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00:04 Welcome to WatchMojo, and today we're counting down our picks for the least nutritious restaurants
00:09 in the United States.
00:10 Keep in mind we're only judging the health benefits here, not how tasty the food is.
00:15 The Most American Thick Burger, with a split hot dog and kettle-cooked potato chips on
00:20 a fresh-baked bun.
00:23 Number 10.
00:24 Burger King If you're looking for a quick pick-me-up
00:27 in the morning, you're better off looking somewhere else.
00:30 Don't worry, there is some good news.
00:32 Reportedly, most of the King's traditional menu items, yes, even including the Whopper,
00:36 aren't too bad for you.
00:47 Their breakfast, though?
00:48 That's a different story.
00:50 As it turns out, Burger King's early morning offerings can easily eat up over half of your
00:55 recommended caloric intake for the whole day.
01:02 And don't even get us started on all of those carbs.
01:05 Burger King's hash browns may look good, but they're not quite what you'd call a
01:08 well-balanced breakfast, that's for sure.
01:21 Number 9.
01:22 Kentucky Fried Chicken In order to stay finger-lickin' good, KFC
01:26 loads their entrees with tons of saturated fat, including a mind-boggling amount of sodium.
01:41 That's all without even mentioning their sides.
01:44 The biscuit that's been buttered to infinity and beyond?
01:47 How about a serving of over-seasoned french fries?
01:50 Try KFC's crispiest, tastiest secret recipe fries ever fried, and might as well wash it
01:54 all down with a sugary soft drink, too.
01:55 Heck, you can even order a chocolate chip cake for dessert.
01:59 For what it's worth, KFC at least offers healthier grilled alternatives to their chicken.
02:03 Or they did, until they discontinued it in favor of more fried goodness.
02:09 At this point, it's clear that nutrition is not KFC's priority.
02:12 This is KFC's new $20 fill-up box with 12 of KFC's new chicken nuggets, secret recipe
02:19 fries, faux salsa, faux biscuits, and more.
02:22 Four pieces of the original recipe chicken for us!
02:26 Number 8.
02:27 Dairy Queen It really shouldn't come as a surprise that
02:30 a chain primarily selling soft-serve isn't the industry's shining beacon of health and
02:35 wellness.
02:36 Although, blizzards and their thousands of calories aren't the only ones to blame.
02:49 Dairy Queen's hot food isn't too easy on the waistline, either.
02:56 We're talking about lots and lots of fat content.
03:00 Then again, what else would you expect from a platter of burgers, tenders, and fries?
03:05 Oh, and heaven forbid you get their ice cream for dessert.
03:16 Let's just say that, based on the health info alone, a meal like that is supposed to
03:21 last you days, not hours.
03:33 Number 7.
03:34 Chick-fil-A Given their name, it's only fitting that
03:37 Chick-fil-A's meat products are relatively nutritious, especially if you order them grilled.
03:42 "And a little thing I love about the Chick-fil-A grilled chicken club is the wonderfully marinated
03:47 and juicy chicken breast.
03:48 The marinade actually reminds me of my mother's cooking."
03:51 The real issue, then, is all the junk served around it.
03:54 To put it into perspective, a single side of waffle fries is about as many calories
03:59 as an entire chicken sandwich.
04:06 The mac and cheese is even worse.
04:08 And yet both of those pale in comparison to the true culprit, their signature Chick-fil-A
04:13 sauce.
04:14 It's a metric ton of fat and sodium, packaged into one rectangular calorie sink.
04:20 All that for a single packet.
04:22 And let's be real, who has the willpower to stop at just one?
04:32 Number 6.
04:33 Quiznos They're just sandwiches.
04:35 How bad could they really be?
04:36 "Try our new peppercorn parmesan turkey with bacon sub for $3.49, only at Quiznos.
04:41 Mm-mm-mm-mm-mm, toasty."
04:43 Turns out, the answer is really, really bad.
04:46 As they say, numbers don't lie.
04:48 And several items on Quiznos' menu have significantly more calories than any reasonable sandwich
04:53 should.
04:54 "New Quiznos flatbread sammies.
04:56 Soft artisan flatbread sandwiches toasted to perfection.
