Grabbing a quick burger from the drive-thru or super-sizing fries for an extra buck are always tempting choices. <\/p>\n
But the reality is all fast-food options carry unhealthy amounts of salt, sugar and saturated fat. <\/p>\n
To spotlight the country\u2019s biggest culprits, World Atlas compiled a list of \u201c10 of the Most Unhealthy Fast-Food Restaurants in the US.\u201d<\/a> <\/p>\n The 10 restaurants on the list typically surpass daily calorie limits in one sitting and encourage visits through promotional deals and round-the-clock service.<\/p>\n Here are the top 10 unhealthiest fast-food chains in the country:<\/p>\n 10.) Chick-fil-A<\/p>\n Number of locations:<\/b> More than 3,000 restaurants in 48 states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and Canada. <\/p>\n Calorie intake from signature meal: <\/b>An original chicken sandwich with medium waffle fries has roughly 750 milligrams of sodium, about one-third of a day\u2019s limit, and 800 calories overall. Drinks such as lemonade or a milkshake push this count higher.<\/p>\n 9.) Little Caesars<\/p>\n Number of locations: <\/b>More than 4,100 restaurants in the U.S. alone.<\/p>\n Calorie intake from signature meal:<\/b> A $5 Hot-N-Ready pepperoni pizza has roughly 2,140 calories in addition to 4,260 milligrams of sodium and a day\u2019s worth of saturated fat.<\/p>\n 8.) Smashburger <\/p>\n Number of locations: <\/b>More than 200 restaurants across 35 states and Washington, D.C.<\/p>\n Calorie intake from signature meal:<\/b> One large BBQ Bacon Cheddar burger holds 1,050 calories and 28 grams of saturated fat. An Oreo shake adds another 930 calories while rosemary-oil smash fries, fried pickles and tater tots drive sodium sky-high.<\/p>\n 7.) McDonald\u2019s <\/p>\n Number of locations:<\/b> Approximately 13,500 restaurants in the U.S. alone.<\/p>\n Calorie intake from signature meal:<\/b> A Big Mac meal with large fries and soda has 1,300 calories and half a day\u2019s worth of saturated fat. Deep-fried hash browns, McFlurries and oversized sodas mean more sugar and sodium.<\/p>\n 6.) Quiznos<\/p>\n Number of locations:<\/b> Approximately 148 restaurants in the U.S. alone.<\/p>\n Calorie intake from signature meal:<\/b> A 12-inch Classic Italian has roughly 1,300 calories and 2,850 milligrams of sodium before chips, cookies or soda. Meal deals push totals near 2,500 calories.<\/p>\n 5.) KFC<\/p>\n Number of locations:<\/b> More than 4,000 restaurants in the U.S. alone.<\/p>\n Calorie intake from signature meal:<\/b> A three-piece Extra Crispy combo with biscuit and mashed potato gravy contains nearly 1,300 calories, 2,900 milligrams of sodium and 22 grams of saturated fat before beverages.<\/p>\n 4.) Dairy Queen<\/p>\n Number of locations:<\/b> More than 4,300 locations in the U.S. alone.<\/p>\n Calorie intake from signature meal:<\/b> The six-piece Chicken Strip Basket with gravy and fries has 1,300 calories, 2,400 milligrams of sodium and 21 grams of saturated fat. A medium Oreo Blizzard adds an extra 1,080 calories and 44 grams of fat.<\/p>\n 3.) Taco Bell<\/p>\n Number of locations:<\/b> More than 8,000 restaurants in the U.S. alone.<\/p>\n Calorie intake from signature meal:<\/b> A Beefy 5-Layer Burrito plus Baja Blast has 970 calories and 1,770 milligrams of sodium. The Double Steak Grilled Cheese Burrito holds 910 calories while a Crunchwrap Supreme combo has around 1,140 calories.<\/p>\n 2.) Sonic<\/p>\n Number of locations:<\/b> More than <\/b>3,400 restaurants in the U.S. alone.<\/p>\n Calorie intake from signature meal:<\/b> A Sonic Cheeseburger combo with medium tots and 32-ounce Cherry Limeade surpasses 1,600 calories and 3,000 milligrams of sodium. A 44-ounce Reese\u2019s Peanut Butter Cup Master Shake alone delivers another 1,720 calories and 48 teaspoons of sugar.<\/p>\n 1.) Wendy\u2019s<\/p>\n Number of locations:<\/b> More than <\/b>5,900 restaurants in the U.S. alone.<\/p>\n Calorie intake from signature meal:<\/b> A Triple Baconator meal with large fries and medium Frosty hits roughly 2,160 calories, 54 grams of saturated fat and 3,400 milligrams of sodium.<\/p>\n If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. 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