The unhealthiest meals you can order at 9 American chain restaurants

A Belgian waffle is topped with fried chicken strips, two poached eggs, Hollandaise sauce, maple-butter syrup, and comes with a side of breakfast potatoes.

This dish has more calories in it than the average person should consume in a day.

Calories: 2,580

Saturated fat: 86 grams (four days' worth)

Sodium: 3,390 milligrams

Sugar: 15 teaspoons

This gluttonous sandwich has the same amount of calories as three McDonald's Big Macs and medium-sized fries.

A generous scoop of macaroni and cheese is added to a beef short rib sandwich in this meal. With a side of tater tots, this combination is to be avoided if you're watching your waistline.

Calories: 1,190 calories

Saturated fat: 42 grams

Sodium: 3,390 milligrams

The Whole Hog Burger includes five types of meat: beef, sausage, bacon, prosciutto, and pepperoni. As if that weren't enough, there's also four types of cheese, garlic mayo, and pickles sandwiched between two buns.

This all comes with fries and onion rings, of course.

Calories: 2,850

Saturated Fat: 62 grams (three days' worth)

Sodium: 9,790 milligrams (nine days' worth)

Crispy flour tortillas mixed with cinnamon and sugar are topped with scoops of ice cream and cheesecake bites, then drizzled with chocolate and caramel sauce.

Calories: 2,100

Saturated fat: 64 grams

Sugar: 30 teaspoons of sugar

The chain describes the 44-ounce beverage as "sippable candy," perhaps because the drink is made with 1 1/4 cups of sugar.

Calories: 970

Applebee's gives its customers the option of picking two to five appetizers and/or bar snacks and counting it as one menu item. While there are numerous options to choose from, most have startling nutritional information.

For instance:

• Cheeseburger Egg Rolls: 630 calories
• Chicken Quesadilla: 610 calories
• Spinach & Artichoke Dip: 960 calories

In the "Romano's House Favorite," two pounds of pork and roasted Parmesan potatoes swim in marsala wine sauce, caramelized onions, and mushrooms.

Calories: 1,800

Saturated fat: 43 grams

Sodium: 3,700 milligrams

A 14-inch white-flour roll is topped with grilled steak, white American cheese, peppers, and onions, and drizzled with Jersey Mike's spicy chipotle mayo.

Calories: 1,850

Saturated Fat: 30 grams

Sodium: 4,330 milligrams

Each couple can choose an appetizer or flat bread (or two side salads), two pasta dishes, and dessert. To add to the bargain, Maggiano's adds two more pastas into the deal so you can take the meals home.

Items are generally fairly unhealthy, for example:

• Mozzarella Marinara appetizer: 1,530 calories
• Taylor Street Baked Ziti: 1,400 calories
• Fettuccini Alfredo: 1,560 calories
• Warm Apply Crostada: 1,180 calories