What 2,000 Calories Look Like

The new year is a great time to start fresh, and for many, this includes living a healthier lifestyle by eating better and losing weight. But if you’re a person who like to eat out, you’re out of luck, because many restaurants continue to serve meals that can easily ruin a person diet. The good news is, not all places serve meals that often contains a full day’s worth of calories. Check out these photos by Upshot and see what a 2,000-calorie meal or dish look like in some of our nation’s restaurant chains. [Above: Potbelly – Orange Mango juice (250), big Italian sandwich with mayonnaise (1,088), chips (220), cookie (420)]

Chipotle: Carnitas burrito (945), chips and guacamole (770), Coke (276).
Shake Shack: Double ShackBurger (770), fries (470), Black and White shake (760).

 

Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse: Cowboy ribeye steak (1,690), martini (230).

 

P.F. Chang’s: Spinach (120), dumplings (195), orange beef (565), pad thai (580), caramel cake (430), wine (125).
Olive Garden: Salad (150), breadstick (140), Tour of Italy sampler (1,500), quartino of wine (230).

 

Ihop: Classic Skillet, with sausage (1,880); orange juice (110).
Maggiano’s Little Italy: Zuccotto cake (1,790), cappuccino (220).

 

Cheesecake Factory: Farfalle with chicken (2,410)

 

Sonic: Peanut Butter Caramel Pie Shake (2,090).

 

Burger King: Double Whopper with cheese (1,070), onion rings (410), vanilla milkshake (550).

 

McDonald’s: Crispy Chicken sandwich with bacon (750), fries (340), Coke (200), McFlurry with Oreos (690).
Wendy’s: Baconator Cheeseburger (940), Potato with bacon and cheese (520), Caesar salad (250), Coke (320).

 

Subway: Cold-cut combo (375), chips (230), chicken noodle soup with oyster crackers (155), cookie (220), Buffalo-chicken salad (360), Coke (200), egg-and-cheese flatbread (370), juice (100).

 

Starbucks: Java Chip Frappucino (460), latte (190), orange mango smoothie (270), grilled cheese (580), popcorn (125), sausage croissant (410).
Pizza Hut: Meat Lover’s Stuffed Crust pizza (880), baked wings with blue cheese (340), Mountain Dew (440), two cookies (360).

 

At Home: Yogurt with fruit and nuts (210), toast and jam (85), coffee (2), beef stir-fry and farro (400), diet soda (0), pretzels (220), pear (100), chicken and arugula (490), Brussels sprouts and squash (55), water (0), wine (120), cookies (200)

 

At Home: Butternut squash hash with fried egg (175), turkey chili (410), tortilla chips (120), water (0), coffee (2), chicken wings (280), berries with yogurt (130), orecchiette with chicken sausage and broccoli rabe (435), beer (155), ice cream with poached pear (370)