The 36 salty restaurants

Some of your favorite restaurant menu items could be enough sodium to last three or more days.


Even if you count calories, reduce sugar and follow your fat intake, there is an item on the nutrition panel you might ignore:sodium. Turns out, the typical American adult eats enough salt a day to cause cardiac damage, according to a study published in theJournal of the American Cardiology College.

The researchers found that half of the participants consumed at least 3,730 milligrams of sodium one day.far more thanThe American Heart Association recommended max of 2,300 milligrams. Those who ate a lot of sodium were twice as likely than those who have consumed the least sodium to have signs of muscle strain in the heart and to have an enlarged left room from the heart, which controls oxygen-rich blood. in the body.

Although 3,700 milligrams seem a lot, it's an easy number to achieve if you dine and not pay attention to nutritional information. That's why we have compiled a list of popular catering chain dishes that each has close - and in most cases, more than 4,000 milligrams of sodium, nearly twice your recommended daily amount.

"Salt is the most murderous ingredient in food supply and one of the most important problems with food chain food," theCenter for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) co-founder and senior scientist Michael F. Jacobson explains. "But most channels do not make much progress in the reduction of sodium".

Classified with the worst of the worst, discover which of your favorite chain restaurant meals are total sodium bombs. And while you look at your sodium intake, make sure you try these21 best healthy cooking hacks of all time.

36

A glazed hamburger of the signature of TGI Friday with a gluten-free bread

tgi fridays signature whiskey glazed burger plate
Courtesy of TGI Friday's

1,110 calories, 58 g of fat (24 g saturated grease, 2 g of trans grease), 3,570 mg of sodium, 109 g of carbohydrates (8 g of fiber, 72 g of sugar), 45 g protein

TGI Friday's whiskey glazed hamburger is infused with Jack Daniels and not just more than 3,500 milligrams of sodium, but these more than 70 grams of sugar are also alarming. A salt and a sugar bomb? To jump!

35

Italian Italian Italian Sandwich Quiznos

quiznos classic italian sub
Courtesy of quiznos
1,260 calories, 63 g of grease (22 g saturated grease, 1 g of trans grease), 3,760 mg sodium, 115 g of carbohydrates (8 g of fiber, 13 g of sugar), 61 g protein

This Italian sandwich resembles a combo of cold cuts (and coarse) of cold cutting: Capicola, Salami, Ham and Pepperoni. Add to that olives and a vinaigrette, and you have more than 3,700 grams of stomach sodium.

34

Fried fries loaded with sympathetic

friendlys loaded waffle fries
Courtesy of sympathetic
1,061 calories, 71 g of grease (21 g saturated grease, 0.1 g of trans grease), 3,796 mg of sodium, 82 g carbohydrates (7 g of fiber, 2 sugar), 22 g protein

As if the fries were not enough salty, the friendly dousas are with cheddar cheese, bacon and sour cream. This is a menu item that is not very friendly for your size (or your blood pressure).

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33

P.F. Hot soup bowl and Chang acid

PF changs hot sour soup
Courtesy of P.F. Chang's

470 calories, 12 g of fat (2.5 g saturated grease, 0 g of trans grease), 3 800 mg of sodium, 63 g of carbohydrates (3 g of fiber, 8 g of sugar), 26 g protein

It is no longer secret that soups tend to be heavy on sodium and a bowl of hot and acid soup of P.F. Chang's is not an exception. Usually, if you order a bowl of soup, this is not the only thing you eat, especially to P.F. Chang's, where it's easy to order some dishes to share.

32

Bacon Ranch Steak of the Chile Quesadilla

chilis quesadilla bacon ranch steak
Courtesy of Chile
1,720 calories, 128 g of grease (39 g of saturated grease, 2 g of trans grease), 3,890 mg sodium, 70 g of carbohydrates (4 g of fiber, 10 g sugar), 76 g protein protein

The bacon, the ranch and the steak may look like a delicious mixture, but together, they create a dish that wrapped a ton of sodium, fat and even the trans grease. A quesadilla might seem like a lighter option compared to a thick burrito or a portion of nachos, but in Chile, it is a non-GO.

