:-p @ Applebees

SoldierDad
SoldierDad Posts: 1,602
edited September 2024 in Food and Nutrition
So i am mad at applebees cause I cant find any nutritional info on the grilled shrimp and island rice. It really isn't that big a deal (I didnt even eat the rice and i figure that along with the 500 cals its like 10g prot etc) but its the principle. Every place should be legally obligated to post nutrional facts.
Lol, maybe I have to much time on my hands today. :bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile:

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  • pbxr
    pbxr Posts: 100 Member
    I know how you feel, KoG. I was really upset when I found out that the Crispy Orange Chicken Bowl has over 1800 calories! And I couldn't even get that from the company. I had to visit several health sites to find the information. Applebee's actually takes the stance that they won't supply nutritional information unless it is required by law. That just makes me suspicious, you know? :S

    If I have to eat there, I'll be going with one of their 550 & Under low calorie choices...but I won't be happy about it. I'm a fan of full disclosure. It didn't sit well with me either. Like you said, it's the principle...
  • pmjsmom
    pmjsmom Posts: 1,926 Member
    I agree--more restaurants should make their nutrition facts public!

    In the meantime--i did find this--its an estimate, though!

    Nutrition Facts
    Applebee' S Under 550 - Grilled Shrimp and Island Rice (Spark Estimate)Servings: 1 entree
    Calories 365 Sodium 165 mg
    Total Fat 2 g Potassium 459 mg
    Saturated 1 g Total Carbs 60 g
    Polyunsaturated 1 g Dietary Fiber 3 g
    Monounsaturated 0 g Sugars 1 g
    Trans 0 g Protein 25 g
    Cholesterol 137 mg
    Vitamin A 34% Calcium 8%
    Vitamin C 87% Iron


    P.S. This was in the MFP datadase but I still ended up using bing to find it!
  • SoldierDad
    SoldierDad Posts: 1,602
    I agree--more restaurants should make their nutrition facts public!

    In the meantime--i did find this--its an estimate, though!

    Nutrition Facts
    Applebee' S Under 550 - Grilled Shrimp and Island Rice (Spark Estimate)Servings: 1 entree
    Calories 365 Sodium 165 mg
    Total Fat 2 g Potassium 459 mg
    Saturated 1 g Total Carbs 60 g
    Polyunsaturated 1 g Dietary Fiber 3 g
    Monounsaturated 0 g Sugars 1 g
    Trans 0 g Protein 25 g
    Cholesterol 137 mg
    Vitamin A 34% Calcium 8%
    Vitamin C 87% Iron


    P.S. This was in the MFP datadase but I still ended up using bing to find it!

    WOW! thanks so much! I couldnt find any of that info for all my googling. :-)
  • SoldierDad
    SoldierDad Posts: 1,602
    I know how you feel, KoG. I was really upset when I found out that the Crispy Orange Chicken Bowl has over 1800 calories! And I couldn't even get that from the company. I had to visit several health sites to find the information. Applebee's actually takes the stance that they won't supply nutritional information unless it is required by law. That just makes me suspicious, you know? :S

    If I have to eat there, I'll be going with one of their 550 & Under low calorie choices...but I won't be happy about it. I'm a fan of full disclosure. It didn't sit well with me either. Like you said, it's the principle...

    It just makes sense to be upfront and honest.
  • dogmeat
    dogmeat Posts: 83
    Getting that information is a process that, apparently, costs the business tens of thousands of dollars. At least that was the reply from a small restaurant chain I received couple years ago.
  • BassBoneBabe
    BassBoneBabe Posts: 226 Member
    The state of Iowa doesn't require any restaurant to have it. Needless to say, I haven't been out but twice and they were to national chains just so I could get the information.
  • 25anniversary2011
    25anniversary2011 Posts: 123 Member
    It is actually in the works.

    Health Care Bill Mandates That Restaurants Display Nutrition Information on Menus

    Read http://cnsnews.com/news/article/52905.
  • Jerzeebabie04
    Jerzeebabie04 Posts: 272
    It's a new law in Philadelphia that all restaurants, including fast food must post the number of calories in each item. I believe next year they will be required to show not only the calories, but also the carb/fat/protein of each. I also heard New Jersey will be getting a similar law next year and I cannot wait, since that is where I live :)
  • jlbower25
    jlbower25 Posts: 8 Member
    Be careful with Applebees items. I read that the 550 calories & Under menu items only include the entree and not side items listed with the meal. Does anyone else know if this is true?
  • Missouwechanged
    Missouwechanged Posts: 963 Member
    Wow!!! Here in Quebec, we don't have this service except if you go at Subways where they serve 6 grammes submarines. I did notice that the amount of calaries was indicated on the menu when I was at Applebbe's a few years ago and I really did appreciate it. I would love a full display like this here in Quebec. You are lucky!!
  • ambee0803
    ambee0803 Posts: 89 Member
    Alot of restaurants ar elike that. They dont want to tell you how fattening something is because then you won't buy it.
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