05:00 Big taste in a smaller size chip."
05:02 Seems like even their tamest dishes have some sort of special sauce or creamy garnish on
05:06 top.
05:07 Usually chock full of nasty fats.
05:10 The lack of nutritional value is particularly glaring when you compare them to the healthier
05:14 offerings at competing sub chains.
05:16 "All white meat chicken breast marinated in smoky mesquite with Quiznos rich cheddar
05:21 cheese and sizzling bacon.
05:23 It's the best chicken sandwich on the planet, for the best price on any planet."
05:28 Unable to lower their costs or calories, it's not too shocking that Quiznos filed for Chapter
05:33 11 bankruptcy in 2014.
05:36 Number 5.
05:37 Arby's.
05:38 Arby's.
05:39 They have the meats.
05:40 "Once you pick up an Arby's cheese steak, it's gonna be tough to set that thing back
05:45 down.
05:46 Hey, put it back.
05:49 The commercial is not over.
05:51 Arby's.
05:52 We have the meat."
05:54 And also the trans fat.
05:56 And the cholesterol.
05:58 And the salt.
05:59 Honestly, it might just be faster to list what health risks they don't have.
06:03 Spoiler, there's not many.
06:05 Alongside a distinct lack of fruits and vegetables, Arby's fried foods are packed with a seemingly
06:11 never-ending amount of grease and oil.
06:13 "Arby's gets along really well with Arby's Smokehouse brisket.
06:17 Basically, BBFs.
06:19 Brisket buds forever."
06:20 For example, an order of mozzarella sticks takes up your daily allotment of salt right
06:24 then and there.
06:25 And that's just a side.
06:26 Combine that with a roast beef sandwich and an apple turnover, and you're looking at a
06:30 whole lot of extra calories.
06:32 "Arby's real country-style rib sandwich."
06:35 Number 4.
06:36 Whataburger.
06:37 This is a classic case of good news/bad news.
06:40 The good news is that in 2023, Whataburger's classic cheeseburger ranked as one of the healthiest
06:46 fast food burgers in America.
06:48 Look at that.
06:51 Five glorious inches of Whataburger.
06:54 Fresh 100% beef stacked high with melted cheese and fresh-cut veggies.
06:59 "The bad news?
07:00 Throw on some condiments, order a side of fries, and that data changes dramatically.
07:04 Almost every single one of Whataburger's sides has a sky-high amount of saturated fat and
07:09 sodium."
07:10 There's nothing quite like coming together over a fresh-cooked meal.
07:14 Face to face.
07:16 Burger to burger.
07:17 Solving the world's problems over fries.
07:20 Don't think ordering a salad saves you, either.
07:22 Since Whataburger's Cobb salad comes with spicy chicken, it's about as nutritious as
07:27 a classic order of tenders.
07:29 Whether it's added sauces, sneaky fats, or large portions, Whataburger always finds a
07:34 way to load up its dishes.
07:36 "When you could have ordered your burger with extra onions, grilled jalapenos, and three
07:44 slices of cheese, but you didn't, and your buddy did."
07:51 Number 3.
07:52 Carl's Jr.
07:54 Breakfast may be the most important meal of the day, but at this fast-food restaurant,
07:58 it's also the most detrimental.
08:00 Frankly, it's not even close.
08:02 "The new Monster Breakfast Sandwich at Carl's Jr.
08:06 Breakfast as big as our burgers."
08:07 The standard unaltered breakfast burger from Carl's Jr. has an absolutely astronomical
08:12 amount of fat.
08:13 Some of it is saturated fat, some of it is trans fat, but none of it is good for you.
08:17 "The made-from-scratch smoked sausage, egg, and cheese biscuit.
08:21 Baked fresh every morning.
08:24 New at Carl's Jr."
08:25 Unfortunately, that's just the tip of the bun when it comes to Carl's Jr.
08:29 That's right, somehow it's equally unhealthy for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
08:34 From the jalapeno burger to the breakfast burrito, nothing at Carl's Jr. is safe from
08:39 the dreaded threat of fat content.
08:41 "The Big Country Breakfast Burrito.
08:43 Bacon, ham, and country gravy.
08:45 New at Carl's Jr."
08:47 Number 2.
