Fast food cheeseburgers are often viewed as convenient indulgences, but some of them are laden with calories, fat, and sodium. If you’re curious about which options to avoid for healthier choices, here’s a rundown of the five unhealthiest fast food cheeseburgers.
Five Guys
Five Guys may be satisfying to the palate, but it isn’t a friend to your waistline. Their cheeseburger packs approximately 980 calories, with 55g of fat (26g of which are saturated fat) and a staggering 1,050mg of sodium. It’s certainly indulgent, but the flavor is undeniably appealing.
Whataburger
The Whataburger Double Meat with Cheese is another heavyweight, containing about 835 calories, 44g of fat (with 14g of saturated fat), and 1,470mg of sodium. While a healthier salad may be tempting, indulging in this burger every now and then can be worth it.
Smashburger
A visit to Smashburger for a Double Classic Cheeseburger comes with a hefty price tag of roughly 970 calories, 62g of fat (27g from saturated fat), and an eye-watering 2,360mg of sodium. Made with two Certified Angus Beef patties and topped with American cheese, the flavor is enhanced by their signature sauce, despite the salt content being a bit alarming.
Carl’s Jr.
At Carl’s Jr., the Double Western Bacon Cheeseburger features two charbroiled beef patties, smothered in American cheese, crispy onion rings, cherrywood bacon, and barbecue sauce. This mouthwatering creation totals around 1,020 calories, with 55g of fat, 24g of saturated fat, and 1,820mg of sodium. They prioritize taste over health, and it’s hard to argue with the deliciousness.
Sonic
The Sonic SuperSONIC Double Cheeseburger features two juicy beef patties and is dressed with pickles, onions, ketchup, mayonnaise, lettuce, tomatoes, and American cheese. This indulgent burger amounts to approximately 1,040 calories, 68g of fat (20g of saturated fat), and 1,970mg of sodium. While it may be a guilty pleasure, the taste is most definitely worth it.
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