10 worst new Fast Food menu items from 2021

Avoid these at all costs!


Fast food fans have a lot to celebrate as 2021 are in progress. Many of the country's most loved fast food channels have added several new items on their menu, includingDunkin ',Del Taco, andShake Shack. If some new items are considered healthier options, there are someNew Fast Food Menu Items You may want to stay away from if you plan to keep you into a kind of healthy diet as part of the New Year's resolution.

We had an idea of ​​some of the new menu items from Fast Food menu councils across the country from two registered dietitians:Hannah Cooper, MS, RD, LDN, of Houston, Texas andKrista Jensema, MS, RD, CSP, LDN, Dallas, Texas. They let us inWhat dishes to avoid this year.

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1

Caribou coffee ham, egg and croissant Switzerland

ham and egg croissant sandwich

Unfortunately, the new ham, the Egg and the Caribou Coffee Crescent is the unhealthy list. "Its high content in saturated fat and its low calorie will let us reach our maximum saturated fat intake for the day, while feeling hungry in a few hours," says Jensema. She recommends trying the Turkey Sandwich Mini Sandwich Bacon for a healthier alternative.

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2

Caribou coffee nitro turtle mocha

caribou coffee turtle mocha topped with whipped cream

Many Americans pick up a cup of coffee through a driving window through every day. And although some are correct, others, like the new Nitro Turtle Coffee Mocha of the caribou coffee, are not. According to Jensema, coffee is fine with the maximum consumption of sugar in men and women. "Not only does it exceed these guidelines, but it is also higher in saturated fats," she says. If you always want to indulge in all sugar and extra calories, consider ordering your coffee with skim milk, sugar-free caramel and light whipped cream.

3

Del Taco eating mango chicken crisp taco

del taco honey mango crispy chicken taco

By 1 Taco (104 g): 220 calories, 11 g of grease (6 g saturated grease, 0 g of trans grease), 500 mg of sodium, 23 g of carbohydrates (1 g of fiber, 5 g sugar)

Del Taco has many new menu items beginner this month, including the new crisp chicken with honey mango. This Taco does not receive the stamp of Jensema's approval, however. "Although his nutritional profile is not terrible, he is low in calories and saturated fat for a small taco," she says.

4

Del Taco Crispy Chicken Box and Crispy Churros

del taco chicken and churros box

By 1 box (234 g): 550 calories, 26 g of grease (5 g of saturated grease, 0 g of trans grease), 870 mg of sodium, 60 g of carbohydrates (1 g of fiber, 30 g of sugar)

With the new crisp chicken of honey mango, you can also get the new crisp chicken with honey mango and del Taco churros. "After seeing the 30 grams of sugar in this food, it was immediately added to the unhealthy list," says Jensema. "It exceeds theRecommended amount of sugar per day For women and reaches almost the maximum for men. In addition, this meal article has minimal nutritional benefits. "

5

Crispy chicken sandwich of McDonald

mcdonalds chicken sandwich
McDonald's courtesy

The newest addition to the chicken sandwich wars is theCrispy chicken sandwich of McDonald, which will launch on 24 February national. (Yes, it's different from crisp chicken to buttermilk who is currently on the menu.)

This Addition menu lands on the unhealthy Cooper list due to the number of high calories and fat content. "Everything is going to have the foods you like from time to time, but I would not recommend eating something like that every day. What you could do to balance this meal would be to skip fries and make Slices of Apple, "says Cooper.

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6

McDonald crispy crispy chicken sandwich

mcdonalds chicken sandwich with fries and drink
Refuge

Spicy chicken sandwiches are also popular as traditional chicken sandwiches and McDonald's will soon have on the menu. Cooper put the new spicy chicken sandwich on the unhealthy list. Nutritional information was not released for new writing sandwiches, but Cooper examined the other chicken sandwiches currently on the menu and deduces that the sandwich would probably be close to nearly 600 calories. No thanks!

7

McDonald Deluxe Chicken Sandwich

mcdonalds milkshake mcfloat with chicken sandwich on tray
Refuge

The last chicken sandwich to join the ranks of McDonald's is the luxury chicken sandwich. This sandwich is charged with shredded lettuce and tomatoes, that Cooper lives like a slight more, but in the end, the dish has always made the unhealthy list. Because nutritional information was not available for writing, Cooper says, "I guess this sandwich also falls in the same range of calories as the others."

8

Korean style fried fried chicken sandwich

shake shack korean fried chicken sandwich
Courtesy of Shake Shack

Shake Shack brings Asian-inspired menu items this month with the new Korean style Fried Chicken Sandwich. The new dish is rich in calories and sodium, making it a bad choice. "The Gochujang enamel on this sandwich will stop the sodium value of this sandwich a little. If you want to reduce calories and carbohydrates for this meal, try a version of lettuce wrap, "says Cooper.

9

Korean Style Gochujang Chick'n Shake Shack Bites

shake shack korean chicken bites with dipping sauce
Courtesy of Shake Shack

If chicken sandwiches do not ask for your name, maybe Korean style Gochujang Chick'n bites will be.Taking the chain on chicken nuggets is slightly healthier than the sandwich, but the nuggets always land on the unhealthy list. "One way to limit the added calories and fats of this meal would be to use less than Gochujang Mayo sauce," says Cooper.

10

STARBUCKS PISTACHE LATTE

starbucks pistachio latte

By large (16 fl oz) with 2% steamed milk: 320 calories, 9 g of fat (5 g saturated fatty acids, 0 g of trans fat), 310 mg of sodium, 48 g of carbohydrates (0 g of fibers, 45 g of sugar), 12 g of protein

The last trend of drinks to the Starbucks menus is struck the pistachio latte, but the drink unfortunately makes the unhealthy list. A large milk coffee has 45 grams of sugar and 320 calories. Cooper mentions that the great thing about Starbucks is how do drinks are customizable. "For calories cut in this drink, try exchanging the 2% milk for degreased or an alternative without dairy products. You can also ask [less] syrup or sugar-free alternative pumps if it is available, "she says.


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