern which we all should pay heed to. Otherwise the calories will just keep piling on and on.