Nutrition experts reveal the 9 unhealthiest chain restaurant dishes in America

Uno Pizzeria & Grill

A new report by the Center for Science in the Public Interest has identified the unhealthiest restaurant meals in America.

For the nonprofit's annual "Xtreme Eating" list, its nutrition experts reviewed menus at 200 restaurant chains in the US to identify which dishes are the most overloaded in calories, saturated fat, sodium, and sugar.

Some of the worst culprits include Buffalo Wild Wings, Jersey Mike's, and Uno Pizzeria & Grill.

Here's the list, ranked lowest to highest by calories.

9. Sonic: RT 44 Grape Slush with Rainbow Candy (970 calories)

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That's right — a beverage can add up to nearly half of your recommended daily calories. The sippable-candy drink contains the equivalent of 1 1/4 cups of sugar. 

8. Applebee's: Build Your Sampler (1,700 calories)

Applebee's

The restaurant chain's build your sampler appetizer dish can include options such as Cheeseburger Egg Rolls, Boneless Wings, and Spinach & Artichoke Dip, and actually contains 3,390 calories, 65 grams of saturated fat, and 11,650 milligrams of sodium. Sharing with a friend cuts these figures in half — but it is still amounts to almost half of your daily recommended caloric intake before your meal even arrives. 

7. Romano’s Macaroni Grill: Cremini Pork Shank (1,800 calories)

Romano’s Macaroni Grill

Pork shank, wine sauce, caramelized onions, mushrooms, and roasted parmesan potatoes add up to a calorie-packed dish. It's the nutritional equivalent of eating two Outback Steakhouse 10 oz. Ribeye Steaks, along with two sides of seasoned fries.

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