5 of the Worst Sandwiches in America
Some time ago, Gerry brought us the hamburgers and hotdogs of the apocalypse. Turns out there are also sandwiches of the apocalypse.
Here are 5 sandwiches that would put Jared back in those enormous pants faster than you can say "extra mayo". Thankfully, the good people of Men's Health also included some alternatives.
Worst "healthy" sandwich
Romano's Macaroni Grill Grilled Chicken and Artichoke
• 980 calories
• 55 g fat (13 g saturated)
• 2,240 mg sodium
• 76 g carbohydrates
Equivalent: As many calories as 16 Fudgecicles
Eat this instead: Grilled Chicken Spiedini
• 360 calories
• 10 g fat (2 g saturated)
• 1150 mg sodium
• 17 g carbohydrates
Worst vegetarian sandwich
Blimpie Special Vegetarian (12")
• 1,186 calories
• 60 g fat (19 g saturated)
• 3,532 mg sodium
• 131 g carbohydrates
Equivalent: As much sodium as 86 saltine crackers
Eat this instead: VeggieMax on Wheat (6")
• 499 calories
• 21 g fat (6 g saturated)
• 1,212 mg sodium
• 50 g carbohydrates
Worst meaty sandwich
Subway Footlong Meatball with Cheese
• 1,260 calories
• 54 g fat (22 g saturated)
• 3,570 mg sodium
• 142 g carbohydrates
Equivalent: Same calories as 42 onion rings (from Burger King)
Eat this instead: 6" Double Roast Beef
• 400 calories
• 7 g fat (2.5 g saturated)
• 1,410 mg sodium
• 47 g carbohydrates
Worst fried chicken sandwich
Chili's Buffalo Chicken Crisper Bites
• 1,620 calories
• 100 g fat (21 g saturated)
• 5,380 mg sodium
• 123 g carbohydrates
Equivalent: Same fat as 28 scoops of Edy's Loaded Cookies and Cream Ice Cream
Eat this instead:
Fajita Pita Chicken
• 460 calories
• 13 g fat (2 g saturated)
• 1,400 mg sodium
• 52 g carbohydrates
Worst sandwich in America
Quizno's Tuna Melt (Large)
• 1,760 calories
• 133 g fat (25 g saturated, 1.5 g trans)
• 2,120 mg sodium
Equivalent: Same calories as 12 Budweisers (bottles)
Eat this instead: Sonoma Turkey Flatbread Sammie
• 280 calories
• 14 g fat (4 g saturated)
• 740 mg sodium
Of course, if these don't appeal to you, you could always visit the "Subshack".
Source: MSNBC
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While I know that there are people who eat a foot-long sub all at once, it's not really a fair shake to compare a foot-long to six inch. If you cut them in half it's a matter one one to two hundred calories, which is in the range of just making a different choice and being able to take that into account within daily calories.
ReplyThat's such a good point! On the vegetarian sandwich, if you cut that 12 inch in half, it's a difference of less than 100 calories! It's like they've said, instead of having two scoops of ice cream, have one - genius!
ReplyHonestly, these sandwiches aren't all that bad when compared to some of the stuff served at famous specialty stores in big cities. I don't even want to know the nutritional data in a pastrami sandwich in Brooklyn.
ReplyPortion control!
Plus, I still think I can make something better for less calories/fat/saturated fat. I understand the convenience of eating out BUT if you can make your own, go for it!
ReplyYeah, it's not a fair comparison to compare a footlong sub to a 6 inch sub...you are automatically cutting it in half. So if you really want the meatball sub, get a 6", not a footlong!
ReplyMy goodness. Every time I see these numbers I'm surprised. I don't know why, but I am!
For me, it's all about planning and research. These days, with the internet so accessible, it's easy to find out what's in your entree' before you get to the restaurant.
Even if it's a small mom & pop restaurant, you can find something that is similiar!
ReplyWho eats foot-long sandwiches anyways?
ReplyOoh, I don't mind eating the foot-long Veggie Delite from Subway, though I only managed to do it once and that lasted me from 9am all the way till dinner at 8pm.
ReplyI know a couple of people who work for a Quizno's franchise. They recommend the Sammies, too. I'm willing to bet that a lot of the calories come from the dressings and sauces they put on.
ReplyC'mon Mike. Making food, any food, out to be some kind of monsterous boogie man is silly.
There's nothing wrong with eating any of these sandwiches from time to time.
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