These are 9 of the least-healthy chain restaurant meals

Saving money on these are least healthy does not have to be complicated. We rounded up the essentials so you can spend less and skip the guesswork.

Key Takeaways

• Advertisement 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,...
• Read more: 3 restaurant menu items you should never order Winners of 2016 Xtreme Eating Awards announced There are online calculators to det...

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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

Winners of 2016 Xtreme Eating Awards announced

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!

Applebee’s: Build Your Sampler

• 3,390 total calories
• 65 grams of saturated fat
• 11,650 milligrams of sodium

Cost: $18.47 (5 plates)

Maggiano’s Little Italy: Marco’s Meal for Two

• 2,840 calories per person
• 79 grams of saturated fat
• 6,390 milligrams of sodium

Cost: $42.95 

The Cheesecake Factory: Fried Chicken & Waffles Benedict

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• 2,580 calories
• 86 grams of saturated fat
• 3,390 milligrams of sodium
• 15 teaspoons of sugar

Cost: Not available online

Dave & Buster’s: Short Rib & Cheesy Mac Stack

• 1,910 calories
• 42 grams of saturated fat
• 3,390 milligrams of sodium

Cost: $11.49

SONIC: RT 44 Grape Slush with Rainbow Candy

• 970 calories
• Equivalent of 1.25 cups of sugar

Cost: $4.29

Romano’s Macaroni Grill: Cremini Pork Shank

• 1,800 calories
• 43 grams of saturated fat
• 3,700 milligrams of sodium

Cost: $23.00

Uno Pizzeria & Grill: Whole Hog Burger

• 2,850 calories
• 62 grams of saturated fat
• 9,790 milligrams of sodium

Cost: $16.99

Jersey Mike’s Subs: Giant Chipotle Cheese Steak

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• 1,850 calories
• 30 grams of saturated fat
• 4,330 milligrams of sodium

Cost: $15.28 (giant combo)

Buffalo Wild Wings: Dessert Nachos

• 2,100 calories
• 64 grams of saturated fat
• 30 teaspoons of sugar

Cost: $7.29

If you don’t want to consume so numerous calories, numerous 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

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Final Thoughts

Before you check out, double-check these are least healthy against current offers and any coupons you can stack. Small habits like this add up to real savings over a year.

Originally published at clark.com.