08:48 Wendy's When it comes to Wendy's, the danger you
08:51 see isn't as harmful as the danger you don't.
08:53 There's still the usual suspects like the Baconator or the Frosty, and while they're
08:57 not healthy by any stretch of the word, that's simply par for the course on this menu.
09:02 "I'm all about fall, especially this new pumpkin spice Frosty.
09:06 So I'm taking some me time out here."
09:08 Even the most innocent-seeming items have their caveats, like the Apple Pecan Salad
09:13 including a whopping 19 grams of sugar.
09:17 And yet everything else is so greasy that that salad is still one of the healthier options.
09:22 "Make no mistake, Wendy's new salads are irresistible.
09:25 From BBQ Ranch Chicken to the light and zesty Asian Cashew Chicken."
09:29 It doesn't help that Wendy's also has very enticing prices.
09:32 Their cheap deals like the $5 Biggie Bag ensure that your wallet stays thicker, but so do
09:38 you.
09:39 "Your choice of sandwich plus all this for just $5 is worth celebrating."
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09:58 Number One - Sonic Drive-In
10:00 Burgers, tots, dogs, shake, take your pick.
10:04 They're all risky in their own special ways.
10:06 "Sonic Cheeseburgers are made with 100% beef and melty American cheese.
10:12 And we deliver them right to your car, which is great if you think 58 degrees is cold.
10:17 Sonic Cheeseburger."
10:19 Mmm, Sonic.
10:20 As if to prove it, you'll be hard-pressed to find anything on Sonic's home menu that
10:25 isn't soaked in saturated fat.
10:28 That's no hyperbole.
10:29 Over the years, several health investigations reported that Sonic Burgers just straight
10:34 up have more fat than their fast food competitors.
10:36 "Sonic's 2.99 Car Hob Classic.
10:39 A juicy quarter pound double cheeseburger or a flavorful signature slinger with golden
10:43 brown crispy tots.
10:45 A deal so nice, you should order it twice."
10:47 If that's any indication, we don't even want to know how their greasy sides and massive
10:52 milkshakes stack up.
10:53 "1.99 small classic shakes all day at Sonic."
10:56 The writing's on the wall either way.
10:58 If you're on a diet, Sonic is the very last place you want to go.
11:03 Has this list turned you off any of your fast food faves?
11:06 Let us know in the comments below.
11:07 "Arby's, we have the meats."
11:09 "You wanna do something fun?
11:10 You wanna go to Taco Bell?"
11:15 Welcome to WatchMojo, and today we're counting down our picks for the top 10 outrageous fast
11:20 food items.
11:21 "This is pretty good.
11:22 Only one thing.
11:23 You forgot the pickles!"
11:30 For this list, we'll be looking at the strangest and unhealthiest meals sold by fast food chains.
11:35 Which weird fast food item do you think would be the most delicious?
11:38 Let us know in the comments below.
11:40 "Number 10.
11:42 Double Big Mac, McDonald's."
11:44 "And for 39 cents more, super-size it or any extra value meal for more fries and more
11:49 drink."
11:50 As if the Big Mac wasn't enough, McDonald's one-upped themselves with the Double Big Mac,
11:54 which included four of their signature beef patties and three buns.
11:57 The sandwich has been sold both internationally and in the US, first being added to the American
12:01 menu for a limited time in 2020.
12:03 Honestly, this wild item makes the original Big Mac look tiny in comparison, which is
12:08 a feat in itself.
12:09 With huge sandwiches like this being casually added to the McDonald's menu, we can't help
12:13 but wonder what the Big Mac's size limit will ultimately be.
12:16 "Oh yeah, daddy likey."
12:18 How many patties can one burger have?
12:21 For sure the chain will let us know.
12:25 "Check it out."
12:29 "Thank you, Garmin."
12:33 "Number 9.
12:34 Pickle Juice Slush, Sonic Drive-In."
12:36 Your feelings toward pickles will likely influence what you thought of this item.
12:40 "Where are those pickles?
12:42 Pickles?
12:43 Pickles?"
12:44 Made of Sonic's regular slush formula and pickle syrup, it ended up being a slightly
12:46 sweeter version of pickle juice.
