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Just how much sodium is in a meal from popular chain restaurants? You may be shocked (though probably not surprised).
A recent story in Time Magazine reveals that major restaurant chains put a LOT more salt in the foods served in their America outlets, than those same chain restaurants do in other countries.
Part of the reason Americans eat the worst food is that it's easy for food chains to juice their foods up with a lot of extra salt, sugar and oil.
High sodium levels are a factor behind elevated blood pressure, which increases the risk of heart disease and stroke, the number one cause of death and disability worldwide.
The World Health Organization recommends keeping sodium intake below 2,000 mg per day for adults.
As you can see from the chart below, which represents sodium content in some popular chains in California, it is easy to get almost THREE TIMES the daily recommended amount -- in just one dish at just one meal!
Scroll down to see how much salt is found in dishes served at some of the most popular American eating outlets.
| . Individual American Daily Salt Consumption |
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Average Daily Consumption |
3,500 mg |
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Adult Recommended Daily Maximum |
2,000 mg (less for at risk groups) |
| . Fast Food - Salt Content Comparison Chart |
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Chili's |
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Item |
Sodium |
Item |
Sodium |
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Skillet Queso w/chips |
4,770 mg |
Texas Chili Fries |
5,450 mg |
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Chicken Club Tacos |
4,770 mg |
Texas Chili Fries |
5,950 mg |
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Buffalo Chicken |
5,350 mg |
Southern Smokehouse Burger |
6,310 mg |
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Buffalo Chicken Crisper Bites w/ BC |
5,370 mg |
Jalapeno Smokehouse Burger |
6,710 mg |
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Taco Bell |
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Item |
Sodium |
Item |
Sodium |
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1/2 lb. Beef & Potato Burrito |
1,720 mg |
Grilled Stuft Burrito - Steak |
1,930 mg |
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Fiesta Taco Salad |
1,780 mg |
Southwest Steak Border Bowl |
2,120 mg |
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Zesty Chicken Border Bowl |
1,800 mg |
Grilled Stuft Burrito - Beef |
2,120 mg |
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Chicken Fiesta Taco Salad |
1,830 mg |
Grilled Stuft Burrito - Chicken |
2,160 mg |
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Burger King |
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Item |
Sodium |
Item |
Sodium |
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BK Triple Stacker |
1,390 mg |
BK Quad Stacker |
1,740 mg |
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Double Whopper w/cheese |
1,530 mg |
TenderCRISP Garden Salad |
1,740 mg |
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Triple Whopper w/cheese |
1,600 mg |
A1 Steakhouse XT Burger |
1,930 mg |
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TenderCRISP Chicken Sandwich |
1,640 mg |
Country Pork Sandwich |
3,310 mg |
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K.F.C. |
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Item |
Sodium |
Item |
Sodium |
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Fiery Buffalo Wings Value Box |
1,580 mg |
Double-Down with Grilled Fillet |
1,760 mg |
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Crispy Twister with Crispy Strip |
1,600 mg |
Chichen Pot Pie |
1,760 mg |
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Popcorn Chicken Large |
1,600 mg |
Popcorn Chicken Value Box |
1,900 mg |
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EC Thigh Value Box |
1,600 mg |
KFC Famous Bowls |
2.260 mg |
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McDonald's |
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Item |
Sodium |
Item |
Sodium |
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Premium Chicken BLT c. |
1,400 mg |
Chicken Selects |
1,680 mg |
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Premium Chicken Club |
1,410 mg |
Big Breakfast |
1,680 mg |
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Premium Chicken BLT g. |
1,440 mg |
Deluxe Breakfast |
1,790 mg |
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McSkillet Burrito w/s |
1,470 mg |
Gourmet Hot Pretzel |
2,010 mg |
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Subway |
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Item |
Sodium |
Item |
Sodium |
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Meatball Sub |
1,360 mg |
Dijon Horseradish Melt |
1,620 mg |
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Subway Melt Salad* |
1,410 mg |
Cold Cut Trio Sub |
1,680 mg |
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Red Wine Vinaigrette Club |
1,520 mg |
Subway Melt Sub |
1,730 mg |
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Italian B.M.T. Salad* |
1,590 mg |
Italian B.M.T. Sub |
1,900 mg |
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Note -- Salad dressing NOT included - add another 400-600 mg |
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