Everybody has their favorite fast food spot. Let’s face it- sometimes you really just don’t want to cook after a long day and want something fast. It’s convenient.
Seeing the nutrition facts, coupled with some former fast-food employees’ accounts, however, might change your mind about getting that quick bite again. Even their own workers won’t order some of these items.
After seeing this slideshow, you’ll know it’s always the healthier choice to just eat at home.
Getting tuna from any fast-food chain is usually questionable. You will not get quality tuna with this one. This sub comes in at 480 calories and 1070 mg of sodium. That’s basically all of your sodium intake in one sitting.
Wendy’s chili isn’t the most popular item on the menu. Chili in the fast-food industry is notorious for sitting in storage for long periods of time. Getting this might not be a smart move for your stomach. Just get the burger.
Chipotle is a fan favorite. This hard truth might disappoint you. Their taco dishes are only half portions for the same price. Get a burrito next time.
There are countless options for a great sandwich at Subway, but the tuna isn’t one of them. The tuna sits out for a long time before getting replaced and sometimes might even be expired. According to fleaona on Reddit, the process comprises draining huge cans of tuna, adding a huge bag of mayo, and then mixing it with their hands.
This is Shake Shack’s version of a double bacon cheeseburger. It might be tasty, but it’s sure not good for you. This burger contains 1,895 mg of sodium. That’s basically all your recommended daily sodium intake in one sitting.
This top menu item is something you’re going to want to reconsider. This roast beef comes in a paste that’s dried in the oven. Here’s the kicker, too- if you’re ordering in the early hours you might receive yesterday’s leftovers.
This is probably the most unhealthy breakfast you could probably have. Eating one of these meets more than half of the recommended caloric intake. It also contains 3,320 mg of sodium.
I’d steer clear of anything containing beans at this fast-food chain. Taco John’s beans are just left on the warmer all day. If it gets too dry, employees will just add some water to it.
You would think fish would be a healthier alternative when getting fast food, but think again. These Baja fish tacos aren’t as healthy as they seem. According to menuwithaprice.com, one taco is 580 calories, 39g of fat, and 1330 mg of sodium.
Pad Thai is known to be one of the most unhealthy things you could order at a Thai restaurant. On the website, it says this dish is 1,120 calories. It’s also well over your daily intake of sugar at a whopping 50g.
Not only are there a ton of chemicals inside this popcorn- it’s ridiculously overpriced. The popcorn might even be leftover from the night before. You’re better off sneaking in your own and saving your money.
You wouldn’t think this tiny snack could be so deceiving. These little bites come in at 1,440 calories, 101 g in fat, and 1,830 mg of sodium. I’d just opt-out for some hash browns from the frozen aisle at your local grocery store.
Thank god they can get something right. I would skip out on anything else on the menu next time. According to employees, pretty much everything else is prepackaged and frozen.
These breadsticks are a popular Little Caesar’s favorite. You might want to look for another alternative after learning this, though- they grease these up with day-old butter to keep up its appearance.
You can definitely tell when the taste of eggs are old. This chain puts the eggs in a microwave in the morning and then warms them through the day. I think making your own eggs is a safer bet.
Chicken and rice isn’t always a bad meal for you. It’s just the way Bojangle’s does it that’s bad. This dish contains 1,130 calories, 126 mg of carbs, 4,370 mg of sodium.
Chick-Fil-A has a wide fan base for sure. I’d recommend people with gluten issues to stay clear, though. They might have excellent service, but it’s been reported that they don’t clean the grill in between orders.
These classics have always touched a special part of my heart as a kid. Although the sugar content is definitely through the roof. Another fun fact: These machines are rarely cleaned, making it a breeding ground for mold.
There are so many better places you could order your pizza from. I understand though, if it’s late at night. Also, keep in mind when it comes to ingredients that aren’t on the standard menu items, they don’t get refreshed as much. These items are usually on the edge of going bad in the Dominos kitchen.
This pizza is basically just baked grease. It’s full of pepperoni, sausage, and six cheeses. Having just one slice of this loaded pizza contains 410 calories.
This burger is packed full of deep-fried greasy foods. The Thickburger contains a tremendous amount of meat and deep-fried jalapeno poppers. Like a lot of these food items, this burger contains calories that are more than half of your daily intake at 1,290 calories.
Well, first off I don’t know who would really want that much meat in one place. It’s 2/3 lb of beef and 4 thick strips of bacon. This thing packs at 1,420 calories.
I don’t think I’ve ever even heard anyone say that they even actually eat the fish from here. The quality is definitely poor and who knows how long it’s been sitting in storage. I’d personally rather not find out.
Chili at fast food restaurants are never good for you. Mostly in the fast food industry, chili is just reheated. Sometimes they even use old pieces of hamburger and other ingredients.
29. Dairy Queen: Anything but a Blizzard or hamburger
Honestly, Dairy Queen is really only good for its Blizzards. If you want actual food, I’d probably stick with the burger. Anything else is probably past its shelf life limit and not the best quality.
KFC is a popular American favorite. I’d skip on the barbeque sauce, though. One employee reported that their barbeque chicken sandwiches are stale. It’s reported that they soak it for an entire month before serving.
31. Moe’s Southwest Grill: The Homewrecker Burrito
There are so many other places you can go for some satisfying tex-mex food. I’d avoid the Homewrecker Burrito though. According to Calorie King, this thing is 639 calories, 27g of fat, and 1,333 mg of sodium.
At A&W, the breakfast items are prepared ahead of time once noon comes around. You might have to wait around for a while. You might as well just make your eggs at home.
33. California Pizza Kitchen: Jerk Chicken Thin Crust Pizza
Thin crust doesn’t actually mean thin. Veggies also don’t mean it’s good for you either. This loaded pizza contains 1,320 calories and 3,960 mg of sodium.
Why go to a fast-food chain when you can just get take out from your local Chinese place? You might want to know about Panda Express’s policy for one of their favorite menu items. If the chicken gets dry, employees spoon some uncooked sauce to keep it good.
Sonic is always an easy fix. Most of the items aren’t really good for you, anyway. Specifically, the chili at Sonic comes prepackaged and tossed in a warmer. They are also known for cross-contamination.
Jimmy John’s is a popular food chain throughout the country. I wouldn’t get the iced tea at night, though. By the end of the day, the container probably hasn’t been cleaned out and it’s going to be gooey.
Deep dishes are already hard to clean. Now put that mixed with fast food and you’ll get dirty pans. Employees will even throw this into the washer with crust still on it.
There was a trend that went viral years ago that if you ordered “fresh fries”, employees were required to make an entirely new batch for you. This will just make your food take forever and everyone else pissed at you. They are also super high in calories for something that is supposed to be a side.
