5 Unhealthiest Chain Restaurant Appetizers in the US

Some popular chain appetizers pack thousands of calories and high levels of fat and sodium, according to nutrition figures cited in the source.

Mixed into the menu at chain restaurants, several appetizers can deliver calorie, fat and sodium totals that rival—or exceed—what many people need in a full day. The items below are presented with nutrition numbers included in the source material.

The Bloomin’ Onion (Outback Steakhouse)

The source says Outback Steakhouse’s Bloomin’ Onion has about 1,950 calories, 155 g of fat, 56 g of saturated fat and nearly 4,000 mg of sodium (3,840 mg). The item is described as deep-fried.

Fried macaroni and cheese (Cheesecake Factory)

According to the source, Cheesecake Factory’s Fried macaroni and cheese contains about 1,310 calories, 96 g of fat, 47 g of saturated fat and nearly 2,140 mg of sodium. The source describes the dish as deep-fried and “cheesy.”

Nachos in the neighborhood with beef (Applebee’s)

The source says Applebee’s The Neighborhood Beef Nachos has about 2,000 calories, 127 g of fat, 57 g of saturated fat and about 5,000 mg of sodium.

Texas Cheese Fries (Chili’s)

For Chili’s Large Texas Cheese Fries, the source lists about 1,800 calories, 122 g of fat, 51 g of saturated fat and about 5,000 mg of sodium.

The Cactus Blossom (Texas Roadhouse)

The source characterizes Texas Roadhouse’s Cactus Blossom as a blooming onion-style appetizer and says it has about 2,250 calories, 135 g of fat, 26 g of saturated fat and about 5,000 mg of sodium.

Note: The nutritional figures above are those included in the source material provided with this content. Details such as serving size or whether the numbers reflect a specific location, promotion, or update were not included in the text.

By Ali Musa
Wellness Desk – Health & Nutrition Monitoring.