On May 20, rollingout.com published a story that revealed how Kentucky Fried Chicken was plotting to jeopardize the health of millions of Americans with the creation of the Double Down sandwich. The bun-less sandwich that features bacon and cheese between two fried chicken breasts has become KFC’s biggest seller and will remain on the company’s menu after initially being offered for a limited time.
The article “KFC Sells 10 Million Double Downs in 1 Month; 5 Reasons This Sandwich Will Kill You,” highlighted how the sandwich’s high sodium, cholesterol and caloric counts can lead to heart disease, high blood pressure and strokes. However, a few readers were perturbed because the article did not feature other hamburgers that are more unhealthy than the Double Down. So here are the five deadliest hamburgers on the planet and how they stack up against the Double Down.
–amir shaw
Health Guidelines:
– The American Heart Association suggests consuming less than 1,500 milligrams of sodium per day.
– Females from 19–50 should have an average of 2,000 calories per day. Men from 19–50 should have an average of 2,600 calories per day.
– Fat intake should not exceed 7 percent of total calories each day.
– The American Heart Association recommends limiting cholesterol intake to 300 milligrams daily.
Double Down vs. Hardee’s Original Thickburger
Calories 540 910
Fat 32 grams 64 grams
Sodium 1,380 milligrams 1,560 milligrams
Cholesterol 145 mg 95 mg
Double Down vs. Carl’s Jr. Six Dollar Burger
Calories 540 840
Fat 32 grams 54 grams
Sodium 1,380 milligrams 2,040 milligrams
Cholesterol 145 milligrams 145 milligrams
Double Down vs. Wendy’s Double with Everything and Cheese
Calories 540 700
Fat 32 grams 40 grams
Sodium 1,380 milligrams 1,440 milligrams
Cholesterol 145 milligrams 140 milligrams
Double Down vs. Burger King’s Triple Whopper w/Cheese
Calories 540 1,250
Fat 32 grams 84 grams
Sodium 1,380 milligrams 1,600 milligrams
Cholesterol 145 milligrams 275 milligrams
Double Down vs. Dairy Queen 1/2 lb. Flame Thrower Grill Burger
Calories 540 1,140
Fat 32 grams 82 grams
Sodium 1,380 milligrams 1,940 milligrams
Cholesterol 145 milligrams 225 milligrams
