Fatburger is Coming

Crain's Chicago informs us that Kanye is bringing Chicago's first Fatburger restaurant to Orland Park and his company has rights to open 10 Fatburgers in Chicago.

The name says it all, not that it's much worse than some other joints. I suppose we should be grateful for their candor.

Let's take a look:

Fatburger: 520 calories, 270 fat calories, 29 g of fat (11 g saturated), 90 mg cholesterol, 880 mg sodium, 32 g carbs, 7 g fiber, 3 g sugar, 30 g protein

Fat Fries: 550 calories, 240 fat calories, 26 g fat (4.5 g saturated), 0 mg cholesterol (thanks for the cholesterol free oil), 75 mg sodium, 72 g carbs, 8 g fiber, 0 g sugar, 8 g protein

They do offer Skinny Fries, which have 60 less calories, but 840 mg of sodium. I can only assume the 75 mg for the Fat Fries is a misprint.

Fatburger uses "100% pure lean beef", so that's something, and they make to order (no heat lamps, thank you).

Lest you want to go the turkey or veggie route:

Turkeyburger: 550 calories, 280 fat calories, 31 g fat (8 g saturated), 130 mg cholesterol, 900 mg sodium, 38 g carbs, 5 g fiber, 2 g sugar, 30 g protein

Veggieburger: 430 calories, 110 fat calories, 12 g fat (3.5 g saturated), 15 mg cholesterol, 1180 mg sodium, 45 g carbs, 12 g fiber, 8 g sugar, 35 g protein

This doesn't even count bacon or cheese and it isn't clear what is assumed for other toppings and condiments. The Grilled Chicken competes with the Veggieburger on fat calories. The trade off is high sodium and fiber ( for the veggie) vs higher cholesterol and less sodium (for the chicken). The chicken packs "only" 740 mg of sodium for its 360 calories. The hot dog only has 380 calories, but sneaks in 200 fat calories and 990 mg of sodium.

The Kingburger and Sausage and Egg Sandwich are hardly worth discussing. If you choose those options, you don't really want to know what the stats are. The Fat Salad Wedge is just a lettuce wedge with diced bacon, tomatoes and dressing and comes in at 70 calories. I'm betting nobody is eating that. Maybe with a side of chili or some onion rings.

According to the menu, Great Addons include bacon, egg, chili and cheese. I'm wondering if I can get bacon, egg and cheese on the Kingburger with the 1/2 pound of beef. Chili would just make it hard to eat.

I bet the shakes are good, but ranging from 700-880 calories each, I'm not sure where I would put that. Maybe my ass. I've been sitting alot at work and I could use some extra cushion.

Happy munching Orland Parkers.