Cheeseburgers are rarely the lowest-calorie option on any restaurant menu, but some selections are so calorific they could easily constitute multiple meals. This is often before even considering sides like french fries and ketchup. These burgers are typically large, loaded with sauces and various ingredients that transform them from a simple snack into a substantial feast. Many diners may not realize how quickly the calories accumulate when ordering these items. Below are five chain restaurant cheeseburgers that contain more calories than a full dinner.
Texas Roadhouse Bacon Cheeseburger
The Bacon Cheeseburger at Texas Roadhouse contains 980 calories and a significant 2410mg of sodium. This combination features a burger patty, crispy bacon strips, American cheese, lettuce, tomato, and onion, all served on a Texas-sized bun. When ordered as a combo with steak fries and a pickle spear, the total calorie count rises to 1340 calories.
Chili’s Bacon Cheeseburger and Bacon Rancher Burger
Chili’s Bacon Cheeseburger is an 1120-calorie item, prepared with four slices of bacon, two slices of American cheese, and mayonnaise. For those seeking an even larger option, the Bacon Rancher Burger boasts 1710 calories, featuring two beef patties, six slices of bacon, house-made ranch dressing, American cheese, sautéed onions, and pickles. Adding a side of fries contributes another 420 calories to this already substantial meal.
The Cheesecake Factory Bacon-Bacon Cheeseburger
The Cheesecake Factory’s Bacon-Bacon Cheeseburger is a 1610-calorie offering. It consists of a charbroiled patty topped with melted cheddar and American cheese, crispy bacon, thick-cut slow-roasted smoked bacon, a secret sauce, lettuce, tomato, and onion. Opting for french fries as a side adds an additional 530 calories.
Red Robin Bacon Cheeseburger and Triple Pointer Buzzer Beater Bacon Cheeseburger
Red Robin’s standard Bacon Cheeseburger, which includes hardwood-smoked bacon, lettuce, tomatoes, mayonnaise, and a choice of cheese, comes in at 960 calories. However, the Triple Pointer Buzzer Beater Bacon Cheeseburger is a much more calorie-dense choice, with 1870 calories. This burger features three juicy patties, four strips of hardwood-smoked bacon, six slices of American cheese, and is drizzled with Red’s Secret Tavern Sauce™.
Fatburger Large (Kingburger) and XXXL Triple Kingburger
Fatburger’s Large (Kingburger) ranges from 850 to 1050 calories, featuring a ½ lb. 100% pure lean beef patty on a toasted sponge-dough bun. Guests can order it with “The Works” (Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Mayo, Mustard, Pickles, Relish) or customize it with various fresh toppings and add-ons. For those with a significant appetite, the XXXL Triple Kingburger contains between 1686 and 2050 calories.
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