12:48 The product was so out there, some might have wondered if it was created as a joke upon
12:52 its 2018 launch.
12:53 However, the fan response was anything but humorous.
12:56 "Look, he's been hiding the pickles under his tongue the whole time."
13:01 Indeed, it was a rather contentious item with many either loving or hating it.
13:05 "You can smell it, and it just smells like pickle juice."
13:09 Ultimately though, the slush became pretty famous.
13:12 In fact, numerous people wanted more of it after its original limited time run ended.
13:17 Pickle lovers eventually got their wish, as it was brought back for a limited time once
13:20 again in 2022.
13:21 "If you like pickles, I think this could be an option for you.
13:25 I'm probably going to rank it 6 out of 10."
13:28 "Number 8.
13:29 Firecracker Burrito, Taco Bell."
13:31 Remember eating Pop Rocks as a kid?
13:33 Well, have you ever wanted your food to have the same popping effect?
13:36 "Had those before?"
13:38 "Yeah, they're Pop Rocks.
13:40 They crackle in your mouth."
13:41 If so, Taco Bell's Firecracker Burrito might have been the perfect item for you.
13:46 In 2017, the chain decided to test out their own version of the iconic candy in certain
13:50 locations but with a cayenne twist.
13:53 As far as culinary concoctions go, this one was wild enough to generate plenty of headlines,
13:58 and many were understandably curious to see what the effect of the popping crystals would
14:01 be on their tongue.
14:02 "I don't like playing it safe.
14:04 I'm a wild man."
14:05 These crystals were optional, and came at a small additional cost.
14:09 While the nostalgic appeal led to some buzz, not everyone was a fan of the product itself.
14:13 "Want a soda?"
14:16 "No."
14:17 "Voila!
14:18 Still alive."
14:19 Number 7.
14:20 T-Rex Burger, Wendy's
14:21 In 2004, Wendy's ran an ad featuring a huge fake burger.
14:32 In 2013, a parody ad from nearly a decade prior depicting a giant Wendy's burger with
14:37 nine beef patties and nine slices of cheese resurfaced.
14:41 Mirrors still were the reports that the sandwich dubbed the T-Rex Burger could actually be
14:44 purchased at a Wendy's in Manitoba, Canada.
14:47 The whole thing ended up going viral, as folks couldn't help but be curious about the strange
14:51 and insanely large menu item.
14:53 However, the product was soon killed as the chain's higher-ups couldn't justify serving
14:58 such huge portions in one sitting.
14:59 "Today, you won't see the T-Rex Burger on the official Wendy's menu, but certain locations
15:05 have been reported to make it for you, if you ask nicely."
15:08 They may have been right about that.
15:10 One T-Rex Burger reportedly contained about 3,000 calories.
15:20 Number 6.
15:21 Crown Crust Carnival Burger Pizza, Pizza Hut
15:24 Pizza Hut is known for unique creations, especially when it comes to their crust.
15:29 Pizza Hut Middle East took things up a notch with their Crown Crust Burger Pizza.
15:36 It featured a cheeseburger-lined crust, topped with burger fixings like lettuce, tomato,
15:41 and a special sauce.
15:42 The item even eventually made its way to Canada, while the UK got something similar too.
15:46 Granted, a cheeseburger pizza doesn't sound bad on its own, but one with burgers literally
15:51 attached to it is next-level outrageous.
15:53 We can't help but wonder how someone would go about eating or even holding a slice of
15:56 this interesting, and definitely unhealthy creation.
16:03 It's certainly intriguing though.
16:14 Number 5.
16:15 Unicorn Frappuccino, Starbucks
16:17 Starbucks has never been afraid to lean into different flavors for their drinks, but they
16:21 truly outdid themselves when they released the Unicorn Frappuccino in 2017.
16:34 The limited-time beverage was flavored with cream frappuccino and mango syrups, pink and
16:38 sour blue powder, and blue drizzle.
16:41 The result was a now instantly recognizable and colorful concoction.
16:44 The item went viral immediately, and many were eager to try it.
16:48 Still, not everyone was a fan of the beverage's overwhelming sweetness or its sour elements.
16:58 Stephen Colbert even roasted it on The Late Show.
