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If you’re trying to watch what you eat, then you’ll want to stay away from the ‘winners’ of the 2016 Xtreme Eating Awards.
The Center for Science in the Public Interest has once again identified chain restaurant meals with a shocking number of calories, fat, sugar and sodium — sometimes more than a day’s worth in one meal!
Read more: 3 restaurant menu items you should never order
There are online calculators to determine your individual needs, but 2,000 calories a day is a good rough estimate. Using a calorie calculator can help you figure out your personal optimal calorie intake, based on factors like your age and level of physical activity.
And even though it’s clear that several of the appetizers, entrees and desserts listed below are meant to be shared, the 2,000+ calorie counts are still pretty staggering!
PRICE: $18.47 (5 plates)
PRICE: $42.95
PRICE: Not available online
PRICE: $11.49
PRICE: $4.29
PRICE: $23.00
PRICE: $16.99
PRICE: $15.28 (giant combo)
PRICE: $7.29
If you don’t want to consume so many calories, many of these restaurants have ‘lighter menus’ with entrees between 600 and 800 calories.
And you can always skip appetizers, dessert or take half of your meal home.
Read more: How to save money at America’s 8 favorite restaurants
This post was last modified on March 22, 2017 4:18 pm
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