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Black America Web
10-07-2025
- Health
- Black America Web
Top Unhealthy Fast Food Chains Revealed by World Atlas Study
Source: Anna Karanda / Getty A recent study by World Atlas has unveiled the top 10 unhealthiest fast food chains in the U.S., shedding light on the hidden health risks lurking in popular menu items. With fast food being a staple for many Americans, the findings are a wake-up call for health-conscious consumers. Topping the list is Wendy's, where a Triple Baconator meal can pack a staggering 2,160 calories, 54 grams of saturated fat, and 3,400 milligrams of sodium—exceeding most daily recommended limits in one sitting. Sonic Drive-In follows closely, with meals like the Cheeseburger combo and oversized shakes delivering over 2,000 calories and alarming sugar levels. STAY INFORMED! CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER! Other notable mentions include Taco Bell, where a Crunchwrap Supreme combo hits 1,140 calories, and Dairy Queen, where a medium Oreo Blizzard alone contains 1,080 calories and 44 grams of fat. McDonald's, a global fast-food giant, also made the list, with its Big Mac meal reaching 1,300 calories and half a day's worth of saturated fat. The study highlights how these chains use marketing tactics like value meals, late-night hours, and child-targeted advertising to encourage frequent consumption. The health implications are significant, with excess calories, sodium, and sugar contributing to obesity, heart disease, and type 2 diabetes. According to the CDC, 19.7% of U.S. children aged 2-19 are classified as obese, underscoring the urgent need for dietary awareness. Below are the ten most unleathy fast-food chains according to the study. LIKE US ON FACEBOOK . FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM & TWITTER . SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE . HEAD TO THE HOMEPAGE Known for its calorie-dense burgers like the Triple Baconator, Wendy's meals often exceed daily limits for calories, fat, and sodium. Retro charm aside, Sonic's oversized shakes and combos deliver over 2,000 calories, with sugar and sodium levels off the charts. Tex-Mex favorites like the Crunchwrap Supreme combo are loaded with sodium and refined carbs, normalizing late-night indulgence. Famous for its Blizzards, DQ's meals often combine high-calorie desserts with sodium-heavy entrees like chicken strip baskets. Fried chicken buckets and sides like mashed potatoes with gravy pack excessive calories, fat, and sodium in family-sized portions. Toasted subs like the Classic Italian can hit 1,300 calories, with meal deals pushing totals to nearly 2,500 calories. Iconic meals like the Big Mac combo normalize high-calorie, high-fat fast food, with child-targeted ads driving frequent visits. Gourmet-style burgers and sides like Smash Fries disguise indulgent meals that can easily exceed 1,000 calories. Affordable pizzas like the Hot-N-Ready pack over 2,000 calories, with refined carbs and sodium dominating the menu. Despite its wholesome image, Chick-fil-A's fried chicken sandwiches and sugary drinks deliver high sodium and calorie counts.
New York Post
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Customer's insane hack to save $3 on McDonald's meal: ‘The math ain't mathing'
A woman has discovered a simple way to score a Happy Meal at McDonald's for nearly $3 cheaper than the original price. A Macca's customer named Dani took to social media to ask if someone could explain why a $5.95 Cheeseburger Happy Meal from the fast food giant was cheaper than buying a small Cheeseburger meal for $8.85. 'It's exactly the same thing but you get a toy with the Happy Meal,' she says in a TikTok video. 'The math ain't mathing,' the 36-year-old, who posts on TikTok under the name @danisaidyes, says. 3 A woman has discovered a simple way to score a Happy Meal at McDonald's for nearly $3 cheaper than the original price. TikTok/@danisaidyes At the drive-through at her local McDonald's, the podcaster asks the employee how much a Cheeseburger Happy Meal would set her back. The worker confirms it is $5.95. Dani then asks how much a small Cheeseburger meal costs, and the employee replies that it is $3 more expensive. 'But they're like exactly the same thing but the Happy Meal comes with a toy,' she questions from her car. 'Yeah, pretty much,' the worker replies, adding she 'dies inside' every time someone orders the more expensive option without realising the hack. 'I feel bad for them,' the employee tells Dani during the friendly interaction. Some social media users have since shared their own Macca's hacks to outsmarting the system when it comes to paying for food, while others called Dani out for not 'gatekeeping' the Happy Meal trick. 'A McSmart meal is 7.95 and you get an extra side,' one person said. 3 An employee wrote: 'I work at Maccas and whenever someone asks for a small cheeseburger meal I always put though a cheeseburger Happy Meal.' dpa/picture alliance via Getty Images Another added: 'I been on the McSmart meal for six months easy and now I'm seeing influencers talk about it. Watch them change it!?' 'Mate! Should have gate kept this. Watch the price of a Happy Meal go up,' another said. One person commented: 'It jumps from $5.95 to $11.95 if I order a six nugget Happy Meal instead of three, so works out the same if you order two three nugget Happy Meals then you get another drink and fries for the same price!!! That's my little hack.' 3 One said: 'I thought everyone knew this? I always order Happy Meals.' Christopher Sadowski 'If you get a McSmart meal you get cheeseburger, small drink, small chips and either another cheeseburger, three nugs or McFlurry for $6.95,' one shared. An employee wrote: 'I work at Maccas and whenever someone asks for a small cheeseburger meal I always put though a cheeseburger Happy Meal.' 'Hack? I've been doing this for years,' another said. Someone else offered up: 'They also sell 20 nuggets for $12.95 but 10 nuggets cost $10.95.' Every morning, the NY POSTcast offers a deep dive into the headlines with the Post's signature mix of politics, business, pop culture, true crime and everything in between. Subscribe here! One said: 'I thought everyone knew this? I always order Happy Meals.' A McDonald's spokesperson told the brand was all about affordability. 'Macca's has always been the home of value and affordability, and we know that promise is more important to our customers than ever. It's why our menu features a range of great value offerings and choices for everyone, from individuals to the whole family,' the spokesperson said. 'We love that some adults are choosing the great savings and fun of a Happy Meal! Even more are enjoying the unbeatable value of the McSmart Meal. For just $6.95, you can enjoy a Cheeseburger, Small Fries and a Small Soft Drink AND your choice of a second Cheeseburger, a Chicken n Cheese, Sundae or 3pc McNuggets. 'And don't forget our Loose Change Menu, offering 8 Macca's favourites for $4 and under, including the iconic Hamburger for just $2 or our famous 50c Soft Serve.'
