Hidden Sources of Trans Fat

Make smarter food choices with our handy guide to common items' trans fat content.

By Bridget Nelson and Tara Pringle
From readersdigest.com
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What's on the Menu?

By now, you've probably heard about the dangers of trans fats and why you should limit them in your diet. Sometimes it's easy to guess when our favorite treats have trans fat (like a Dunkin' Donut indulgence). But trans fat can even show up in foods that sound like healthier options. Navigating the world of trans fats can be tricky, but here's a roundup of everyday foods and their trans fat content to help you along the way.

FAST FOOD ITEM HIDDEN TRANS FAT
Taco Bell ½ lb. Beef and Potato Burrito 3.5 g
Taco Bell Nachos BellGrande 5 g
Pizza Hut Meat Lover's pizza (1 slice) 0.5 g
McDonalds Large order of French fries 8 g
McDonalds Chicken Selects Premium Breast Strips (10) 9 g
McDonalds Deluxe Breakfast 11 g
McDonalds Baked Apple Pie 4.5 g
Burger King King size order of French fries 7 g
Burger King Triple Whopper with Cheese 3.5 g
Burger King Tendercrisp Chicken Sandwich 4 g
Burger King Chicken Fries (9 piece) 4.5 g
Burger King French Toast Sticks 4.5 g
Wendy's Homestyle Chicken Strips 3 g
KFC 1 piece of extra crispy chicken (breast) 5 g
KFC 1 piece of extra crispy chicken (thigh) 3 g
KFC Triple Crunch Sandwich 4.5 g
KFC Honey Barbecue Wings (6) 4.5 g
KFC Fiery Buffalo Wings (6) 3.5 g
KFC Boneless Sweet & Spicy Wings (6) 4.5 g
KFC Popcorn Chicken (individual size) 4.5 g
KFC Popcorn Chicken (family size) 14 g
KFC 1 biscuit 3.5 g
KFC Chicken Pot Pie 14 g
Long John Silver Ultimate Fish Sandwich 5 g
Long John Silver Battered chicken 4.5 g
A&W All-American Food Original Bacon Double Cheeseburger 4 g
A&W All-American Food Chili/Cheese Fries 3.5 g
Dairy Queen Chicken Strip Basket (includes French fries, Texas toast, and gravy) 12 g
Dairy Queen Onion Rings 7 g
Dairy Queen ½ GrillBurger with Cheese 4.5 g
Dairy Queen Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Blizzard (medium) 4 g
Boston Market Pastry Top Chicken Pot Pie 7 g
Boston Market Boston Sirloin Dip Carver Sandwich 7 g
Boston Market Chocolate Cake 4.5 g
Arby's Apple Turnover 6 g
White Castle Double Cheeseburger 1 g
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