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We tested "diet" entrees on the menu. The results from your area restaurants are eye-opening. If you're ordering low-cal from the menu, click here to view the results of our investigation.
Applebee's Cajun Lime Tilapia (WCPO)
Applebee's published in their menu that this "diet" entree had 6 grams of fat and 310 calories, but our investigation found that it actually had 14.3 grams of fat and 401 calories.
Applebee's Cajun Lime Tilapia (KNXV)
Applebee's published in their menu that this "diet" entree had 6 grams of fat and 310 calories, but our investigation found that it actually had 12.7 grams of fat and 399 calories.
Applebee's Chocolate Raspberry Layer Cake
Applebee's published in their menu that this "diet" dessert had 3 grams of fat and 230 calories, but our investigation found that it actually had 4.2 grams of fat and 202 calories.
Applebee's Garlic Herb Chicken
Applebee's published in their menu that this "diet" entree had 6 grams of fat and 370 calories, but our investigation found that it actually had 18 grams of fat and 373 calories.
Applebee's Grilled Chili-Lime Chicken Salad
Applebee's published in their menu that this "diet" entree had 6 grams of fat and 250 calories, but our investigation found that it actually had 8.7 grams of fat and 162 calories.
Applebee's Italian Chicken and Portobello Sandwich
Applebee's published in their menu that this "diet" entree had 6 grams of fat and 360 calories, but our investigation found that it actually had 18.6 grams of fat and 395 calories.
Applebee's Steak and Portobello Sandwich
Applebee's published in their menu that this "diet" entree had 10 grams of fat and 330 calories, but our investigation found that it actually had 19.6 grams of fat and 393 calories.
Applebee's Tortilla Chicken Melt Appetizer
Applebee's published in their menu that this "diet" appetizer had 13 grams of fat and 480 calories, but our investigation found that it actually had 21.4 grams of fat and 472 calories.
Cheesecake Factory's Bread and Butter
We tested this item from their menu and found that it had 65.6 grams of fat and 1428 calories.
Cheesecake Factory's Weight Management Asian Chicken Salad
Cheeksecake Factory published in their menu that this "diet" entree had 590 calories, but our investigation found that it actually had 596 calories.
Cheesecake Factory's Weight Management California Salad
Cheesecake Factory published in their menu that this "diet" entree had 590 calories, but our investigation found that it actually had 392 calories.
Cheesecake Factory's Weight Management Pear and Endive Salad
Cheesecake Factory published in their menu that this "diet" entree had 590 calories, but our investigation found that it actually had 641 calories.
Cheesecake Factory's Weight Management Spicy Chicken Salad
Cheesecake Factory published in their menu that this "diet" entree had 590 calories, but our investigation found that it actually had 350 calories.
Chili's Guiltless Grill Black Bean Burger
Chili's published in their menu that this "diet" entree had 12 grams of fat and 650 calories, but our investigation found that it actually had 32.4 grams of fat and 770 calories.
Chili's Guiltless Grill Chicken Platter
Chili's published in their menu that this "diet" entree had 9 grams of fat and 580 calories, but our investigation found that it actually had 32.5 grams of fat and 627 calories.
Chili's Guiltless Grill Chicken Sandwich
Chili's published in their menu that this "diet" entree had 8 grams of fat and 490 calories, but our investigation found that it actually had 23.3 grams of fat and 566 calories.
Chili's Guiltless Grill Salmon
Chili's published in their menu that this "diet" entree had 14 grams of fat and 480 calories, but our investigation found that it actually had 35.5 grams of fat and 664 calories.
Macaroni Grill's Pollo Magro Skinny Chicken (WCPO)
Macaroni Grill published in their menu that this "diet" entree had 6 grams of fat and 500 calories, but our investigation found that it actually had 14 grams of fat and 320 calories.
Macaroni Grill's Pollo Magro Skinny Chicken (WXYZ)
Macaroni Grill published in their menu that this "diet" entree had 6 grams of fat and 500 calories, but our investigation found that it actually had 49.0 grams of fat and 1022 calories.
Macaroni Grill's Simple Salmon
Macaroni Grill published in their menu that this "diet" entree had 600 calories, but our investigation found that it actually had 555 calories.
On the Border's Chicken Fajitas
On the Border published in their menu that this "diet" entree had 9 grams of fat and 570 calories, but our investigation found that it actually had 26.5 grams of fat and 654 calories.
On the Border's Chips, Salsa, and Queso Dip
We tested this item from their menu and found that it had 117.1 grams of fat and 2067 calories.
Taco Bell's Fresco Bean Burrito
Taco Bell published in their menu that this "diet" entree had 7 grams of fat and 330 calories, but our investigation found that it actually had 19.1 grams of fat and 449 calories.
Taco Bell's Fresco Crunchy Taco
Taco Bell published in their menu that this "diet" entree had 8 grams of fat and 150 calories, but our investigation found that it actually had 10 grams of fat and 171 calories.
Taco Bell's Fresco Grilled Steak Soft Taco
Taco Bell published in their menu that this "diet" entree had 4.5 grams of fat and 160 calories, but our investigation found that it actually had 19.6 grams of fat and 297 calories.


Restaurants Involved

  

Read statements and quotes from the restaurants involved.

Statement from Applebee's/Weight Watchers
"Applebee’s has extremely high quality compliance standards for all our menu items. We regularly test our Weight Watchers menu items at an independent lab..."
Quotes from Howard Gordon, SVP of Communications, Cheesecake Factory
"Our menu is correct" "all of our salads were under 590..."
Statement from company spokesperson for Brinker International, owner of Chili's, Macaroni Grill and On the Border
"We strive to ensure nutritional information we provide to our guests is accurate based on standard recipes across our restaurants nationwide..."
Statement from Alex Malone at Taco Bell Corp.
"Taco Bell goes to great lengths to provide our customers with complete and truthful nutritional information, and we absolutely stand by the accuracy of our figures as published in our nutritional brochures and on our web site..."
Quote from Margo Wootan at The Center for Science in the Public Interest
"People have a right to know what's in their food," said Margo Wootan, of the Center for Science in the Public Interest. "How can you exercise personal responsibility and make an informed choice if you don't have basic information?"...
Statement from National Restaurant Association
According to the National Restaurant Association, three in four adults are trying to eat more healthfully than they did two years ago...
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