These five fast food cheeseburgers are the heaviest hitters when it comes to calories, fat, and sodium.
No one chooses fast food cheeseburgers thinking they’ll eat healthily. These meals are often a quick fix during hectic days or a satisfying indulgence. However, within the fast food landscape, certain options stand out for their poor nutritional quality. Here are five cheeseburgers that really miss the mark when it comes to health.
Five Guys
Five Guys may satisfy cravings, but it’s not exactly a good choice for your health. A cheeseburger packs around 980 calories, 55g of fat, and 1,050mg of sodium, with saturated fat hitting 26g. While the flavor is undeniable, the nutritional impact is significant.
Whataburger
Whataburger
The Whataburger Double Meat Whataburger with Cheese boasts about 835 calories, 44g of fat, and a staggering 1,470mg of sodium. While it might be tempting, it’s something best enjoyed occasionally if you’re looking to maintain health.
Smashburger
Smashburger
If you opt for a Smashburger Double Classic Cheeseburger, be prepared for a total of about 970 calories, 62g of fat, and 27g of saturated fat, along with a jaw-dropping 2,360mg of sodium. While those Angus beef patties and toppings add flavor, they also lead to a hefty health price.
Carl’s Jr.
Carl’s Jr.
At Carl’s Jr., the Double Western Bacon Cheeseburger combines two grilled beef patties with American cheese, onion rings, cherrywood bacon, and barbecue sauce. It racks up roughly 1,020 calories, 55g of fat, and 1,820mg of sodium. While a tasty indulgence, the health cost is hard to ignore.
Sonic
Sonic Drive-In
The Sonic SuperSONIC Double Cheeseburger hits about 1,040 calories, 68g of fat, and 1,970mg of sodium. While it features enticing ingredients like beef patties, pickles, onions, and American cheese, the nutritional downside makes it a rare indulgence.
Jess Kelly
Jess Kelly is a freelance writer and journalist with nearly a decade of experience contributing to major publications like The Huffington Post, Cosmopolitan, Eater, and Insider.