31

The roller of the Fajita of the Applebee chicken

applebees chicken fajita rollup
Courtesy of Applebee's
1,420 calories, 78 g of grease (28 g saturated grease, 1 g of trans grease), 4,030 mg sodium, 121 g carbohydrates (8 g of fiber, 7 g of sugar), 60 g protein

The chicken chipotle is mixed with lettuce, cheddar cheeses, gallo pico and a Mexi-ranch sauce in a tortilla to build this meal. The envelopes are always difficult to navigate because it is difficult to find one that is not rich in calories. The Roll of Applebee is additional evidence because it packs more than 4,000 milligrams of sodium.

30

At the border Three Fajita Burrito sauce, chicken

on the border three sauce fajita burrito
Krystle S./YELP
920 calories, 40 g of fat (20 g saturated grease, 0 g of trans grease), 4,070 mg of sodium, 71 g of carbohydrates (4 g of fiber, 10 g sugar), 64 g protein

With such an important tortilla and a selection of salty sauces, it is not surprising that this burrito has a 4,070 milligrams of sodium. And it's just for the burrito itself; The number increases if you add beans and rice to the side.

29

Red Robin Clucks & Fries Buffalo Style

clucks and fries meal with dipping sauce
Courtesy of red Robin

1,630 calories, 113 g of grease (27 g of saturated grease, 1 g of trans fat), 4,090 mg of sodium, 106 g of carbohydrates (11 g of fiber, 5 g of sugar), 28 g protein

Chicken fingers and French fries are already a fattening combo. It is therefore not surprising this entrance to the red Robin clock in more than 100 grams of fat and about as many calories you should have in a day. But it is also a sodium bomb, coming with more sodium of 20 McDonald's salt packets.

28

Macaroni Grill Romano Grid Bloody Mary Strip with spiedini grilled shrimp

romanos macaroni grill bloody mary
Rachael K./elp
450 calories, 18 g of grease (8 g saturated grease, 0 g of trans grease), 4,120 mg of sodium, 32 g of carbohydrates (2 g of fiber, 18 g of sugar), 21 g protein

Yes, we know it's a cocktail that constitutes a basic brunch, but we just had to call the fact that it has 4,121 milligrams of sodium. Maybe you should just stay with grilled shrimps it comes with and keep you sipping thisBloody Mary...

27

TGI Friday Chicken Parmesan Pasta

tgi friday's chicken parmesan pasta
Courtesy of TGI Friday's
1,890 calories, 107 g of grease (43 g saturated grease, 1.5 g of trans grease), 4,130 mg of sodium, 137 g of carbohydrates (8 g of fibers, 22 g sugar), 70 g protein

You know that the chicken in this dish is fried and covered with sauce and cheese, so you are already aware that this can be higher in calories and fats. But this version on a pasta bed has trans fat, a ton of carbohydrates and a sodium boat load. Instead, why not try your hand to prepare this meal yourself with thisChicken Parmesan Recipe.

26

At the fireproof border Farci Jalapeños with Queso

on the border stuffed jalapenos
Samantha M./yelp
920 calories, 61 g of grease (34 g saturated grease), 4,160 mg of sodium, 49 g of carbohydrates (14 g of fibers, 11 sugar), 43 g of protein

These Poppers Jalapeño should be called "firecracker" because of the quantity of your size explode. In addition to packing more than 150% of your saturated fat day, these plush Jalapenños have more sodium than 22 salt packets.

25

CHEESECAKE spicy cashew walnut chicken

cheesecake factory cashew chicken
Courtesy of the cheese plant
1,820 calories, 53 g of fat (8 g saturated grease, 0 g of trans grease), 4,200 mg of sodium, 244 g of carbohydrates (14 g of fiber, 62 g of sugar), 94 g protein

It isThe Pical Mandarin style dish served on the rice with stifled chicken in green onions and roasted cashew nuts will cost you more than 4,000 milligrams of sodium. Sorry, Cheesecake factory, but this one is a difficult pass.

24

YARD HOUSE SOSSELESS BUFFALO WINGS

yard house boneless wings
Courtesy of the house of the Court

890 calories, 54 g of fat (8 g saturated grease, 1 g of trans grease), 4,230 mg of sodium, 49 g of carbohydrates (4 g of fiber, 6 g of sugar), 54 g protein

Boneless chicken wings generally mean more meat than bone versions, which means there is more space to pack in sodium with a fried coating and thick and creamy sauce. The largest sodium bomb of the house of the courtyard is a boneless Buffalo wings plate, which have more than 4,200 milligrams of salt.

