For the health-conscious eater, here are some restaurants to look for ... and some to avoid.
THE BEST RESTAURANT IN AMERICA: SUBWAY
Grade: A
Eat This!
Buffalo Chicken Toasted Sandwich (6-inch)
420 calories
15.5 g fat (3 g saturated)
1,190 mg sodium
Not That!
Chicken and Bacon Ranch Toasted Sandwich (6-inch)
570 calories
28 g fat (10 g saturated)
1,090 mg sodium
RUNNER UP #1: RED LOBSTER
Grade: A-
Eat This!
Peach-Bourbon BBQ Shrimp and Scallops
490 calories
22 g fat (4 g saturated)
1,680 mg sodium
Not That!
Pecan-Crusted Jumbo Shrimp
730 calories
25 g fat (4 g saturated)
3780 mg sodium
RUNNER UP #2: CHICK-FIL-A
Grade: A-
Eat This!
Chargrilled Chicken Sandwich
290 calories
4 g fat (1 g saturated)
1,030 mg sodium
Not That!
Chicken Caesar Cool Wrap
460 calories
15 g fat (6 g saturated)
1,510 mg sodium
RUNNER UP #3: JAMBA JUICE
Grade: A-
Eat This!
Orange Carrot Karma Fruit & Veggie Smoothie (Original size, 24 fl oz)
270 calories
1 g fat (0 g saturated)
57 g sugars
Not That!
Mango-a-go-go Smoothie (Original size, 24 fl oz)
400 calories
1.5 g fat (0.5 g saturated)
85 g sugars
RUNNER UP #4: STARBUCKS
Grade: B+
Eat This!
Chicken and Hummus Bistro Box and a Grande Cappucinno with 2 pumps of vanilla syrup
430 calories
12 g fat (3.5 g saturated)
605 mg sodium
24 g sugars
Not That!
Turkey and Swiss Sandwich and a Grande Vanilla Latte
640 calories
19 g fat (8.5 g saturated)
1,315 mg sodium
39 g sugars
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THE WORST RESTAURANT IN AMERICA: CHEESECAKE FACTORY
Grade: F
Eat This!
SkinnyLicious Hamburger
570 calories
10 g saturated
1,111 mg sodium
Not That!
Grilled Turkey Burger
1,200 calories
27 g saturated fat
1,544 mg sodium
#2 WORST RESTAURANT IN AMERICA: TGI FRIDAY'S
Grade: F
Eat This!
Jack Daniel’s Chicken with Coleslaw and Fresh Broccoli
640 calories
Not That!
Jack Daniel’s Chicken Sandwich with Fries
1,590 calories
#3 WORST RESTAURANT IN AMERICA: FRIENDLY’S
Grade: D
Eat This!
Sweet & Spicy Grilled Shrimp
490 calories
9 g fat (0 g saturated)
1,660 mg sodium
Not That!
Golden Fried Shrimp
1,080 calories
51 g fat (18 g saturated)
3,830 mg sodium
#4 WORST RESTAURANT IN AMERICA: BAJA FRESH
Grade: D
Eat This!
Chicken Americano Soft Tacos (2)
460 calories
20 g fat (9 g saturated)
1,180 mg sodium
Not That!
Chicken, Bean, and Cheese Burrito
970 calories
35 g fat (18 g saturated)
2,230 mg sodium
#5 WORST RESTAURANT IN AMERICA: PERKINS
Grade: D
Eat This!
Top Sirloin Steak Dinner with Baked Potato, Whipped Butter Blend, and Broccoli
770 calories
34 g fat (12 g saturated, 0.5 g trans)
470 mg sodium
Not That!
Down Home Meatloaf with Mashed Potatoes and Gravy and Broccoli
1,040 calories
65 g fat (26 g saturated, 2 g trans)
2,530 mg sodium
(Article and photo courtesy of Yahoo Health)

