Even nutrition professionals have difficulty estimating the calories in foods when eating out. Take the following quiz to test your knowledge of calorie content in several popular restaurant foods.
1. Which breakfast item at Denny’s has the FEWEST number of calories?
A. Ham & Cheddar Omelet
Wrong. Ham & Cheddar Omelet has 595 calories.
B. Country fried steak & eggs
Correct! The country fried steak & eggs have 543 calories.
C. Three slices of French toast with syrup & margarine
Wrong. French toast with syrup & margarine has 1,261 calories.
D. Three pancakes with syrup & margarine
Wrong. Pancakes (3) with syrup & margarine has 650 calories.
2. Which item at Dunkin’ Donuts has the FEWEST number of calories?
A. Sesame bagel with cream cheese
Wrong. Sesame bagel with cream cheese has 570 calories.
B. Two jelly-filled donuts
Correct! Two jelly-filled donuts have 420 calories.
C. Banana walnut muffin
Wrong. Banana walnut muffin has 540 calories.
D. A medium (24 oz.) strawberry banana smoothie
Wrong. A medium (24 oz.) strawberry banana smoothie has 550 calories.
3. Which sandwich at Subway has the FEWEST number of calories?
A. Meatball Marinara
Wrong. Meatball Marinara 6-inch sandwich has 560 calories.
B. Steak & Cheese
Correct! Steak & Cheese 6-inch sandwich has 400 calories.
C. Chicken & Bacon Ranch
Wrong. Chicken & Bacon Ranch 6-inch sandwich has 580 calories.
D. Tuna
Wrong. Tuna 6-inch sandwich has 530 calories
4. Which item at McDonald’s has the MOST calories?
A. A Big Mac
Wrong. A Big Mac has 540 calories.
B. Two Egg McMuffins
Wrong. 2 Egg McMuffins have 600 calories.
C. A large chocolate shake
Correct!A large chocolate shake has 1,160 calories.
