Unhealthiest meal winner

[GunnyGene]

I WANT SOME!! :mrgreen:

The Cheesecake Factory won with their Pasta Napoletana (better pic at the link).

a plate of “parmesan cream pasta” topped with meatballs, sausage, pepperoni and bacon — was found to be one of the unhealthiest dishes on any restaurant chain’s menu, containing an estimated 2,310 calories, 4,370 milligrams of sodium and 79 grams of saturated fat in just one serving. As the CSPI noted, that’s over a day’s worth of calories, almost twice the recommended daily intake of sodium, and nearly four times the recommended daily intake of saturated fat. http://www.foxnews.com/food-drink/2017/08/01/cheesecake-factory-chili-s-honored-at-xtreme-eating-awards-for-having-unhealthiest-dishes.html

 

[jimbo1096]

I'll take a plate. A little pasta is good for you every now and then! Looks Good!

 

[whichwatch]

It's not just that dish, I think Cheesecake Factory has been referred to as one of the unhealthiest places to eat in general. All of their dishes are packed with calories. The food is good, just calorie laden. Not the "manliest" thing to order but I usually get one of their salads if I ever go there.

 

[Pyromike]

Chili’s: Ultimate Smokehouse Combo
• Calories: 2,440
• Saturated Fat: 41g
• Sodium: 7,610mg

Choosing this flexible feast gives the diner the option to choose three meats from a variety of four options: BBQ chicken breast; jalapeño-cheddar smoked sausage; battered Chicken Crispers; or a half rack of baby back ribs.

To hit the 2,000-calorie mark for their meal, I went with the sausage, the Crispers (with honey-mustard sauce for dipping), and the ribs. Of course, one can’t forget the sides: roasted street corn; homestyle fries; chili-garlic toast; and garlic dill pickles.

To get an idea of how much food this was, the Xtreme Eating judges compared this Smokehouse Combo with Chili’s sirloin steak dinner (a 10-oz. steak topped with garlic butter; mashed potatoes; and steamed broccoli). The Smokehouse Combo was like eating three of these steak dinners, says CSPI.

 

[Pyromike]

Texas Roadhouse:
16-oz. Prime Rib with Loaded Sweet Potato
• Calories: 2,820
• Saturated Fat: 72g
• Sodium: 5,330
• Added Sugar: 51g (estimated)

The Loaded Sweet Potato gets a special callout in this meal — the highest calorie count on the 2017 awards — because it really helps to push what was already a hefty meal into new territory. It also costs you an extra $.99.

The prime rib alone is a real beast for your belly: a full pound that accounts for 1,570 calories on its own.

Then you get your side of two choices, and forking over that extra buck for the sweet potato (covered in mini marshmallows and caramel sauce) adds 770 calories to your plate.

So you keep it green with your second side: a Caesar salad. But what you may not know is that all of this before you is the same as eating two Texas Roadhouse 12-oz. New York strip steak dinners (with mashed potatoes and vegetables), and a slice of strawberry cheesecake.

 

[bighorn kid2]

I'm getting hungry. Good thing none of those places are near me. LOL

 

[DGW1949]

I WANT SOME!! :mrgreen:

The Cheesecake Factory won with their Pasta Napoletana (better pic at the link).

a plate of “parmesan cream pasta” topped with meatballs, sausage, pepperoni and bacon — was found to be one of the unhealthiest dishes on any restaurant chain’s menu, containing an estimated 2,310 calories, 4,370 milligrams of sodium and 79 grams of saturated fat in just one serving. As the CSPI noted, that’s over a day’s worth of calories, almost twice the recommended daily intake of sodium, and nearly four times the recommended daily intake of saturated fat. http://www.foxnews.com/food-drink/2017/08/01/cheesecake-factory-chili-s-honored-at-xtreme-eating-awards-for-having-unhealthiest-dishes.html

Tell ya what Gunny...
I'm not a big fan of pasta...but they could bring me a big bowl of that sauce and a spoon, and I'd make short work of it.

DGW

 

[Pat-inCO]

Based on the picture (it looks like a pile of stuff on pasta), I would not take
a plate of that even if they gave it to me.

Now the Prime Rib, minus the sweet potatoes, I would be happy with, as I
would take way over half of it home.

