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7 of America's Unhealthiest Meals Can Be Purchased in Connecticut

Awards were given to the eight unhealthiest meals available for purchase at chain restaurants nationwide. You can get seven of them here.

Connecticut is regarded as one of the healthier states in the country. However, like all places, you can purchase some very unhealthy food in the state. According to the Center for Science in the Public Interest's 2017 Xtreme Eating awards, most of America's unhealthiest meals can be purchased at restaurants in-state.

The CSPI gave "awards" for eight dishes and one chain restaurant for various categories of unhealthiness. Seven of those dishes can be purchased in Connecticut. According to Uno Pizzeria & Grill's website, there are no more locations in the state. However, the eatery's "ridiculously awesome, insanely large chocolate cake" was also an award recipient.


Here's a look at the seven dishes you can purchase in the Nutmeg State:

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Worst Visceral Effects

Chili's Ultimate Smokehouse Combo

  • 2,440 Calories
  • 41 grams of Saturated Fat
  • 7,610 mg of Sodium

Chili's has locations in Bristol, Cromwell, Danbury, East Haven, Glastonbury, Lisbon, Manchester, Milford, Montville, New Britain, New London, Newington, Shelton, Simsbury, Southington, Wallingford, Waterbury and Windsor.

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Least Original Breakfast

Cheeseburger Omelette with Pancakes, Butter and Syrup at IHOP

  • 1,990 Calories
  • 45g of Saturated Fat
  • 4,580 mg of Sodium
  • 44g of added sugar
  • 1,005 mg of Cholesterol

IHOP has locations in Bloomfield, Hamden, Manchester, Newington, Orange, Southington, Stamford, Wallingford and Waterbury.


Worst Adapted Pasta

Pasta Napoletana at The Cheesecake Factory

  • 2,310 Calories
  • 79g of Saturated Fat
  • 4,370 mg of Sodium

The Cheesecake Factory has locations in Danbury, Stamford, Trumbull and West Hartford.


Worst Cheese in a Leading Role

Cheese Curd Bacon Burger with Fries at Buffalo Wild Wings

  • 1,950 Calories
  • 53g of Saturated Fat
  • 4,700 mg of Sodium

Buffalo Wild Wings has locations in Waterbury, Southington, North Haven, Wethersfield, Milford, Danbury, Windsor, Manchester and Stamford


Most Damage from a Supporting Vegetable

16 ox. Prime Rib, Loaded Sweet Potato, Caesar Salad at Texas Roadhouse

  • 2,820 Calories
  • 72g of Saturated Fat
  • 5,330 mg of Sodium
  • 51g of Added Sugar

Texas Roadhouse has locations in Danbury, West Haven, New London, Waterbury and Manchester.


Worst Cocktail Design

The Flying Gorilla at The Cheesecake Factory

  • 950 Calories
  • 26g Saturated Fat
  • 60g Added Sugar

The Cheesecake Factory has locations in Danbury, Stamford, Trumbull and West Hartford.


Worst Original Appetizer

The Carnivore Pizzadilla at Dave & Buster's

  • 1,970 Calories
  • 67g of Saturated Fat
  • 4,440 mg of Sodium

There is a Dave & Buster's in Manchester and one is planned for Milford next year.

You can read more about each of the award recipients by clicking here.

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