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Worst Item To Order At Burger King

Author Tampa Bay's Morning Krewe

What is the worst item to order at Burger King? Well, guess what? It’s one of their hamburgers. Ordering fast food is convenient and tasty, but, we all know it’s not the healthiest for us. If you find yourself in a situation where fast food is your only option, you may want to shy away from one burger on the menu. According to the article on Eat This, Not That, the worst item you can order at Burger King is the Triple Whopper with Bacon and Cheese.

The nutrition values for this item are 1,350 calories, 94 g fat (33.1 g saturated fat, 2.5 g trans fat), 1,990.3 mg sodium, 59.5 g carbs (4.3 g fiber, 15.1 g sugar), and 82.5 g protein. It not only exceeds 50% of what your daily calorie intake should be, but it’s also full of unhealthy fats that come from the patties, cheese, bacon, and mayo.

The American Heart Association recommends no more than 13 grams of saturated fat per day and this burger has almost triple that amount. Eating foods high in saturated fat, can increase the risk of heart disease, weight gain, and stroke. The Triple Whopper with Bacon and Cheese almost reaches the daily recommended sodium limit of 2,300 milligrams per day.  So, this is not a healthy choice.

If you have to choose fast food, it’s a good idea to know exactly what you are eating. Burger King, like all other places, lists the caloric count and nutrition information online. Knowing what you are eating before you order is important.

There are healthier options at most fast food places, including Burger King. A healthier option is the Royal Crispy Wrap. Nutrition values are 310 calories, 17 g fat (3 g saturated fat, 0 g trans fat), 790 mg sodium, 28 g carbs (4 g fiber, 2 g sugar), and 15 g protein.

Moderation is the key. But we all love having a delicious burger from BK now and then, even I am guilty.

Launa is part of Tampa Bay's Hometown Morning Krewe on 99.5 WQYK. She has been with the station for 7 years and joined J.R. and Kevin on the morning show 4 years ago. Since then, they have been nominated for not only a CMA but also an ACM. Launa has been in radio for the past 28 years and in the Tampa Bay market for 22 of those years. While working in radio, Launa has also served as an entertainment reporter on a local TV show and has hosted many charity events in the community. Using her popularity from QYK, Launa loves to help raise money for shelter animals and has been a volunteer at local shelters for years. Launa loves the community and writes articles on local news, entertainment, and events and highlights people who are shining in Tampa Bay that she knows others like her would also be interested in reading.

5 Restaurants That Need To Open Locations In Tampa

It’s no secret that we have some of the best dining options in the Tampa Bay area. And it seems like more and more companies are expanding to the southeast/Florida in general. But there are a handful of really great restaurants that are missing in our area. Whether it’s fast food or a sit-down restaurant, we think these restaurants need to make their way to Tampa.

One honorary mention that we left off the list is Del Taco. There’s a location in Orlando that we always stop at whenever we go to the theme parks or a concert. Earlier this year the news broke that the Tampa Bay area could possibly be getting several Del Taco locations. But things have been quiet since a press release went out earlier this year. Other big chains that have made their way to Tampa include Dave’s Hot Chicken, Dutch Bros (coming soon), Raising Cane’s, and a few others.

When you travel to other states do you try to stick with restaurants you know? Or are you willing to try something new? We’ve tried all the places on our list and have wished we would see a Tampa location open ever since. Even though we always try to eat at local restaurants in Tampa, sometimes it’s easier to order takeout or visit a drive-thru. One of the biggest requests in the Tampa area is In-N-Out. Although some may see the burger chain as over-hyped, we think a Tampa location would do really well. Any places we missed on our list? Feel free to shout it out on social media and maybe we’ll add it! We got our inspiration from Creative Loafing after we noticed a few places on their list have made it to Tampa.

Here Are 5 Restaurants That Need To Open Locations In The Tampa Bay Area

  • In-N-Out

    Obviously the first on our list is In-N-Out. Everyone has their own opinion on the west coast burger chain. Some think it’s overrated, and some think it’s the best fast-food burger out there.

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  • Cook Out

    We’re surprised that one of the biggest fast-food chains in the south hasn’t made it’s way to Florida AT ALL! Cook Out has a stacked menu of everything you could want with those old school fast food prices. Plus they have over 30 milkshake flavors. Can we start a petition to bring Cook Out to Tampa?

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  • Giordano’s

    This is for all the deep dish pizza lovers. Although there are some great local spots that make an awesome deep dish pie, nothing beats Giordano’s. They do ship frozen pizzas across the country but we need a Tampa location!

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  • Bojangles

    We get that we have Chick-Fil-A, Popeye’s, Zaxby’s, Raising Canes, etc. But would one more chicken restaurant really hurt? There are already a handful of locations in Florida, but the closest one to Tampa is in Sanford, just a little north of Orlando.

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  • Snooze Eatery

    This breakfast place is SO good! We are BEGGING for a Florida location, even if it means we have take a drive from Tampa. Snooze Eatery is spread across the southern half of the U.S. with locations in Colorado, Texas, Arizona, California, and even Georgia.

    https://www.instagram.com/p/Cy3OgH5Mt9I/?hl=en

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