FRYday #2
Friday, August 13, 2010 at 3:50 PM filed under Diet & Nutrition postings
Beware of fried appetizers, as they can pack more punch than your entree; especially if you're at the Outback Steakhouse. While the chain may best be known for it's family-friendly environment and playful Australian-theme, it is slowly becoming infamous for it's offering of their Bloomin' Onion and Aussie Cheese Fries.
Bloomin' Onion:
| |
Per Serving |
Total |
| Calories |
258.6 cal |
1551.9 cal |
| |
| Carbohydrates |
31.0 g |
186.2 g |
| |
| Dietary Fiber |
4.2 g |
25.1 g |
| |
| Total Fat |
13.8 g |
82.9 g |
| |
| Saturated Fat |
5.3 g |
31.9 g |
| |
| Protein |
4.6 g |
27.7 g |
| |
| Cholesterol |
14.8 mg |
89.0 mg |
| |
| Sodium |
918.1 mg |
5508.5 mg |
Aussie Cheese Fries:
| |
Per Serving |
Total |
| Calories |
356.0 cal |
2135.8 cal |
| |
| Carbohydrates |
23.1 g |
138.6 g |
| |
| Dietary Fiber |
2.7 g |
16.4 g |
| |
| Total Fat |
25.1 g |
150.6 g |
| |
| Saturated Fat |
12.0 g |
72.0 g |
| |
| Trans Fat |
0.0 g |
0.0 g |
| |
| Protein |
10.4 g |
62.2 g |
| |
| Cholesterol |
41.1 mg |
246.8 mg |
| |
| Sodium |
390.7 mg |
2344.4 mg |
Even if a person were to only have one serving for each appetizer, they would be consuming roughly 600 calories and 39g of fat
before the typical calorie-loaded steak entree (with complimentary salad, bread, and side order) arrives at the table. It should also be noted that these estimates are fairly conservative since Outback's official nutritional information (posted) differs with that of varying reports of nutritional values. While Outback's brand has spread over the years, it is highly doubtful that their main goal was to top a list of the "
20 Worst Foods in America."