17:09 Beyond that though, the popularity of the Unicorn Frappuccino added a lot of stress
17:13 to Starbucks barista shifts.
17:15 One even made headlines for posting a video begging folks not to get it.
17:35 Number 4.
17:36 Bypass Burger, Heart Attack Grill
17:39 This is the most controversial restaurant on the list, and for good reason.
17:56 The Heart Attack Grill really leans into the unhealthy aspect of fast food.
18:03 They fully commit to the bit, with waitstaff dressed as medical professionals, and while
18:07 the fries made with lard are bad enough, the true star of the show is the Bypass Burger.
18:12 It's massive, and notably comes with heaps of cheese and a mound of chili.
18:16 Even worse, the item can be upgraded, going from a single up to an octuple bypass burger.
18:22 The latter reportedly has around 20,000 calories.
18:25 We imagine many tourists visiting Las Vegas can't help but be curious about it, although
18:29 they may need to see an actual doctor after the meal.
18:34 Number 3.
18:35 Meat Mountain Sandwich, Arby's
18:38 Some secret fast food items are fun, while others border on nonsensical.
18:46 You decide which category this sandwich consisting of every meat offered by Arby's falls into.
18:51 It was created in 2014, after the restaurant released a photo of all of their meat stacked
18:55 for promotional purposes.
18:57 This prompted some customers to want to try the combination.
19:00 It typically comes with chicken tenders, turkey, ham, corned beef, roast beef, Angus steak,
19:06 brisket, bacon, and Swiss and cheddar cheeses.
19:09 Despite not being on the official menu, the extravagant item can reportedly still be requested
19:13 today.
19:16 It's not the only outrageous product the chain has offered over the years, either.
19:23 Remember the roast beef and curly fry heavy Arbynator?
19:31 Number 2.
19:32 Kudo Ninja Burger, Burger King
19:39 What if your burger looked like it could fight crime?
19:41 It's not a question we ever saw ourselves asking, but apparently Burger King Japan had
19:45 the answer when they released the Kudo Ninja Burger, which, you guessed it, is designed
19:50 to look like a ninja, matching elements of its animated counterpart's design.
19:54 The burger notably consists of a black bun and a bacon tongue sticking out.
19:58 It may have looked bizarre, but it definitely didn't go unnoticed in 2013.
20:02 It also didn't seem to cause as much backlash as the Halloween Whopper, launched later in
20:05 the United States.
20:06 This is a burger created by Burger King that they don't want you to remember.
20:11 That product's failure was probably due to the black bun causing some customers to
20:14 see green, if you catch our drift.
20:17 Despite its unsavory look, people started to order it anyway, and let's just say it
20:21 turned out green.
20:22 Before we unveil our top pick, here are a few honorable mentions.
20:26 Dry Pork and Seaweed Donuts, Dunkin Donuts, a savory treat made available in China.
20:32 Buffalo Latte, Tim Hortons, a hot sauce-flavored beverage released for customers in Buffalo,
20:37 New York.
20:38 Most American Thick Burger, Carl's Jr. and Hardee's, delivering a cheeseburger topped
20:43 with a hot dog and chips.
20:51 Waffle Taco, Taco Bell, a unique breakfast taco with sausage or bacon, cheese, and eggs.
21:00 Red Ramen Burger, Red Robin, there was a time when ramen was seemingly part of everything.
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21:22 Number 1.
21:23 Double Down Sandwich, KFC.
21:25 Chicken lovers rejoiced in 2023 when KFC's Double Down Sandwich was brought back in the
21:30 US for a limited time after years of being discontinued.
21:35 The sandwich, which is essentially bacon, cheese, and sauce between two pieces of chicken,
21:40 was first unveiled in 2010.
21:42 More specifically, the announcement reportedly came on April Fool's Day, yet the product
21:46 ended up being anything but a joke and was added to KFC's American menu later that
21:50 month.
21:51 Now, most agree that it was the very definition of decadence, but that didn't stop it from
21:55 becoming insanely popular.
21:57 Interestingly, KFC partnered with popular figures like Twitch streamer Ludwig to promote
22:06 the re-release.
22:07 The commercials alone had the ability to get customers excited for the ludicrous, yet delicious
22:12 items return.
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