23

Taco of O'chaley Deconstructed Breakfast

ocharleys deconstructed breakfast taco
Ochardleys / Facebook
1,480 calories, 85 g of grease (27 g saturated grease, 2 g of trans fat), 4,240 mg of sodium, 101 g carbohydrates (9 g of fiber, 11 g of sugar), 74 g protein

Here you will find four e eGGS scrambled with dice chicken, bacon andPico de Gallo Served on potatoes, which are all garished with Cheddar cheeses and Monterey Jack, Salsa, Sure cream, Jalapeños and Cilantro. Just because it's not all packaged in a tortilla does not make me meal much better because it arrives with 85 grams of fat, 2 grams of trans fat and more than 4,200 milligrams of sodium.

22

Burrito Great Cheese Factory

cheesecake factory burrito grande
Bonnie C./elp

2,150 calories, 129 g of grease (55 g of saturated grease; 3.5 trans fat), 4,250 mg of sodium, 160 g of carbohydrates (24 g fiber, sugar), 92 g protein

The Cheesecake plant is known for its largest portions and burrito, while an entrance can easily be shared. Nevertheless, more than 4,200 milligrams of sodium are numerous, as well as 160 grams of carbohydrates. And this big fat content? Big Yikes.

21

Chile Buffalo Chicken Sandwich

chilis buffalo chicken ranch sandwich
Courtesy of Chile
960 calories, 51 g of fat (10 g saturated grease, 0 g of trans grease), 4,260 mg of sodium, 81 g of carbohydrates (6 g of fiber, 12 g of sugar), 46 g protein

Start remarking a trend about Buffalo Chicken? It is always a sodium bomb and this Chile sandwich has no exception.

20

BRISKET BIKORY BRISKET AND BACON BARGER HOUSE DE BREW

BJs Restaurant and Brewhouse hickory brisket bacon burger
Courtesy of the restaurant and brasslass of bj
1,700 calories, 99 g of grease (36 g saturated grease), 4,282 mg sodium, 123 g of carbohydrates (7 g of fiber, 37 g of sugar), 76 g protein

With bacon, mayonnaise, barbecue sauce and chest, it is no wonder that this BJ sandwich has more than 4,200 milligrams of the salty substance.

19

UN PIZZERIA & Grill Buffalo Mac & Cheese

uno deep dish buffalo chicken mac and cheese
UNO NYC / Facebook
2200 calories, 133 g of fat (58 g saturated fat, 1 g of trans fat), 4310 mg of sodium, 160 g of carbohydrates (6 g of fiber, 14 g of sugar), 96 g of protein

Buffalo chicken everywhere in some mac sounds and cheese like comfort food, but this dish of Uno is just not worth all these calories, fat, carbohydrates and sodium!

18

Red lobster dragon shrimp

red lobster dragon shrimp
With the permission of Red Lobster

810 calories, 28 g of fat (3 g of saturated fat), 4370 mg of sodium, 108 g of carbohydrates (8 g of fibers, 30 g of sugar), 32 g of protein

Do not be fooled by thinking of this dish of shrimp "is not so bad" compared to the other on this list. It is globally lower in calories (although still high!), But with a huge 4.370 milligrams of sodium, you always want to be careful if you plan to order during your next trip to Red Lobster.

17

Brew Pub Bretzels and Beer Cheese Applebee Dip

applebees brew pub pretzels beer cheese dip
Courtesy of Applebee's

1170 calories, 47 g of fat (14 g of saturated fat, 0.5 g of trans fat), 4430 mg of sodium, 151 g of carbohydrates (7 g of fiber, 19 g of sugar), 37 g protein

Bretzels may seem like a harmless input option at first glance, but you really have to come surprisingly that they carry a lot of salt. You will be downing more than 4500 milligrams of sodium before your main course arrives.

