Worst Sandwich: Double-fisted dieters (2024)

Medically assessed byChristine Mikstas,RD,LDon February 25, 2023

Written byJon Cooper

Triple Whopper with cheese is just as unhealthy as the name suggests. It may have lettuce, tomato, and onion, but the three beef patties make up the bulk of the 1,299 calories in this burger. Each Triple Whopper contains almost 90 grams of total fat, 26% more than the recommended amount for an entire day. It is also high in sodium and cholesterol.

The Original Chicken Sandwich is one of the healthiest sandwiches in BK, certainly higher than the Triple Whopper. The breaded chicken patty, topped with lettuce and mayonnaise, contains just over 660 calories and just under 40 grams of fat – both about half of what you get with the Triple. It also contains less saturated fat and cholesterol.

The Double Quarter Pounder With Cheese is actually a worse option than the Double Big Mac. The two beef patties, two slices of cheese, ketchup, pickles, mustard, and onions not only contain more calories (740 versus the Double Big Mac's 730), but they also contain more saturated fat (20 grams versus 16 grams). ), cholesterol (165 milligrams versus 115 milligrams) and sodium (1,360 milligrams versus 1,020 milligrams).

The classic Filet-O-Fish sandwich is baked, but the calorie content is surprisingly low. Filet-O-Fish takes a fried fish patty, a slice of processed cheddar cheese, lettuce and tartar sauce and piles it on a steamed bun. It comes in at a relatively healthier 400 calories, with 4 grams of saturated fat, 45 milligrams of cholesterol and 560 milligrams of sodium. McDonald's says the sandwich is made from wild-caught fish.

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The Spicy Deluxe Chicken Sandwich leads the way when it comes to calories among Chick-fil-A options. With its fried, breaded chicken breast, buttered bun and a slice of Pepper Jack cheese, it clocks in at 550 calories and 25 grams of fat. It also has 85 milligrams of cholesterol and a whopping 1,810 milligrams of sodium.

The Grilled Chicken Sandwich is a simpler, healthier option than the Spicy Deluxe. The chicken fillet is prepared in a lemon-herb marinade and then grilled and topped with a slice of tomato and lettuce and served on a multi-grain bun. It contains 320 calories, more than 200 fewer than the Deluxe, and contains almost a third as much sodium (680 milligrams) and a quarter as much fat (6 grams). (Don't be tempted by the Grilled Chicken Club, which doesn't have these lower numbers.)

The 6-inch Chicken and Bacon Ranch Melt is a bold choice in a restaurant better known for its healthy options. This 6-inch sub contains 570 calories, 29 grams of fat, 11 grams of saturated fat and 1,280 milligrams of sodium.

Keep your calories low with the 6-inch Black Forest Ham Sandwich. This has 260 calories, 4 grams of fat, 1.5 grams of saturated fat and 810 milligrams of sodium. The restaurant has other low-calorie options. Top them with plenty of veggies to keep them between 230 and 380 calories.

Asiago Ranch Classic Chicken Club can turn a quick lunch into a hearty, waist-high affair. Wendy's tops their breaded, fried filet with bacon, cheese, lettuce, tomato and mayonnaise with 630 calories, 31 grams of fat, 8 grams of saturated fat and 1,800 milligrams of sodium.

Wendy's Grilled Chicken Sandwich contains only 350 calories, 8 grams of fat, 1.5 grams of saturated fat and 850 milligrams of sodium. This simple yet satisfying grilled chicken, lettuce, and tomato sandwich adds spicy honey mustard instead of thick mayonnaise, much to a dieter's delight.

Arby's Roast Turkey Ranch & Bacon Sandwichcomes with bacon, turkey, lettuce, tomato, cheese and ranch sauce. It all adds up to 810 calories, 35 grams of fat, 10 grams of saturated fat and a shocking 2,420 milligrams of sodium.

A hill The Roast Beef Classic Sandwich is a good choice for keeping calories in check. But skip the melted cheese, mayonnaise and "horse sauce" (60 calories and 5 grams of fat in a small package). Their Arby's sauce adds flavor without fat and only 15 calories. The nutrient count before addition is 360 calories, 14 grams of fat and 5 grams of saturated fat. The high sodium content may be a deal-breaker for some: 970 milligrams.