Olive Garden's "Tour of Italy" plate
Those crusaders at the Center for Science in the Public Interest are always looking out for our health, especially when it concerns the nutritional value of restaurant food.
Its latest examination is the sodium content of entrees at 17 chain restaurants. It found that 85 of the 102 meals contained more than a day's worth of sodium. Here are the worst offenders, according to the study:
- Red Lobster Admirals' Feast with Caesar Salad, Creamy Lobster Topped Mashed Potato, Cheddar Bay Biscuit, and a Lemonade: 7,106 mg
- Chili's Buffalo Chicken Fajitas (with tortillas and condiments) and a Dr Pepper: 6,916 mg
- Chili's Honey-Chipotle Ribs with Mashed Potatoes with Gravy, Seasonal Vegetables, and a Dr Pepper: 6,440 mg
- Olive Garden Tour of Italy (lasagna) with a Breadstick, Garden Fresh Salad with House Dressing, and a Coca-Cola: 6,176 mg
- Olive Garden Chicken Parmigiana with a Breadstick, Garden Fresh Salad with House Dressing, and Raspberry Leonade: 5,735 mg
