We decided to end 2011 in a “big” way, by looking at menu items that are available to the public if the normal serving’s just not enough. Yes, more than ever, the “double” seems to be a popular way to go when eating out. Sure, these mouthwatering foods look tasty; it’s awfully tempting to think that they are “twice as nice.” But take a step back and take a look at some of the numbers—they’ll make you do a double take. In this case, two is definitely a crowd; by doubling the main ingredient, they provide a double-whammy—with extra calories and fat—so you’re definitely putting your diet in danger. Just walk away from these fattening foods—on the double.

And let’s not get into the trouble with triples.

	Calories	Fat	Sat. Fat	Carbs	Sodium
BK® Double Whopper®	900	57g	19g	51g	980mg
Carl’s Jr.® Double Western Bacon  Cheeseburger®	1000	54g	24g	75g	1840mg
iHop® Double BLT	660	45g	10g	39g	1460mg
KFC® Double Down	610	37g	11g	18g	1800mg
SuperSONIC® Bacon Double Cheeseburger (with mayo)	1280	92g	36g	44g	1630mg
Wendy’s® The “W”	580	33g	14g	40g	1480mg

Product information: www.bk.com (product nutrition information listed as of 12/19)
                               www.carlsjr.com
                               www.ihop.com
                               www.kfc.com
                               www.sonicdrivein.com
                               www.wendys.com