DINING OUT: Denny’s

Here are some of the worst, better, and middle of the road choices of what they offer standard at Denny’s. To view the full menu, go here:

http://dennys.com/…/2022-11/oct22_Nutrition_Guide.pdf…

TIP: If you are 55+, Denny’s makes popular dinner entrees but slightly smaller. If you are not, just follow the adage of KISS: keep it simple sweetheart. Don’t get starry-eyed with all the glitz and glam of the Denny’s menu.

BETTER CHOICES ******************

Breakfast: Fit Slam

Calories 450
Fat 12g (2.5g sat. fat)
Sugar 22g
Sodium 860mg
Protein 27g

Dinner: Sirloin Steak w/ Dinner Bread, Broccoli and Red-skinned Mashed Potatoes, No Gravy

Calories 705
Fat 31g (11g sat. fat)
Sugar 5g
Sodium 2130mg
Protein 55g

Dessert: Pumpkin Pie, slice

Calories 400
Fat 14g (7g sat. fat)
Sugar 26g
Sodium 460mg
Protein 6g

MEDIOCRE CHOICES ******************

Breakfast: Classic Benny Breakfast w/ Hash Browns

Calories 720
Fat 37g (12g sat. fat)
Sugar 12g
Sodium 2110mg
Protein 32g

Dinner: Mama D’s Pot Roast Bowl w/ Dinner Bread

Calories 760
Fat 32g (11g sat. fat)
Sugar 11g
Sodium 3040mg
Protein 54g

Dessert: Pecan Pie, slice

Calories 520
Fat 25g (8g sat. fat)
Sugar 32g
Sodium 570mg
Protein 5g

WORST CHOICES ******************

Breakfast: Cinnamon Roll Pancake Breakfast w/ Cream Cheese Icing, Hash Browns, Sunny Side Up Eggs, Bacon

Calories 1610
Fat 65g (22.5g sat. fat)
Sugar 129g
Sodium 3020mg
Protein 36g

Entree: Nashville Hot Chicken Melt and Onion Rings

Calories 1660
Fat 108g (29.5g sat. fat)
Sugar 24g
Sodium 3790mg
Protein 54g

Dessert: Pecan Panookie

Calories 960
Fat 54g (29g sat. fat)
Sugar 81g
Sodium 480mg
Protein 10g

The BEST choices would probably be the 2eggs, turkey bacon, wheat toast with fruit for breakfast; salmon with zucchini and squash; and a kid’s-sized strawberry ice cream for dessert.

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Sources: Cheesecake Factory, Tripadvisor