Herald Sun
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Herald Sun
Macca's fans stunned to discover insane cheeseburger price hack
Don't miss out on the headlines from Eat. Followed categories will be added to My News. A woman has discovered a simple way to score a Happy Meal at McDonald's for nearly $3 cheaper than the original price. A Macca's customer named Dani took to social media to ask if someone could explain why a $5.95 Cheeseburger Happy Meal from the fast food giant was cheaper than buying a small Cheeseburger meal for $8.85. 'It's exactly the same thing but you get a toy with the Happy Meal,' she says in a TikTok video. 'The math ain't mathing,' the 36-year-old, who posts on TikTok under the name @danisaidyes, says. At the drive-through at her local McDonald's, the podcaster asks the employee how much a Cheeseburger Happy Meal would set her back. The worker confirms it is $5.95. Dani then asks how much a small Cheeseburger meal costs, and the employee replies that it is $3 more expensive. Dani took to social media to ask if someone could explain why a Cheeseburger Happy Meal from Macca's was cheaper than getting a small Cheeseburger meal. Picture: TikTok/@danisaidyes 'But they're like exactly the same thing but the Happy Meal comes with a toy,' she questions from her car. 'Yeah, pretty much,' the worker replies, adding she 'dies inside' every time someone orders the more expensive option without realising the hack. 'I feel bad for them,' the employee tells Dani during the friendly interaction. Some social media users have since shared their own Macca's hacks to outsmarting the system when it comes to paying for food, while others called Dani out for not 'gatekeeping' the Happy Meal trick. 'A McSmart meal is 7.95 and you get an extra side,' one person said. Another added: 'I been on the McSmart meal for six months easy and now I'm seeing influencers talk about it. Watch them change it!?' 'Mate! Should have gate kept this. Watch the price of a Happy Meal go up,' another said. One person commented: 'It jumps from $5.95 to $11.95 if I order a six nugget Happy Meal instead of three, so works out the same if you order two three nugget Happy Meals then you get another drink and fries for the same price!!! That's my little hack.' Later, the employee said she 'died inside' when someone orders the more expensive option. Picture: TikTok/@danisaidyes 'If you get a McSmart meal you get cheeseburger, small drink, small chips and either another cheeseburger, three nugs or McFlurry for $6.95,' one shared. An employee wrote: 'I work at Maccas and whenever someone asks for a small cheeseburger meal I always put though a cheeseburger Happy Meal.' 'Hack? I've been doing this for years,' another said. Someone else offered up: 'They also sell 20 nuggets for $12.95 but 10 nuggets cost $10.95.' One said: 'I thought everyone knew this? I always order Happy Meals.' A McDonald's spokesperson told the brand was all about affordability. 'Macca's has always been the home of value and affordability, and we know that promise is more important to our customers than ever. It's why our menu features a range of great value offerings and choices for everyone, from individuals to the whole family,' the spokesperson said. 'We love that some adults are choosing the great savings and fun of a Happy Meal! Even more are enjoying the unbeatable value of the McSmart Meal. For just $6.95, you can enjoy a Cheeseburger, Small Fries and a Small Soft Drink AND your choice of a second Cheeseburger, a Chicken n Cheese, Sundae or 3pc McNuggets. 'And don't forget our Loose Change Menu, offering 8 Macca's favourites for $4 and under, including the iconic Hamburger for just $2 or our famous 50c Soft Serve.' Originally published as Macca's fans stunned to discover insane cheeseburger price hack
Courier-Mail
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Courier-Mail
Macca's fans stunned to discover insane cheeseburger price hack
Don't miss out on the headlines from Eat. Followed categories will be added to My News. A woman has discovered a simple way to score a Happy Meal at McDonald's for nearly $3 cheaper than the original price. A Macca's customer named Dani took to social media to ask if someone could explain why a $5.95 Cheeseburger Happy Meal from the fast food giant was cheaper than buying a small Cheeseburger meal for $8.85. 'It's exactly the same thing but you get a toy with the Happy Meal,' she says in a TikTok video. 'The math ain't mathing,' the 36-year-old, who posts on TikTok under the name @danisaidyes, says. At the drive-through at her local McDonald's, the podcaster asks the employee how much a Cheeseburger Happy Meal would set her back. The worker confirms it is $5.95. Dani then asks how much a small Cheeseburger meal costs, and the employee replies that it is $3 more expensive. Dani took to social media to ask if someone could explain why a Cheeseburger Happy Meal from Macca's was cheaper than getting a small Cheeseburger meal. Picture: TikTok/@danisaidyes 'But they're like exactly the same thing but the Happy Meal comes with a toy,' she questions from her car. 