16

TGI Fridays Southern Fried Chicken Sandwich Buffalo

tgi fridays southern fried buffalo chicken sandwich
With the kind permission of the TGI Fridays
970 calories, 62 g of fat (19 g saturated fatty acids, 0 g of trans fat), 4460 mg of sodium, 62 g of carbohydrates (6 g of fibers, 18 g of sugar), 45 g of protein

There is no taste of the secret food inspired from the south simply delicious, but this fried chicken sandwich with white cheddar cheese and a tabasco pepper sauce Chipotle does not do much to help your turn to come in More than 400 milligrams of sodium.

15

UN PIZZERIA & BASED BASIS BUFFALO BUFCHES

uno buffalo boneless bites
Ted M./yelp
1450 calories, 97 g of fat (21 g saturated fatty acids, 0 g of trans fat), 4460 mg of sodium, 67 g of carbohydrates (2 g of fiber, 4 g of sugar), 75 g of protein

The size of the portion of these buffalo bites seems reasonable, but just eating these bites serves one day and the value of a sodium half. And most likely, you eat more than these bites. Big Yikes.

14

Chili Habanero Crispy Mango Crispers

chilis chicken crispers
Courtesy of Chile
1,670 calories, 90 g of fat (15 g saturated fatty acids, 0 g of trans fat), 4550 mg of sodium, 159 g of carbohydrates (13 g of fibers, 37 g of sugar), 56 g of protein

The word "crisp" should already be a red flag because it is right for the deep fried code. This chicken is served with fries and brushed with sauce that is quite high in sugar. But a look at the sodium, it is clear that this meal that does not favor for your health.

13

Pei Wei Chicken Pad Thai

pei wei asian diner chicken pad thai
D G./EELP

1490 calories, 42 g of fat (7 g saturated fatty acids, 0 g of trans fat), 4720 mg of sodium, 167 g of carbohydrates (14 g of fibers, 50 g sugar), 82 g of protein

Even if this chicken dish has vegetables thrown, it does not mean that it is healthy. After this chicken is thrown into a salt sauce, it is served on a bed of noodles, making it a calorie 1.490 shocking and more than 420 milligrams of sodium.

12

Baby Back Ribs O'Charley, Nashville Hot

ocharleys baby back ribs
Lana L./yelp
1540 calories, 110 g of grease (33 g saturated fat, 1.5 g of trans fat), 4750 mg of sodium, 63 g of carbohydrates (5 g of fiber, 52 g of sugar), 70 g of protein

Of course, you can launch things from a notch by adding Nashville pungent sauce to your ribs. But this meal has a 4,750 milligrams of sodium more huge than you should eat in a whole day. If you really want these ribs, try to share them with a friend or two.

11

Favorite pasta Cheesecake Factory Evelyn

cheesecake factory evelyns favorite pasta
Cheesecake Factory / Facebook
1690 calories, 110 g of fat (30 g of saturated fat, 1.5 g of trans fat), 4840 mg of sodium, 144 g of carbohydrates (14 g of fibers, 16 g of sugar), 34 g of protein

This pasta dish at Cheesecake Factory could be the favorite of Evelyn, but it is the one you should avoid at all costs because it packs more than 4,800 milligrams of sodium. And we all know how easy it is to let yourself eating a bowl of pasta!

10

Texas Roadhouse Beef Tips with seasoned rice

texas roadhouse beef tips
David H./YELP
990 calories, 54 g of fat (17 g of saturated fat, 0.5 g of trans fat), 4910 mg of sodium, 66 g of carbohydrates (4 g of fiber, 9 g sugar), 57 g protein

Here,You will find a steak that is served with mushrooms next to and skipped onions in a brown sauce, with seasoned rice. Harmless sounds, but it ends up being a meal that comes with just over 4,900 milligrams of sodium. It's just not worth it!

9

Nearby Nachos, Applebee Chicken

neighborhood beef nachos
Courtesy of Applebee's

1,840 calories, 119 g of fat (49 g saturated grease, 1.5 g of trans grease), 4 980 mg of sodium, 119 g of carbohydrates (11 g of fiber, 12 g of sugar), 78 g protein

If you order the Applebee Nachos district as an application, you integrate more than 4,900 milligrams of sodium even before your entrance arrives even. Yikes.