Just can't see paying exorbitant fees for excessive food portions.
In fact, I'll bet I could do a good Prime Rib for four, for the cost
of the PR for one, in that restaurant. :D

I like to eat well, more than once per month.

 

[SR1911SHOOTER]

I like Chili's ribs, and their "loaded, mashed potatoes" are to die for.
Steaks not bad, better that Outback's. At the fine old age of 82, I will eat what I
want, and same for the missus. imagine finishing a fine 10 ounce rare steak,
loaded potatoes, and Cheesecake for deserte, going out to the car, and
going to sleep for good. On my bucket list.
Blackie

 

[CGDustDevil]

Heart attack on a plate! ;)

I do like Cheesecake Factory's BLT and Fries...

 

[Jimbo357mag]

Yeah, but it's 'all natural'. :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D

 

[Colonialgirl]

DAMN !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Y'ALL GOT MY MOUTH TO WATERING !!

 

[Cholo]

Pyromike, when you weigh yourself--do you do it in pounds, kilograms, or tons? :mrgreen:

I could eat both of those meals, but wouldn't :(

 

[DeletedMember275]

That mess-on-top-of-pasta doesn't even look appetizing to me. I won't describe what I really think it looks like, because this is a family-friendly forum...

 

[wolfsong]

Black. Bear. Diner.

'Nuff said,

 

[WendyZXZ]

I would try it!

 

[Mike J]

I'd wipe that out. When we were first dating my wife thought I consumed huge amounts of food. I think my ordering the "special dinner for two" at a local Mexican place for myself gave her the idea. In all honesty it does depend on where I'm working & what I'm doing on the job. I don't like to eat a lot during the day as it weighs me down & makes me want to go to sleep so I wind up filling up at dinner.

 

[GunnyGene]

That mess-on-top-of-pasta doesn't even look appetizing to me. I won't describe what I really think it looks like, because this is a family-friendly forum...

My palate, nose, and stomach don't have eyes. :) My experience is that some of the nastiest looking food tastes fantastic, and some of the best looking food tastes terrible. I've eaten in some of the fanciest and most exclusive restaurants in this country and in other countries, and in some of the real dumps. Comes down to it, I'll eat most anything that don't eat me first, and more likely than not I'll enjoy it. :)

 

[Colonel Daddy]

Wish we had a Cheesecake Factory around here! Not sure I'd eat all of it but could save part of it for later!

 

[SamV]

My wife and I are starting to split our meals, because portion sizes are so large. Don't get me wrong, I enjoy a good serving but some of these restaurants just go way overboard.

 

[blume357]

Other than too much salt and that picture does not make it look very good ( I think it needs some cheese on top)... I want to make a comment about nutrition and calories...

"they" always want to point out all the calories in something and how high that is.. well, what exactly are calories? Calories are basically a way to show how much energy is in a certain serving of food. Now think about it.... would not a high amount of energy in a food be a good thing? If you need less fuel then just don't put as much in... but why go out and pay for and consume a fuel that has less or no energy (0 calories)? Think about it, if you did this with the fuel for your vehicle... pay for gas that has less energy and so you get less miles per gallon... oh but it is better for you, so they say.

 

[Taterman]

My wife and I are starting to split our meals, because portion sizes are so large. Don't get me wrong, I enjoy a good serving but some of these restaurants just go way overboard.

Same here. I hate to waste leftovers at the prices these days. Most places give us an extra plate to split it up, it saves money too.

 

[gramps]

Texas Roadhouse:
16-oz. Prime Rib with Loaded Sweet Potato
• Calories: 2,820
• Saturated Fat: 72g
• Sodium: 5,330
• Added Sugar: 51g (estimated)

The Loaded Sweet Potato gets a special callout in this meal — the highest calorie count on the 2017 awards — because it really helps to push what was already a hefty meal into new territory. It also costs you an extra $.99.

The prime rib alone is a real beast for your belly: a full pound that accounts for 1,570 calories on its own.

Then you get your side of two choices, and forking over that extra buck for the sweet potato (covered in mini marshmallows and caramel sauce) adds 770 calories to your plate.

So you keep it green with your second side: a Caesar salad. But what you may not know is that all of this before you is the same as eating two Texas Roadhouse 12-oz. New York strip steak dinners (with mashed potatoes and vegetables), and a slice of strawberry cheesecake.

Yep, except with my diabetic diet that would feed me for a week! :shock:
gramps