When it comes to fast food, it’s a bit of a necessary evil. We get busy with work, running kids all over town, and grabbing drive-thru dinners because it’s late and we don’t feel like cooking. There’s one fast-food restaurant that Missourians love, but according to a new report, it’s not exactly the healthiest choice.

Why Taco Bell Made the List

We all know fast food isn’t the healthiest choice, but sometimes you just need to feed your family, and fast food is the quickest answer.

Missouri’s favorite fast-food restaurant is Taco Bell, and the not-so-great news is that it landed at number three on the list of the unhealthiest fast-food restaurants in the U.S.

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How Many Calories Are in Popular Orders?

World Atlas says that,

 The Double Steak Grilled Cheese Burrito packs 910 calories alone. A Crunchwrap Supreme combo (Crunchwrap, fries and 20-oz soda) lands around 1,140 calories.

I mean, can any fast-food place really be healthy? I guess there’s Panera, where you can grab a salad, and some of these fast-food spots do have healthier options like salsa. But let’s be honest, are you really going to Taco Bell for a salad when you roll up to the drive-thru?

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