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The 15 Highest-Calorie Restaurant Meals

Both fast food and not.

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Buffalo Wild Wings

Alright, so you're probably not heading to most of the places that made this list thinking "I'll have a nice, light meal this evening!" but you might not know the extent of what you're about to get into. That said, this sh*t's gooooooood.

Buffalo Wild Wings: Cheese Curd Bacon Burger

Dish, Food, Junk food, Cuisine, Fast food, Ingredient, Buffalo burger, Fried food, Hamburger, French fries,
Buffalo Wild Wings

What's in it: Deep-fried cheese curds on top of lettuce, tomato, onion, American cheese, a mayonnaise-based sauce, and two strips of bacon.

What it'll set you back: 1,950 calories, 53 grams of saturated fat, and 4,700 milligrams of sodium.

Outback Steakhouse: Herb-Roasted Prime Rib

Dish, Food, Cuisine, Ingredient, Meat, Kobe beef, Rib eye steak, Steak, Beef tenderloin, Meal,
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What's in it: The meat, plus a dressed baked potato and blue cheese wedge side salad, as well as half a loaf of free bread with butter.

What it'll set you back: 2,400 calories, 71 grams saturated fat, and 3,650 milligrams of sodium.

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IHOP: Cheeseburger Omelette With Pancakes

Dish, Food, Cuisine, Breakfast, Ingredient, Meal, Produce, Staple food, Dessert, Recipe,
IHOP

What's in it: Eggs stuffed with cheeseburger patty pieces, hash browns, tomatoes, onions, American cheese ketchup, mustard, and pickles, plus a side of buttered and syrup-ed pancakes.

What it'll set you back: 1,990 calories, 45 grams of saturated fat, and 4,580 milligrams of sodium.

Shake Shack: Double SmokeShack Burger

Dish, Food, Cuisine, Hamburger, Ingredient, Buffalo burger, Breakfast sandwich, Cheeseburger, Fast food, Bacon sandwich,
Shake Shack

What's in it: A double patty with bacon, cherry pepper and ShackSauce on top. Plus a side of fries and a peanut butter shake.

What it'll set you back: 2,240 calories, 55 grams of saturated fat, and 3,170 milligrams of sodium.

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Sonic: Pineapple Upside Down Master Blast Shake

Food, Dessert, Frozen dessert, Cream, Dairy, Milkshake, Ice cream, Whipped cream, Vehicle, Frappé coffee,
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What's in it: Vanilla ice cream mixed with pineapple, salted caramel, and pie crust pieces.

What it'll set you back: 2,020 calories, 61 grams of saturated fat, 4.5 grams of trans fat, and 29 teaspoons of sugar.

Dave & Buster's: Carnivore Pizzadilla

Dish, Food, Cuisine, Pizza, Pizza cheese, Ingredient, California-style pizza, Junk food, Sicilian pizza, Italian food,
Dave & Buster's Carnivore Pizzadilla

What's in it: A giant quesadilla stuffed with Manchego and cheddar cheeses, pepperoni, and Italian sausage, which is then smothered in more cheese, pepperoni, and sausage. It's also got bacon and marinara sauce.

What it'll set you back: 1,970 calories, 67 grams of saturated fat, and 4,440 milligrams of sodium.

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McDonald's: 40-Piece Chicken Nugget Set

Food, Dish, Chicken nugget, Fast food, Fried food, Cuisine, Ingredient, Junk food, Bk chicken nuggets, Pakora,
McDonald's

What's in it: 40 chicken nuggets and the accompanying dipping sauces.

What it'll set you back: 1,880 calories, 20 grams of saturated fat, and 3,600 milligrams of sodium.

Wendy's: Dave's Triple

Food, Hamburger, Dish, Fast food, Cuisine, Cheeseburger, Buffalo burger, Patty, Breakfast sandwich, Ingredient,
Wendy's

What's in it: Three quarter-pound patties with cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, onions, and condiments.

What it'll set you back: 1,090 calories, 30 grams of saturated fat, and 1,910 milligrams of sodium.

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Dickey's Barbecue Pit: 3-Meat Plate

Food, Dish, Cuisine, Ingredient, Produce, Meat, Recipe, Flesh, Steak,
Dickey's

What's in it: Polish sausage, pork ribs, and beef brisket with sides of fried onion tanglers and mac and cheese with an ice cream cone for dessert.

What it'll set you back: 2,500 calories, 49 grams of saturated fat, and 4,700 milligrams of sodium.

Red Lobster: Create Your Own Combination

Food, Cuisine, Dish, Crab, Ingredient, Seafood, Crab meat, Lobster, Meal, Crustacean,
Red Lobster

What's in it: Three shrimp dishes (Parrot Isle Jumbo Coconut, Walt's Favorite, and Linguine Alfredo), french fries, Caesar salad, and a Cheddar Bay Biscuit with a 24-ounce Lobsterita.

What it'll set you back: 3,600 calories, 37 grams of saturated fat, and 6,530 milligrams of sodium.

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Cheesecake Factory: Pasta Napoletana

Cuisine, Food, Dish, Spaghetti, Ingredient, Fra diavolo sauce, Capellini, Italian food, Pasta pomodoro, Bolognese sauce,
Cheesecake Factory

What's in it: Butter and cream-flavored pasta topped with Italian sausage, pepperoni, meatballs, and bacon.

What it'll set you back: 2,310 calories, 79 grams of saturated fat and 4,370 milligrams of sodium.

Cheesecake Factory: Breakfast Burrito

Dish, Food, Cuisine, Ingredient, Produce, Staple food, Garnish, Recipe, À la carte food, Meat,
Cheesecake Factory

What's in it: Scrambled eggs, bacon, chicken chorizo, cheese, crispy potatoes, avocado, peppers and onions ... with a side of sour cream and black beans.

What it'll set you back: 2,730 calories, 73 grams of saturated fat, and 4,630 milligrams of sodium.

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Applebee's: 4-Cheese Mac & Cheese with Honey Pepper Chicken Tenders

Dish, Food, Cuisine, Ingredient, Meat, Rotini, Produce, Pasta salad, Macaroni, Staple food,
Applebee's

What's in it: Four-cheese mac and cheese topped with crispy breaded chicken tenders that are tossed in honey pepper sauce and topped with bacon.

What it'll set you back: 1,830 calories, 92 grams of saturated fat, and 4,300 milligrams of sodium.

Johnny Rockets: Bacon Cheddar Doubleburger

Dish, Food, Cuisine, Junk food, French fries, Fast food, Fried food, Ingredient, Hamburger, Kids' meal,
Johnny Rockets

What's in it: Applewood smoked bacon, cheddar cheese, crisp leaf lettuce, fresh tomato, sliced onion, and special sauce on double patties.

What it'll set you back: 3,500 calories, 88 grams of saturated fat, and 3,720 milligrams of sodium.

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Chili’s: Ultimate Smokehouse Combo

Dish, Food, Cuisine, Ingredient, Meat, Churrasco food, Mixed grill, Grillades, Junk food, Souvlaki,
Chili's

What's in it: A choice of baby back ribs, smoked brisket, jalapeño-cheddar smoked sausage, BBQ chicken breast, or chicken tenders with sides of roasted street corn, fries, chile-garlic toast, and garlic dill pickles.

What it'll set you back: At least 1,270 calories, depending on your combination choice, 20 grams of saturated fat, and 2,960 milligrams of sodium.

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