'Yeah, pretty much,' the worker replies, adding she 'dies inside' every time someone orders the more expensive option without realising the hack. 'I feel bad for them,' the employee tells Dani during the friendly interaction. Some social media users have since shared their own Macca's hacks to outsmarting the system when it comes to paying for food, while others called Dani out for not 'gatekeeping' the Happy Meal trick. X Learn More SUBSCRIBER ONLY 'A McSmart meal is 7.95 and you get an extra side,' one person said. Another added: 'I been on the McSmart meal for six months easy and now I'm seeing influencers talk about it. Watch them change it!?' 'Mate! Should have gate kept this. Watch the price of a Happy Meal go up,' another said. One person commented: 'It jumps from $5.95 to $11.95 if I order a six nugget Happy Meal instead of three, so works out the same if you order two three nugget Happy Meals then you get another drink and fries for the same price!!! That's my little hack.' Later, the employee said she 'died inside' when someone orders the more expensive option. Picture: TikTok/@danisaidyes 'If you get a McSmart meal you get cheeseburger, small drink, small chips and either another cheeseburger, three nugs or McFlurry for $6.95,' one shared. An employee wrote: 'I work at Maccas and whenever someone asks for a small cheeseburger meal I always put though a cheeseburger Happy Meal.' 'Hack? I've been doing this for years,' another said. Someone else offered up: 'They also sell 20 nuggets for $12.95 but 10 nuggets cost $10.95.' One said: 'I thought everyone knew this? I always order Happy Meals.' A McDonald's spokesperson told the brand was all about affordability. 'Macca's has always been the home of value and affordability, and we know that promise is more important to our customers than ever. It's why our menu features a range of great value offerings and choices for everyone, from individuals to the whole family,' the spokesperson said. 'We love that some adults are choosing the great savings and fun of a Happy Meal! Even more are enjoying the unbeatable value of the McSmart Meal. For just $6.95, you can enjoy a Cheeseburger, Small Fries and a Small Soft Drink AND your choice of a second Cheeseburger, a Chicken n Cheese, Sundae or 3pc McNuggets. 'And don't forget our Loose Change Menu, offering 8 Macca's favourites for $4 and under, including the iconic Hamburger for just $2 or our famous 50c Soft Serve.' Originally published as Macca's fans stunned to discover insane cheeseburger price hack
Scottish Sun
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Family favourite pizza chain reveals huge menu change including ‘cheeseburger' crossover & three new flavours
'The world's most recognisable pizza brand ushers in a new era' AN ICONIC pizza chain has announced a huge shake-up to its menu just in time for the summer. Diners will be able to get there hands on three exciting new flavours that have become available at its restaurants around the UK. Advertisement 2 The new flavours can be bought from Pizza hut from £19.94 Credit: Getty 2 They all include tomato sauce, mozzarella, red onions, gherkins and triple cheese with sauce Credit: Alamy A unique Cheeseburger Pizza range has been launched by family-favourite chain Pizza Hut. The crossover of the two favourite food items means customers no longer have to make the difficult choice of deciding between the two popular meals. On top of that, they will get the option the choose from three different burger-flavoured sauces to go on their pizza. The flavours in the Cheeseburger range include beef, breaded chicken, and veggie. Advertisement And they will be available on all bases, with the stuffed crust particularly recommended. The chain has been looking increasingly into innovation and creativity with its menu offerings and bold flavours. Chief Marketing Officer at Pizza Hut UK & I, Jana Ulaite, said: 'Pizza Hut are the original rebels, and we know how to cut through the market and create something that delivers on taste, creativity and excitement all at once." Pizza fans have been told to keep on the look out for other potential changes from Pizza Hut over the summer. Advertisement The release of the new Pizza Hut flavours come as a part of a partnership in the release of a new Sky series with rappers Big Zuu and AJ Tracey. It is a food travel show, where the pair seek out unique, bizarre and expensive dining experiences around the world. Big Zuu is reported to "got a sneaky first try of Pizza Hut's new big and bold flavour. "Of course, he loved it!" Advertisement Big Zuu, who is a cook and the star of the new series, said: 'I'm really excited to be collaborating with Pizza Hut for the launch of my new show, Rich Flavours. "We travelled the world sampling the best food there is, and now we're bringing that energy home.'