8

Cheesecake factory shrimp with angel hair

cheesecake factory shrimp angel hair
Holli M./yelp
1,390 calories, 69 g of fat (6 g saturated grease, 0.5 g of trans grease), 5.130 mg of sodium, 144 g of carbohydrates (14 g of fiber, 17 g sugar), 50 g protein

Eating a shrimp dish is naturally a healthier option, right? Well, this chopped pasta dish is in sauce and cheese and instantly changes that the theory it belongs to nearly 5,000 milligrams of sodium.

7

Cheesecake Pasta Napoletana

pasta napoletana at the cheesecake factory
Frisecake / Facebook.com factory
2,480 calories, 221 g of fat (82 g saturated grease, 4.5 g of trans grease), 5,15 mg of sodium, 155 g of carbohydrates (11 g of fiber, 20 g sugar), 65 g of protein

Between the four types of different meats, the rich tomato sauce and parmesan cream pasta, this dish is packed with calories on calories, fats and, yes, sodium. One tangling 5,50 milligrams of sodium, to be exact! No wonder it is consideredThe worst dish to order the cheese factory...

6

Gnocchi and Italian sausage from Maggiano

Maggianos gnocchi italian sausage
NORM J./YELP

1,540 calories, 90 g of grease (41 g saturated grease, 1.5 g of trans grease), 5.180 mg of sodium, 101 g carbohydrates (9 g of fiber, 6 g sugar), 66 g protein

You already know that pasta is fuel, so the slightly more than 100 grams of carbohydrates of this gnocchi should not be a huge shock. But the added Italian sausage added brings this dish on 5,000 milligrams of sodium, more than two days.

5

Chile Chipotle and Crispy Waffles in Chile

chilis crispy honey chipotle waffles
Courtesy of Chile
2,590 calories, 126 g of fat (42 g saturated grease, 1 g of trans grease), 5,180 mg of sodium, 303 g carbohydrates (14 g of fiber, 128 g sugar), 63 g protein

Chicken and waffles are a meal that you already know is not necessarily the healthier, but with more than 5,000 milligrams of sodium and more sugar than 12 krispy krispy kremy krispy donuts, it's a dish you want Avoid completely.

4

Texas Roadhouse Cactus Blossom

texas roadhose cactus bloom
Courtesy of Texas Roadhouse

Sauce: 1,700 calories, 89 g of grease (17 g saturated grease, 2.5 g of trans fat), 5 260 mg of sodium, 202 g of carbohydrates (13 g of fiber, 26 g sugar), 27 g protein

Sometimes you may want to simply order an aperitif as an input and typically, they are smaller than the main dishes. This looks like a healthier meal option, right? Well, if you decide to climb on an entire cacti flower in Texas Roadhouse, you are in more than 5,200 milligrams of sodium. And these 2.5 grams of trans fat? No thanks.

3

Applebee is the classic combo

applebees classic combo
Courtesy of Applebee's
2,220 calories, 127 g of grease (37 g saturated grease, 1.5 g of trans grease), 6,200 mg of sodium, 190 g of carbohydrates (15 g of fiber, 17 g of sugar), 82 g protein

You can not decide? This aperitif sampler gives you a little bit of everything, and it's more than enough food to fill you up, but a little variety will cost you nearly three days of sodium.

2

Buffalo Wild Wings Wings Wings Without Wings, 30 Account

buffalo wild wings boneless wings
Courtesy of Buffalo Wild Wings

2,090 calories, 117 g of grease (40 g saturated grease), 12 890 mg sodium, 113 g of carbohydrates (6 g of fiber, 3 g sugar), 146 g protein

Make sure a big order (about 30 wings) may seem a lot, but it's easy to eat wings. The following thing you know, you have easier eaten 10 of them. Hey, it happens! While you always want to share an order with friends, it is best to completely avoid ordering them.

1

Buffalo Wild Wings Specy Garlic Sosseless Wings, 30 Account

buffalo wild wings boneless wings
Yasser A./YELP
2,090 calories, 117 g of grease (40 g saturated grease, 6 g of trans fat), 13.080 mg sodium, 113 g of carbohydrates (5 g of fiber, 2 g sugar), 147 g of protein

And if you thought that the amount of sodium could not be beaten, BWW surpasses itself. This order of the wings and sauce can cost you more than 13,000 milligrams of sodium. Even if you share this order (whom we hope you are), it is better to have a lot of water and celery by hand.


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