Fast Food Nutriton Facts

Key Fast Food Resturants




Nutrition Stats

Welcome to the Fast Food Nutrition Comparison Dataset! This page makes it easy to compare the nutrition facts of popular fast food items from different restaurants. Whether you're watching your calories, cutting back on sodium, or looking for a high-protein meal, this guide will help you navigate the page and make smarter choices.

Glossary

Restaurant
The fast food chain offering the item.
Item Name
The specific menu item being analyzed.
Serving Size (g)
Weight of the serving in grams.
Calories
The total number of calories in one serving.
Total Fat (g)
The total fat content in grams.
Saturated Fat (g)
The unhealthy fat linked to heart disease.
Trans Fat (g)
Artificial fat that increases cholesterol levels.
Cholesterol (mg)
The amount of cholesterol in milligrams.
Sodium (mg)
The total salt content, important for heart health.
Total Carbohydrates (g)
The total amount of carbs in one serving.
Dietary Fiber (g)
The fiber content that aids digestion.
Sugars (g)
The total sugar content in one serving.
Protein (g)
The amount of protein, essential for muscle and health.


Step 1: Understanding the Table Layout

The table includes 12 fast food items from different restaurants, with the following key nutritional details in the glossary.

Step 2: Interacting with the Data

The page is interactive with multiple ways to explore the information::
  • Hover Over a Row: Highlights an entire row so you can easily see all data for a specific food item.
  • Core Column Highlight: The Calories column is highlighted to help quickly compare the energy content of different foods.
  • Hover Over Column Headers: Displays a tooltip explaining what each column represents pertaining to the bodies health.

Step 3: Using the Data to Make Smart Choices

Important Health Considerations
When choosing fast food, keep an eye on the following health risks:
  • Sodium (mg): High Blood Pressure Risk
    • Why it matters: Excess sodium raises blood pressure, increasing the risk of heart disease, stroke, and kidney damage.
    • Key takeaway: The daily sodium limit is 2,300 mg, but many fast food meals exceed this in one serving.
  • Sugar (g): Diabetes & Weight Gain Risk
    • Why it matters: Excess sugar spikes blood sugar levels, leading to insulin resistance, diabetes, and obesity.
    • Key takeaway: The recommended daily limit for added sugar is25g (women) ,but many fast food options contain hidden sugars beyond this limit.

Article Resource




Restaurant Item Name Serving Size (g)
High Calories can lead to weight gain, obesity, and increased risk of heart disease if consistently consumed in excess.
Calories
High Fat can contribute to weight gain, high cholesterol, and heart disease over time
Total Fat (g)
High Saturated Fat increases risk of heart disease, stroke, and clogged arteries.
Staurated Fat (g)
Any Trans Fat raises bad cholesterol (LDL), lowers good cholesterol (HDL), and significantly increases heart disease risk.
Trans Fat (g)
High Cholesterol can lead to plaque buildup in arteries, high blood pressure, and heart disease.
Cholesterol (mg)
High Sodium increases blood pressure, raises risk of heart disease, stroke, and kidney damage. Many fast food meals exceed daily limits in one serving!
Sodium (mg)
High Carbs can cause blood sugar spikes, weight gain, and insulin resistance if not balanced with fiber and activity.
Total Carbohydrates (g)
Low Fiber can lead to poor digestion, constipation, and increased risk of diabetes and heart disease.
Dietary Fiber (g)
High Sugar can cause blood sugar spikes, weight gain, insulin resistance, and increase the risk of type 2 diabetes.
Sugar (g)
High Sugar can cause blood sugar spikes, weight gain, insulin resistance, and increase the risk of type 2 diabetes.
Protein (g)
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McDonald’s Big Mac 240 540 28 10 1 80 950 46 3 9 25
Burger King Whopper w/ Cheese 290 657 40 11.7 0 92 983 49 2 11 28
Wendy's Dave's Single 250 570 34 13 1.5 100 1020 38 2 8 29
Chick-fil-A Chicken Sandwich 265 440 17 4 0 70 1400 41 1 6 29
Taco Bell Crunchwrap Supreme 340 530 21 6 0 25 1200 71 6 6 16
Subway 6" Italian B.M.T. 221 360 16 6 0 50 1160 39 2 4 19
KFC Orginal Recipe Chicken Breast  172 390 21 4 0 120 1190 11 2 0 39
Five Guys Cheeseburger 303 840 55 27 0 165 1050 40 2 9 47
In-N-Out Double-Double w/ Mustard+Ketchup 330 590 32 17 1 115 1520 41 3 10 37