5 Worst New Fast-Food Burgers To Stay Away From Right Now

A burger occasionally isn't unhealthy. However, fast-food restaurants occasionally release a burger that is worse than the usual (sloppy) Joe.

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Look between the buns to assess burger nutrients. Red meat can increase excessive cholesterol and inflammation, although a single patty is harmless.

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McDonald's plant-based option is only available in Texas and California. Many other fast-food companies have released plant-based burgers before McDonald's.

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"While the mayonnaise and slice of American cheese add some calories," Goodson, "the plant-based patty itself is hiking up the fat and sodium."

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The new limited-time Whopper Melts from Burger King were well received. The smaller sandwiches have the sauce and everything you love about a BK stacker

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"While it's not a huge calorie breaker," Goodson says, "half the calories of this burger come from fat, which is a lot."

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This isn't surprising as this Sonic release's moniker includes "bacon on bacon" and "double cheese." This burger has two patties, two slices of American cheese

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The Dairy Queen is expanding into burgers with this highly marketed Stackburger line. Don't worry—they're still dairy-loving.

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Triple Bacon Two Cheese Deluxe 1/2 lb. Signature Stackburger has three beef patties, sharp American and white cheddar cheese, bacon, tomato

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Again, the name doesn't suggest health. Hardee's Triple Bacon Beast Burger is dangerous for your health. This burger has three 100% all-beef patties

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Goodson recommends Hardee's small cheeseburger or hamburger, a beef patty with dill pickles, ketchup, and mustard on a toasted seeded bun, for a healthier option.

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