Do You Want That Supersized?!

The fast-food craze is sweeping the nation. But what do we know about the portions we are getting from the national fast-food chains? Here are some eye-opening facts that might make you think twice the next time you say "supersize."

• A small serving of fries at McDonalds: 220 calories; a large: 400; a supersize: 610.
If you eat large fries three times a week for a year, that’s an additional 8 pounds of fat you’re loading onto your body!

• A double whopper with cheese at Burger King: 1020 calories

• A 12-inch Caesar Italian BLT from Subway: 1060 calories
Eating a sub with nothing on it is a good thing. But most people load up, and this particular sub accounts for 95% of the total fat for your daily recommended values.

• A 6-inch Veggie Delight at Subway: 200 Calories.
This is the way to go; with only 4% of the total fat, Veggie Delight is great.

• 1 slice of a large pepperoni pizza at Papa John’s: 303 calories.
That’s only 18% of the total fat for the day. But let’s be honest—when is the last time 8 people shared one pizza? The average person eats at least 2-4 pieces. All of a sudden that 18% looks more like 54%.

• A breast piece of extra crispy chicken at KFC: 470 calories.
This accounts for an astonishing 43% of your total fat for the day. 240 of those calories are fat calories (51%). And, do you eat any side dishes with your one piece of
chicken at KFC?

• A Personal Pan Pizza with pepperoni from Pizza Hut: 620 calories
This is 43% of the total fat for the day, and the numbers are much worse if you substitute the pepperoni with sausage, beef, or even pork toppings.

What does all this add up to?
That is for you to judge. Perhaps it means that cutting back on the fast-food visits isn’t such a bad idea. Or maybe it is simply a lesson in moderation. Whatever the case may be for you, this may at least make you think twice about upgrading to a bigger size the next time you eat.

Source for statistical information: http://www.fatcalories.com/index.htm