10 worst foods.....shocking!

sassiebritches

From an astonishing amount of calories to several days' worth of fat in one meal to over the top levels of sodium, this is one place you don’t want to see any of your favorite foods. Every year, the Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) comes up with its list of the Top Ten Worst Foods and I always look forward to it. Once in awhile I find out I’ve enjoyed one of the “worsts” (and stop immediately!). But this year, I’m happy to report I have not indulged in anything on CSPI’s list for 2009.

1. Pepperidge Farm Roasted White Meat Chicken Premium Pot Pie - There are 510 calories and 9 grams of saturated fat in this baby. Oh wait - that’s just for half a pie. The whole thing has 1020 calories and 18 grams of saturated fat.

2. Romano’s Macaroni Grill Spaghetti and Meatballs with Meat Sauce - This dish will set you back a staggering 2,430 calories and nearly three days’ worth of saturated fat (57 grams) plus 5,290 milligrams of sodium - more calories and saturated fat than two Macaroni Grill Tuscan Rib-Eye steak dinners.

3. Progresso Traditional, Vegetable Classics, and Rich & Hearty soups - Half a can averages more than half of a person’s daily quota of salt. Instead, CSPI says try Progresso’s Health Favorites reduced-sodium soups with up to 50 percent less salt. Also, see: Hidden sodium in foods you wouldn't think to check.

4. Dove Ice Cream - A half cup has about 300 calories and an average of 11 grams of saturated fat - that’s half-a-day’s worth of the bad stuff. You may be better off with these 5 frozen treats under 100 calories.

5. The Cheesecake Factory Chris’ Outrageous Chocolate Cake - It’s layers of chocolate cake, brownie, toasted coconut pecan filling, and chocolate chip coconut cheesecake. CSPI found each five-inch-high slice weighs three-fourths of a pound and has 1,380 calories, 32 teaspoons of sugar, 33 grams of saturated fat and 5 grams of trans fat. Yikes!

6. Smoothie King’s Grape Expectations II - It’s one of Smoothie King’s “Snack Rights” with 550 calories in the 20-ounce size and 1,100 calories in the 40-ouncer. Proof that not all smoothies are good for you (but these are).

7. Pop Secret Movie Theater Butter Popcorn Snack Size Bags - Just one snack-size bag has 11 grams of bad fat, 7 of which are trans fats. Instead, CSPI says choose Orville Redenbacher’s Smart Pop or Smart Balance Smart ’N Healthy - both are made with no partially hydrogenated oils. Also, see this review of microwave popcorns from Consumer Reports.

8. The Starbucks Venti (20 oz.) Caffè Mocha with whole milk and whipped cream has 450 calories and 13 grams of bad fat - more like a Quarter Pounder with Cheese in a cup. But you can lose all the bad fat and all but 170 calories if you order a tall (12 oz.) with nonfat milk and no whipped cream.

9. Chipotle Chicken Burrito - With rice, pinto beans, cheese, chicken, sour cream, and salsa, you get 1,040 calories and 16-1/2 grams of saturated fat - the same as three Subway Steak and Cheese 6-inch Subs. Plus the burrito comes with 2,500 milligrams of sodium! Ordering it without cheese or sour cream cuts the saturated fat to 3-1/2 grams, but you still end up with 810 calories and 2,300 milligrams of sodium. Ay Caramba! Here's another burrito that will shock you.

10. Cold Stone Creamery’s Gotta Have It Founder’s Favorite - 12-ounces of ice cream, pecans, brownie pieces, fudge, and caramel adds up to a whopping 1,600 calories and 42 grams of saturated fat. That’s about the same as five single-scoop ice cream cones. And watch out before you have this frozen concoction.

Any surprises? And tell me… have you had any of these

sassiebritches

From an astonishing amount of calories to several days' worth of fat in one meal to over the top levels of sodium, this is one place you don’t want to see any of your favorite foods. Every year, the Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) comes up with its list of the Top Ten Worst Foods and I always look forward to it. Once in awhile I find out I’ve enjoyed one of the “worsts” (and stop immediately!). But this year, I’m happy to report I have not indulged in anything on CSPI’s list for 2009.

1. Pepperidge Farm Roasted White Meat Chicken Premium Pot Pie - There are 510 calories and 9 grams of saturated fat in this baby. Oh wait - that’s just for half a pie. The whole thing has 1020 calories and 18 grams of saturated fat.

2. Romano’s Macaroni Grill Spaghetti and Meatballs with Meat Sauce - This dish will set you back a staggering 2,430 calories and nearly three days’ worth of saturated fat (57 grams) plus 5,290 milligrams of sodium - more calories and saturated fat than two Macaroni Grill Tuscan Rib-Eye steak dinners.

3. Progresso Traditional, Vegetable Classics, and Rich & Hearty soups - Half a can averages more than half of a person’s daily quota of salt. Instead, CSPI says try Progresso’s Health Favorites reduced-sodium soups with up to 50 percent less salt. Also, see: Hidden sodium in foods you wouldn't think to check.

4. Dove Ice Cream - A half cup has about 300 calories and an average of 11 grams of saturated fat - that’s half-a-day’s worth of the bad stuff. You may be better off with these 5 frozen treats under 100 calories.

5. The Cheesecake Factory Chris’ Outrageous Chocolate Cake - It’s layers of chocolate cake, brownie, toasted coconut pecan filling, and chocolate chip coconut cheesecake. CSPI found each five-inch-high slice weighs three-fourths of a pound and has 1,380 calories, 32 teaspoons of sugar, 33 grams of saturated fat and 5 grams of trans fat. Yikes!

