America's Unhealthiest Breakfasts

At restaurants, 2,000 calories starts the day. From Perkins’ monstrous “Granny’s omelet” to Friendly’s caramel French toast, The Daily Beast ranks America’s 50 unhealthiest breakfasts.

galleries/2010/07/27/america-s-unhealthiest-breakfasts/killer-breakfasts---perkins-grannys-country-omelette_jrsnlz — served with hash browns and 3 pancakes

Perkins

Calories: 2,060
Saturated fat (g): 23
Sodium (mg): 6,050
Carbohydrates (g): 276

galleries/2010/07/27/america-s-unhealthiest-breakfasts/killer-breakfasts---perkins-heartland-omelette_j0onuu — served with hash browns and 3 pancakes

Perkins

Calories: 1,830
Saturated fat (g): 33
Sodium (mg): 4,380
Carbohydrates (g): 185
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galleries/2010/07/27/america-s-unhealthiest-breakfasts/killer-breakfasts---perkins-country-sausage-biscuit-platter_kuvjsg — Perkins

Calories: 1,770
Saturated fat (g): 49
Sodium (mg): 5,080
Carbohydrates (g): 163

galleries/2010/07/27/america-s-unhealthiest-breakfasts/killer-breakfasts---perkins-classic-eggs-sausage_rdcczf — served with hash browns and 3 pancakes

Perkins

Calories: 1,700
Saturated fat (g): 30
Sodium (mg): 3,960
Carbohydrates (g): 182
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galleries/2010/07/27/america-s-unhealthiest-breakfasts/killer-breakfasts---perkins-smoked-bacon-and-ham_cpmldb — served with hash browns and 3 pancakes

Perkins

Calories: 1,690
Saturated fat (g): 26
Sodium (mg): 4,350
Carbohydrates (g): 185

galleries/2010/07/27/america-s-unhealthiest-breakfasts/killer-breakfasts---friendlys-caramel-cinnamon-swirl-french-toast_uxkxym — Friendly’s

Calories: 2,090
Saturated fat (g): 28
Sodium (mg): 1,610
Carbohydrates (g): 374

galleries/2010/07/27/america-s-unhealthiest-breakfasts/killer-breakfasts---dennys-grand-slamwich_eepvll — Denny’s

Calories: 1,320
Saturated fat (g): 42
Sodium (mg): 3,070
Carbohydrates (g): 71

galleries/2010/07/27/america-s-unhealthiest-breakfasts/killer-breakfasts---dennys-meat-lovers-scramble_q3o21u — Denny’s

Calories: 1,130
Saturated fat (g): 29
Sodium (mg): 3,180
Carbohydrates (g): 80
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galleries/2010/07/27/america-s-unhealthiest-breakfasts/killer-breakfasts---houlihans-mushroom-brie-omlette_qhnrqq — Houlihan’s

Calories: 1,237
Saturated fat (g): 22
Sodium (mg): 2,671
Carbohydrates (g): 100
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galleries/2010/07/27/america-s-unhealthiest-breakfasts/killer-breakfasts---bob-evans-spinach-bacon-tomato-bowl_aamkqg — Bob Evans

Calories: 1,013
Saturated fat (g): 29
Sodium (mg): 3,510
Carbohydrates (g): 79

galleries/2010/07/27/america-s-unhealthiest-breakfasts/killer-breakfasts---houlihans-french-toast-bacon_ro0azt — Houlihan’s

Calories: 1,385
Saturated fat (g): 14
Sodium (mg): 2,566
Carbohydrates (g): 179

galleries/2010/07/27/america-s-unhealthiest-breakfasts/killer-breakfasts---houlihans-southwest-frittata_ghw6ow — Houlihan’s

Calories: 1,238
Saturated fat (g): 17
Sodium (mg): 3,004
Carbohydrates (g): 123

galleries/2010/07/27/america-s-unhealthiest-breakfasts/killer-breakfasts---friendlys-apple-caramel-walnut-pancakes_plcpn3 — Friendly’s

Calories: 1,540
Saturated fat (g): 11
Sodium (mg): 2,290
Carbohydrates (g): 297

galleries/2010/07/27/america-s-unhealthiest-breakfasts/killer-breakfasts---dennys-heartland-scramble_dzrhmm — Denny’s

Calories: 1,150
Saturated fat (g): 20
Sodium (mg): 2,800
Carbohydrates (g): 97
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galleries/2010/07/27/america-s-unhealthiest-breakfasts/killer-breakfasts---steak-n-shake-stack-sausage_rmk8y5 — Steak ‘n Shake

Calories: 1,150
Saturated fat (g): 19
Sodium (mg): 2,320
Carbohydrates (g): 138
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galleries/2010/07/27/america-s-unhealthiest-breakfasts/killer-breakfasts---bob-evans-sausage-biscuit-bowl_qm0pby — Bob Evans

