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THE 40 DESSERTS WITH THE MOST CALORIES

Any room left for dessert? Not if you know what you’re dumping into your stomach. The Daily Beast scoured the nutritional info to find the 40 deadliest restaurant meal-enders.

Published Jun. 6 2010 11:16AM EDT

galleries/2010/06/06/40-desserts-that-can-kill-you/worst-desserts---applebees-chocolate-chip-cookie-sundae_zxupx1

galleries/2010/06/06/40-desserts-that-can-kill-you/worst-desserts---applebees-chocolate-chip-cookie-sundae_sm5jda — Applebee’s
Calories: 1,660
Saturated fat (g): 51
Sodium (mg): 1,020
Carbohydrates (g): 224

galleries/2010/06/06/40-desserts-that-can-kill-you/worst-desserts---new-york-cheesecake_dxwuol — Romano’s Macaroni Grill
Calories: 1,650
Saturated fat (g): 54
Sodium (mg): 980
Carbohydrates (g): 179

galleries/2010/06/06/40-desserts-that-can-kill-you/worst-desserts---chocolate-cake_ntosfo — Romano’s Macaroni Grill
Calories: 1,580
Saturated fat (g): 47
Sodium (mg): 1030
Carbohydrates (g): 147

galleries/2010/06/06/40-desserts-that-can-kill-you/worst-desserts---pf-changs-great-wall-of-chocolate_zq4qbi — P.F. Chang’s
Calories: 1,532
Saturated fat (g): 24
Sodium (mg): 1,420
Carbohydrates (g): 244

galleries/2010/06/06/40-desserts-that-can-kill-you/worst-desserts---sonic-snickers-blast_bj6evt — Sonic Drive-In
Calories: 1,210
Saturated fat (g): 38
Sodium (mg): 860
Carbohydrates (g): 157

galleries/2010/06/06/40-desserts-that-can-kill-you/worst-desserts---brownie_ssqnkx — Applebee’s
Calories: 1,290
Saturated fat (g): 31
Sodium (mg): 740
Carbohydrates (g): 172

galleries/2010/06/06/40-desserts-that-can-kill-you/worst-desserts---red-lobster-chocolate-wave_lnuuhc — Red Lobster
Calories: 1,490
Saturated fat (g): 25
Sodium (mg): 950
Carbohydrates (g): 172

galleries/2010/06/06/40-desserts-that-can-kill-you/worst-desserts---chilis-chocolate-chip-paradise-cake_qu6jxp — Chili's
Calories: 1,290
Saturated fat (g): 33
Sodium (mg): 680
Carbohydrates (g): 163

galleries/2010/06/06/40-desserts-that-can-kill-you/worst-desserts---houlihans-italian-style-donuts_x5k2sk — Houlihan’s
Calories: 1,137
Saturated fat (g): 18
Sodium (mg): 992
Carbohydrates (g): 188

galleries/2010/06/06/40-desserts-that-can-kill-you/worst-desserts---sonic-butterfinger-blast_jsy40v — Sonic Drive-In
Calories: 1,100
Saturated fat (g): 38
Sodium (mg): 610
Carbohydrates (g): 132

galleries/2010/06/06/40-desserts-that-can-kill-you/worst-desserts---crispetti_lljzbb — Romano’s Macaroni Grill
Calories: 1,210
Saturated fat (g): 24
Sodium (mg): 480
Carbohydrates (g): 200

galleries/2010/06/06/40-desserts-that-can-kill-you/worst-desserts---chilis-brownie-sundae_jmgar5 — Chili’s
Calories: 1,340
Saturated fat (g): 30
Sodium (mg): 320
Carbohydrates (g): 188

galleries/2010/06/06/40-desserts-that-can-kill-you/worst-desserts---chevys-deep-fried-ice-cream_ao5ghl — Chevy's
Calories: 1,100
Saturated fat (g): 25
Sodium (mg): 750
Carbohydrates (g): 131

galleries/2010/06/06/40-desserts-that-can-kill-you/worst-desserts---blondie_sxpotd — Applebee's
Calories: 990
Saturated fat (g): 28
Sodium (mg): 870
Carbohydrates (g): 116

galleries/2010/06/06/40-desserts-that-can-kill-you/worst-desserts---chilis-white-chocolate-molten-cake_cgon0o — Chili’s
Calories: 1,250
Saturated fat (g): 24
Sodium (mg): 460
Carbohydrates (g): 150

galleries/2010/06/06/40-desserts-that-can-kill-you/worst-desserts---chevys-ooey-gooey-chocolate-sundae_pm9xvy — Chevy's
Calories: 1,020
Saturated fat (g): 23
Sodium (mg): 650
Carbohydrates (g): 145

galleries/2010/06/06/40-desserts-that-can-kill-you/worst-desserts---perkins-chocolate-chipper-sundae_weloui — Perkins Restaurant
Calories: 1,000
Saturated fat (g): 32
Sodium (mg): 410
Carbohydrates (g): 122

galleries/2010/06/06/40-desserts-that-can-kill-you/worst-desserts---red-lobster-warm-chocolate-chip-lava-cookie_ni4nje — Red Lobster
Calories: 1,070
Saturated fat (g): 23
Sodium (mg): 470
Carbohydrates (g): 142

galleries/2010/06/06/40-desserts-that-can-kill-you/worst-desserts---olive-garden-zeppoli_nuqdy1 — Olive Garden
Calories: 1,130
Saturated fat (g): 5
Sodium (mg): 665
Carbohydrates (g): 172

