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- Unhealthiest Fast Food Milkshakes, Ranked (blog.cheapism.com)
Think That Milkshake is a Harmless Treat? Think Again.
That seemingly innocent milkshake might be the unhealthiest item in your fast food bag. A recent analysis of vanilla shakes from 14 popular fast food chains reveals a shocking sugar overload.
The study, conducted by PlushCare, ranked the shakes based on calories, fat, sugar, and sodium content, calculating an overall “unhealthiness” score. While fat and sugar were the primary culprits, some shakes also packed a surprising sodium punch.
Here’s the rundown, from least to most unhealthy:
- McDonald’s Vanilla Shake: With an “unhealthiness” score of 26, it’s among the lighter options. However, it still contains a hefty 62 grams of sugar.
- Smashburger Vanilla Shake: Don’t let the name fool you. This shake packs 760 calories, 46 grams of fat, and 61 grams of sugar.
- Arby’s Vanilla Shake: This shake boasts 64 grams of sugar, plus a whipped topping that adds to the indulgence.
- Burger King Vanilla Shake: At 501 calories and 26 grams of fat for a small, this shake is a surprisingly heavy hitter.
- Whataburger Medium Vanilla Shake: This one weighs in with a staggering 86 grams of sugar and 510 calories.
- Steak ‘n Shake Regular Vanilla Shake: While praised for its custard-like texture, this shake delivers a whopping 92 grams of sugar.
- Jack in the Box Vanilla with Whipped Topping: The whipped cream and cherry might look tempting, but this shake is one of the fattiest options.
- In-N-Out Vanilla Shake: Made with real ice cream, this shake offers a thicker texture but also carries 590 calories, 55 grams of sugar, and 31 grams of fat.
- Dairy Queen Vanilla Shake: The soft-serve base makes it easy to drink quickly, which might not be ideal considering the 65 grams of sugar.
- A&W Regular Vanilla Shake: With 900 calories and 70 grams of sugar, this shake packs half a day’s worth of calories.
- Carl’s Jr. Vanilla Shake: This hand-scooped shake delivers 740 calories, 70 grams of sugar, and 36 grams of fat.
- Five Guys Base Vanilla Shake: Even before adding toppings, this shake contains 670 calories and 84 grams of sugar.
- Sonic Medium Vanilla Shake: This shake combines 710 calories, 92 grams of sugar, and a surprising 630 milligrams of sodium.
- Fatburger Vanilla Shake: Earning the title of most unhealthy, this shake boasts 890 calories, 86 grams of sugar, and 44 grams of fat.
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