Calories: 998
Saturated fat (g): 28
Sodium (mg): 3,166
Carbohydrates (g): 76

galleries/2010/07/27/america-s-unhealthiest-breakfasts/killer-breakfasts---bob-evans-border-scramble-biscuit-bowl_ykzdjt — Bob Evans

Calories: 1,029
Saturated fat (g): 25
Sodium (mg): 3,055
Carbohydrates (g): 75

galleries/2010/07/27/america-s-unhealthiest-breakfasts/killer-breakfasts---friendlys-strawberry-fills-forever_jpsptn — Friendly’s

Calories: 1,380
Saturated fat (g): 18
Sodium (mg): 1,480
Carbohydrates (g): 245

galleries/2010/07/27/america-s-unhealthiest-breakfasts/killer-breakfasts---mcdonalds-big-breakfast-hotcakes_ddsjbc — and large biscuit
McDonald’s

Calories: 1,150
Saturated fat (g): 20
Sodium (mg): 2,260
Carbohydrates (g): 116

galleries/2010/07/27/america-s-unhealthiest-breakfasts/killer-breakfasts---bob-evans-strawberry-banana-cream-hotcakes_a0m9f5 — Bob Evans

Calories: 1,168
Saturated fat (g): 16
Sodium (mg): 1,837
Carbohydrates (g): 197

galleries/2010/07/27/america-s-unhealthiest-breakfasts/killer-breakfasts---bob-evans-cinnamon-cream-hotcakes_aeudoy — Bob Evans

Calories: 1,070
Saturated fat (g): 20
Sodium (mg): 1,911
Carbohydrates (g): 155

galleries/2010/07/27/america-s-unhealthiest-breakfasts/killer-breakfasts---friendlys-double-chocolate-pancakes_kdrfva — Friendly’s

Calories: 1,270
Saturated fat (g):13
Sodium (mg): 1,950
Carbohydrates (g): 244

galleries/2010/07/27/america-s-unhealthiest-breakfasts/killer-breakfasts---houlihans-pot-roast-frittata_frkaro — Houlihan’s

Calories: 1,126
Saturated fat (g): 16
Sodium (mg): 2,594
Carbohydrates (g): 98

galleries/2010/07/27/america-s-unhealthiest-breakfasts/killer-breakfasts---atlanta-bread-company-3-cheese-omelette_ez0ujp — Atlanta Bread Company

Calories: 1,100
Saturated fat (g): 44
Sodium (mg): 1,990
Carbohydrates (g): 6

galleries/2010/07/27/america-s-unhealthiest-breakfasts/killer-breakfasts---dennys-southewestern-sizzling-skillet_mn8xqp — Denny’s

Calories: 990
Saturated fat (g): 21
Sodium (mg): 2,140
Carbohydrates (g): 71

galleries/2010/07/27/america-s-unhealthiest-breakfasts/killer-breakfasts---houlihans-coomelette_kh104h — Houlihan’s

Calories: 1,063
Saturated fat (g): 12
Sodium (mg): 2,702
Carbohydrates (g): 99

galleries/2010/07/27/america-s-unhealthiest-breakfasts/killer-breakfasts---whataburger-breakfast-platter-sausage_tdbeii — Whataburger

Calories: 920
Saturated fat (g): 21
Sodium (mg): 1,698
Carbohydrates (g): 93

galleries/2010/07/27/america-s-unhealthiest-breakfasts/killer-breakfasts---dennys-bacon-avocado-burrito_caci7g — Denny’s

Calories: 1,010
Saturated fat (g): 15
Sodium (mg): 2,210
Carbohydrates (g): 91

galleries/2010/07/27/america-s-unhealthiest-breakfasts/killer-breakfasts---friendlys-buttermilk-pancakes_fktctv — Friendly’s

Calories: 930
Saturated fat (g): 8
Sodium (mg): 2,140
Carbohydrates (g): 175

galleries/2010/07/27/america-s-unhealthiest-breakfasts/killer-breakfasts---steak-n-shake-sourdough-melt_nerqht — Steak ‘n Shake

Calories: 900
Saturated fat (g): 25
Sodium (mg): 1,780
Carbohydrates (g): 34

galleries/2010/07/27/america-s-unhealthiest-breakfasts/killer-breakfasts---hardees-coutry-breakfast-platter-bacon_fm3y6c — Hardee’s

Calories: 910
Saturated fat (g): 12
Sodium (mg): 2,210
Carbohydrates (g): 91

galleries/2010/07/27/america-s-unhealthiest-breakfasts/killer-breakfasts---whataburger-pancakes-sausage_h4jqpq — Whataburger

Calories: 780
Saturated fat (g): 11
Sodium (mg): 2,475
Carbohydrates (g): 104

galleries/2010/07/27/america-s-unhealthiest-breakfasts/killer-breakfasts---steak-n-shake-stack-with-bacon_metkyk — Steak ‘n Shake