galleries/2010/06/06/40-desserts-that-can-kill-you/worst-desserts---steak-n-shake-chocolate-chip-cookie-sundae_ltjssf — Steak ‘n Shake
Calories: 840
Saturated fat (g): 26
Sodium (mg): 530
Carbohydrates (g): 107

galleries/2010/06/06/40-desserts-that-can-kill-you/worst-desserts---olive-garden-while-chocolate-raspberry-cheesecake_fadtrn — Olive Garden
Calories: 890
Saturated fat (g): 36
Sodium (mg): 490
Carbohydrates (g): 70

galleries/2010/06/06/40-desserts-that-can-kill-you/worst-desserts---perkins-peanut-butter-silk-pie_aukwo6 — Perkins Restaurant
Calories: 960
Saturated fat (g): 33
Sodium (mg): 420
Carbohydrates (g): 73

galleries/2010/06/06/40-desserts-that-can-kill-you/worst-desserts---pf-changs-banana-spring-rolls_u0wsoo — P.F. Chang’s
Calories: 940
Saturated fat (g): 16
Sodium (mg): 512
Carbohydrates (g): 136

galleries/2010/06/06/40-desserts-that-can-kill-you/worst-desserts---houlihans-smores_glx6cm — Houlihan’s
Calories: 985
Saturated fat (g): 13
Sodium (mg): 382
Carbohydrates (g): 180

galleries/2010/06/06/40-desserts-that-can-kill-you/worst-desserts---houlihans-bourban-pecan-pie_xpncr7 — Houlihan’s
Calories: 954
Saturated fat (g): 26
Sodium (mg): 441
Carbohydrates (g): 98

galleries/2010/06/06/40-desserts-that-can-kill-you/worst-desserts---outback-steakhouse-classic-cheesecake_ktp2xw — Outback Steakhouse
Calories: 991
Saturated fat (g): 15
Sodium (mg): 353
Carbohydrates (g): 171

galleries/2010/06/06/40-desserts-that-can-kill-you/worst-desserts---dominos-cinna-stix_pmwvxj — Domino's
Calories: 940
Saturated fat (g): 9
Sodium (mg): 690
Carbohydrates (g): 109

galleries/2010/06/06/40-desserts-that-can-kill-you/worst-desserts---dennys-carrot-cake_n6ufwm — Denny's
Calories: 820
Saturated fat (g): 16
Sodium (mg): 660
Carbohydrates (g): 100

galleries/2010/06/06/40-desserts-that-can-kill-you/worst-desserts---outback-steakhouse-thunder-down-under_slegmw — Outback Steakhouse
Calories: 956
Saturated fat (g): 44
Sodium (mg): 200
Carbohydrates (g): 68

galleries/2010/06/06/40-desserts-that-can-kill-you/worst-desserts---dennys-french-silk-pie_cqvs2j — Denny's
Calories: 770
Saturated fat (g): 30
Sodium (mg): 400
Carbohydrates (g): 59
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galleries/2010/06/06/40-desserts-that-can-kill-you/worst-desserts---dq-oreo-brownie-earthquake_cjrpvj — Dairy Queen
Calories: 760
Saturated fat (g): 16
Sodium (mg): 400
Carbohydrates (g): 117

galleries/2010/06/06/40-desserts-that-can-kill-you/worst-desserts---old-spaghetti-factory-chocolate-truffle-mousse-cake_ygehb2 — Old Spaghetti Factory
Calories: 850
Saturated fat (g): 25
Sodium (mg): 70
Carbohydrates (g): 118

galleries/2010/06/06/40-desserts-that-can-kill-you/worst-desserts---steak-and-shake-walnut-brownie-fudge-sundae_awfxbl — Steak ‘n Shake
Calories: 820
Saturated fat (g): 21
Sodium (mg): 350
Carbohydrates (g): 106
JUAN MONINO www.juanmonino

galleries/2010/06/06/40-desserts-that-can-kill-you/worst-desserts---olive-garden-torta-di-chocolate_kjrt6m — Olive Garden
Calories: 800
Saturated fat (g): 29
Sodium (mg): 125
Carbohydrates (g): 75

galleries/2010/06/06/40-desserts-that-can-kill-you/worst-desserts---dq-peanut-butter-parfait_lpnfum — Dairy Queen
Calories: 700
Saturated fat (g): 16
Sodium (mg): 360
Carbohydrates (g): 94

galleries/2010/06/06/40-desserts-that-can-kill-you/worst-desserts---jack-in-the-box-churros_knzasm — Jack in the Box
Calories: 690
Saturated fat (g): 7
Sodium (mg): 550
Carbohydrates (g): 84

galleries/2010/06/06/40-desserts-that-can-kill-you/worst-desserts---dominos-chocolate-lava-crunch-cake_l22c2j — Domino's
Calories: 690
Saturated fat (g): 20
Sodium (mg): 340
Carbohydrates (g): 93

galleries/2010/06/06/40-desserts-that-can-kill-you/worst-desserts---mcdonalds-mcflurry_mltzek — McDonald's
Calories: 710
Saturated fat (g): 16
Sodium (mg): 220
Carbohydrates (g): 105

galleries/2010/06/06/40-desserts-that-can-kill-you/worst-desserts---warm-apple-crumble-a-la-mode_akpnj8 — Red Lobster
Calories: 770
Saturated fat (g): 13
Sodium (mg): 200
Carbohydrates (g): 11

galleries/2010/06/06/40-desserts-that-can-kill-you/worst-desserts---mcdonalds-oreo-mcflurry_isasfb — McDonald’s
Calories: 710
Saturated fat (g): 10
Sodium (mg): 320
Carbohydrates (g): 89
Leigh Beisch