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The arrival of the new year often brings a desire to make healthier eating choices. How long you stick with it is entirely in your hands, so perhaps this can provide some encouragement.
There's a reason we love fast food. It tastes delicious and is so easy to rationalize grabbing it for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Maybe we're running late, or it's a Friday, or we had a long day and deserve it.
Another key reason for the success of fast food restaurants in the United States is the quick convenience they offer, particularly with the presence of drive-thru windows at the top of the list.
That all said, we know making those cheeseburgers, chicken deluxe meals, and French fries a habit is super unhealthy. But hey, at least we can rationalize that some fast food chains are unhealthier than others.
Clearly, healthy eating comes down to our own discipline. While some people swear off fast food completely, most of us will partake.
According to the Plush Care website, they analyzed the nutritional value of four classic fast-food items at the 24 most popular chains, comparing calories, sugar, saturated fat, and sodium.
Most Unhealthy Cheeseburgers
Five Guys ranked first, with Whataburger, Smashburger, Carl's Jr., and Sonic following closely behind.
Most Unhealthy Chicken Sandwiches
Popeye's ranks at the top, with Fatburger in second place, followed by Zaxby's, Smashburger, and Bojangles rounding out the list.
Most Unhealthy Chicken Nuggets
Popeye’s continues to top the chicken list. Arby's is next then Shake Shack, Burger King, and Jack in the Box.
The Most Unhealthy French Fries
Five Guys claims the top position once again, with Steak 'N Shake, Bojangles, Smashburger, and KFC rounding out the list.
Meanwhile, the top five unhealthiest chains overall, according to the Cozy Meal website, are Burger King, Dairy Queen, Taco Bell, Chick-fil-A, and Jack in the Box.