Calories: 810
Saturated fat (g): 6
Sodium (mg): 1,980
Carbohydrates (g): 137
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galleries/2010/07/27/america-s-unhealthiest-breakfasts/killer-breakfasts---au-bon-pain-sausage-egg-cheese-bagel_mgheph — Au Bon Pain

Calories: 810
Saturated fat (g): 20
Sodium (mg): 1,340
Carbohydrates (g): 57
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galleries/2010/07/27/america-s-unhealthiest-breakfasts/killer-breakfasts---hardees-monster-biscuit_c5chob — Hardee’s

Calories: 770
Saturated fat (g): 18
Sodium (mg): 2,310
Carbohydrates (g): 37

galleries/2010/07/27/america-s-unhealthiest-breakfasts/killer-breakfasts---arbys-sausage-egg-wrap_cdbxvl — Arby’s

Calories: 740
Saturated fat (g): 18
Sodium (mg): 2,050
Carbohydrates (g): 45

galleries/2010/07/27/america-s-unhealthiest-breakfasts/killer-breakfasts---cosi-pesto-garden-croissant_wep1am — Cosi

Calories: 740
Saturated fat (g): 20
Sodium (mg): 1,491
Carbohydrates (g): 56
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galleries/2010/07/27/america-s-unhealthiest-breakfasts/killer-breakfasts---jack-in-the-box-steak-and-egg-burrito_mgi2fw — Jack in the Box

Calories: 820
Saturated fat (g): 15
Sodium (mg): 1,620
Carbohydrates (g): 57

galleries/2010/07/27/america-s-unhealthiest-breakfasts/killer-breakfasts---cosi-western-omelette-squagel_oktjnw — Cosi

Calories: 713
Saturated fat (g): 20
Sodium (mg): 1,527
Carbohydrates (g): 56

galleries/2010/07/27/america-s-unhealthiest-breakfasts/killer-breakfasts---jack-in-the-box-breakfast-bowl_icm1vg — Jack in the Box

Calories: 850
Saturated fat (g): 18
Sodium (mg): 1,390
Carbohydrates (g): 41

galleries/2010/07/27/america-s-unhealthiest-breakfasts/killer-breakfasts---carls-jr-loaded-breakfast-burrito_m0a3sj — Carl’s Jr.

Calories: 780
Saturated fat (g): 16
Sodium (mg): 1,480
Carbohydrates (g): 51

galleries/2010/07/27/america-s-unhealthiest-breakfasts/killer-breakfasts---carls-jr-breakfast-burger_lpbpjf — Carl’s Jr.

Calories: 780
Saturated fat (g): 15
Sodium (mg): 1,460
Carbohydrates (g): 64

galleries/2010/07/27/america-s-unhealthiest-breakfasts/killer-breakfasts---subway-flatbread-omelette_glaivx — Subway

Calories: 730
Saturated fat (g): 18
Sodium (mg): 1,800
Carbohydrates (g): 43

galleries/2010/07/27/america-s-unhealthiest-breakfasts/killer-breakfasts---blimpie-grilled-breakfast-sandwich_ptcgte — Blimpie

Calories: 710
Saturated fat (g): 18
Sodium (mg): 1,920
Carbohydrates (g): 44

galleries/2010/07/27/america-s-unhealthiest-breakfasts/killer-breakfasts---arbys-sausage-egg-biscuit-platter_izxrej — Arby’s

Calories: 700
Saturated fat (g): 20
Sodium (mg): 1,640
Carbohydrates (g): 43

galleries/2010/07/27/america-s-unhealthiest-breakfasts/killer-breakfasts---subway-omelette-sandwich_ax6pya — Subway

Calories: 710
Saturated fat (g): 18
Sodium (mg): 1,770
Carbohydrates (g): 47

galleries/2010/07/27/america-s-unhealthiest-breakfasts/killer-breakfasts---whataburger-breakfast-platter-bacon_ql7jbd — Whataburger

Calories: 730
Saturated fat (g): 14
Sodium (mg): 1,376
Carbohydrates (g): 93

galleries/2010/07/27/america-s-unhealthiest-breakfasts/killer-breakfasts---jack-in-the-box-denver-breakfast-bowl_hoxxou — Jack in the Box

Calories: 790
Saturated fat (g): 16
Sodium (mg): 1,350
Carbohydrates (g): 44

galleries/2010/07/27/america-s-unhealthiest-breakfasts/killer-breakfasts---au-bon-pain-crumb-cake_f6n710 — Au Bon Pain

Calories: 720
Saturated fat (g): 17
Sodium (mg): 980
Carbohydrates (g): 85

galleries/2010/07/27/america-s-unhealthiest-breakfasts/killer-breakfasts---aw-french-toast_atpvhb — A&W

Calories: 750
Saturated fat (g): 8
Sodium (mg): 800
Carbohydrates (g): 106

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