6. Smoothie King’s Grape Expectations II - It’s one of Smoothie King’s “Snack Rights” with 550 calories in the 20-ounce size and 1,100 calories in the 40-ouncer. Proof that not all smoothies are good for you (but these are).

7. Pop Secret Movie Theater Butter Popcorn Snack Size Bags - Just one snack-size bag has 11 grams of bad fat, 7 of which are trans fats. Instead, CSPI says choose Orville Redenbacher’s Smart Pop or Smart Balance Smart ’N Healthy - both are made with no partially hydrogenated oils. Also, see this review of microwave popcorns from Consumer Reports.

8. The Starbucks Venti (20 oz.) Caffè Mocha with whole milk and whipped cream has 450 calories and 13 grams of bad fat - more like a Quarter Pounder with Cheese in a cup. But you can lose all the bad fat and all but 170 calories if you order a tall (12 oz.) with nonfat milk and no whipped cream.

9. Chipotle Chicken Burrito - With rice, pinto beans, cheese, chicken, sour cream, and salsa, you get 1,040 calories and 16-1/2 grams of saturated fat - the same as three Subway Steak and Cheese 6-inch Subs. Plus the burrito comes with 2,500 milligrams of sodium! Ordering it without cheese or sour cream cuts the saturated fat to 3-1/2 grams, but you still end up with 810 calories and 2,300 milligrams of sodium. Ay Caramba! Here's another burrito that will shock you.

10. Cold Stone Creamery’s Gotta Have It Founder’s Favorite - 12-ounces of ice cream, pecans, brownie pieces, fudge, and caramel adds up to a whopping 1,600 calories and 42 grams of saturated fat. That’s about the same as five single-scoop ice cream cones. And watch out before you have this frozen concoction.

Any surprises? And tell me… have you had any of these

molsongirl

phew!, I haven't had any of these things!! yayyy!:laugh:

wilted6orchid

5. The Cheesecake Factory Chris’ Outrageous Chocolate Cake - It’s layers of chocolate cake, brownie, toasted coconut pecan filling, and chocolate chip coconut cheesecake. CSPI found each five-inch-high slice weighs three-fourths of a pound and has 1,380 calories, 32 teaspoons of sugar, 33 grams of saturated fat and 5 grams of trans fat. Yikes!

Any surprises? And tell me… have you had any of these

I have not, but that sounds really tastey!:bigsmile: You just have to serve it to a table of 6 hungry people with big spoons, right?!

MollysMom2005

I was doing GREAT until #10, dang it!!! I'm a sucker for Cold Stone Creamery. And that is my flavor of choice. However, I couldn't hold a 12 ounce portion even I tried. I get a kiddie cup. (therefore, NO, I have not had any of them!...well, technically...I have not.) Ha.

As far as surprises....#4 Dove Ice Cream. I've never even heard of it, but I would have thought Ben & Jerry's would make the list. And #7 the popcorn. Movie butter are two dangerous words when it comes to popcorn, but I had no idea it was that full of bad fat. That's crazy.

Thanks for the interesting post.

angelinaz

Wow! Glad I ate before I read your post! :laugh: Some of that might have sounded good if I had been hungry!!!!
Never had any of it--don't ever want to! Thanks for the post!!!!!

highlighters

Anything from Romano's Macaroni Grill is going to be great - and with an amazing number of calories. I have the recipe at home for their Penne Rustica and I make it a few times a year, its so good. I try not to go there anymore bec/ everything is so high in fat/carbs, etc.

You mentioned Starbuck's coffee so I thought I would post on here that Sheetz (gas station/convenience store/sub shop) puts all their nutrition information online for special order foods. For example, you can go to their website and punch in the type of specialty coffee you drink (or breakfast or lunch...). Then you "make" it like you do at the store's kiosk when you order. The computer then shows all the nutritional info for you! We did this at work the other day and found that my coworker was drinking a whopping 595 calories every single morning with her frozen mocha. And I was able to decide that the one latte I have been allowing myself each week would now be a 12 oz caramel, but even with whipped cream it comes to 159 calories. Just thought this might help someone.

Thanks for the eye-opening food info!!

RNLeslie

I work at Sheetz (in NC), and I think that's one of the coolest features. You build your food or drink just the same way you do when you order it in the store (which I love also), and you can see all the nutrition info for each item. I usually do that when I know I need to eat a meal there. The only real problem is all the sodium in the food... :frown:
But like you said, you can really choose what works best for you. I really love how you can customize just about anything...

alyfin

The only thing I get anywhere near is the chocolate cake - but I split it with 5 of my girlfriends!

Love_Conquers_All

bumpin to read when my eyes are still open:yawn: :laugh: Thanks Sassie

watch48win

I know for a fact that I've had Starbucks Venti.........but alas...that was before MFP, and finding out just how many calories were in those stupid things. :laugh:

watch48win

I know for a fact that I've had Starbucks Venti.........but alas...that was before MFP, and finding out just how many calories were in those stupid things. :laugh:

criztawl

The only thing from that list that I believe we have here in Ontario Canada is the Starbuck's drink ... I'm thankful to not live where those horrible items are sold.

Falcon

The only thing from that list that I believe we have here in Ontario Canada is the Starbuck's drink ... I'm thankful to not live where those horrible items are sold.

I second the notion

flcaoh

Doh.... I'm totally guilty with the Chipotle!!! I LOVE that place.

TamTastic

WOW!! Just amazing! Eye opener huh???

And those who mentioned Sheetz!! MAN!! I don't have one around here but when we visit my in-laws in Pennsylvania my husband always has to go to Sheetz to get a sub! LOL! He got me hooked too! :laugh:

Cool place! :flowerforyou:

chickadee10

Wow that is a lot of calories!!!

LisaZaugg1976

that is amazing thanks for sharing that!!!