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The most unhealthy breakfasts from across the country

We all know how important it is to have breakfast in the morning. But while some give us fuel to start the day, others pack in high levels of fat, sodium and sugar that lead to broken diets and sometimes severe health problems. Here is a look at 15 of the most unhealthy breakfast options from across the country.

 
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Cheesecake Factory Bruleed French Toast

Cheesecake Factory Bruleed French Toast
(Center for Science in the Public Interest via latimes.com)

This establishment has been dubbed the most unhealthy eatery in the country, so of course it serves the worst breakfast for you. French toast is already an unhealthy breakfast option, but this rendition of the dish clocks in at 2,780 calories.

 
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IHOP Country Fried Steak & Eggs with Gravy

IHOP Country Fried Steak & Eggs with Gravy
(http://www.foodspotting.com/places/192897-ihop-albany)

This is another restaurant not known for diet-friendly food options, but you're better of sticking to a plate of buttermilk pancakes than ordering this heart-stopping plate, which clocks in at about 1,530 calories and 3,900 milligrams of sodium.

 
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Dunkin' Donuts Big N' Toasted

Dunkin' Donuts Big N' Toasted
(Kevin Slane for bdcwire.com)

A donut itself isn't the best choice for breakfast, but it's a lot better than ordering this meal from the beloved establishment, which packs in 43 grams of fat — 14 grams saturated fat — and 345 milligrams of cholesterol.

 
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Hardee's Breakfast Platter with Bacon

Hardee's Breakfast Platter with Bacon
(news.foodfacts.info)

Bacon is not a healthy breakfast option, no matter what you put it in. But this meal really puts this fast food option over the top.

 
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Burger King Ultimate Breakfast Platter

Burger King Ultimate Breakfast Platter
(daytondining.com)

It happens — sometimes you are in a hurry and would rather get drive-through breakfast than go to work on an empty stomach. However, it is probably best to avoid anything with the word "platter" in it.

 
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Waffle House Buttermilk Waffle

Waffle House Buttermilk Waffle
(Marg (CaymanDesigns)/Food.com)

No, this isn't the most unhealthy thing on the restaurant chain's menu — those honors go to the 1,030-calorie pork chop breakfast. Still, one buttermilk waffle at 314 calories packs 23 grams of fat and 45 grams of carbs. And to think that people go out of their way to reinvent this in their own kitchens...

 
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Friendly's Yogurt Parfait Breakfast

Friendly's Yogurt Parfait Breakfast
(eatthis.com)

As "Eat This Not That" points out, yogurt can be a great breakfast option. This sugary concoction, however, contains 640 calories and 22 grams of fat.

 
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Jamba Juice Peanut Butter Moo'd

Jamba Juice Peanut Butter Moo'd
(jambalv.com)

Yes, Jamba Juice has some healthy smoothie options. And yes, peanut butter in small amounts can be a good source of protein. But you can throw those things out the window if you order this 980-calorie cup to go.

 
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Subway Breakfast Mega Melt

Subway Breakfast Mega Melt
(Subway for NOLA.com)

It is possible to get a descently healthy flatbread sandwich from Subway. But this monster creation, packed with fatty meats, is packed with 1,120 calories and 545 milligrams of cholesterol. Not the healthiest choice by a long shot.

 
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Carl's Jr. Breakfast Burger

Carl's Jr. Breakfast Burger
(Malcom Bedell/LA Weekly)

Here's something that will challenge your heart to beat properly: this breakfast option, clocking in at 830 calories, is 50 percent fat.

 
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Denny's Peanut Butter Cup Pancake Breakfast

Denny's Peanut Butter Cup Pancake Breakfast
(eatthis.com)

Honestly, even the "fit fare" on the Denny's menu isn't going to keep you fit. This pancake breakfast, which comes with eggs and hash browns, puts every other dish to shame with a colossal 1,510 calories, 395 milligrams of cholesterol and 2,440 milligrams of sodium.

 
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Panera's Pecan Roll

Panera's Pecan Roll
(panerabread.com)

CalorieKing.com reports that in order to burn off one of these 739-calorie treats, it would take 193 minutes of walking, 85 minutes of jogging, just over an hour of swimming or a 99-minute bike ride.

 
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Starbucks Sausage, Egg & Cheddar Sandwich

Starbucks Sausage, Egg & Cheddar Sandwich
(Jerry Cleveland/ Denver post/ Getty Images)

Starbucks is kind enough to list the nutritional facts for its breakfast foods right on the menu, so you can surely pick one of the healthier alternatives to this fatty, sodium-filled breakfast option.

 
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Bagel with Cream Cheese — from anywhere

Bagel with Cream Cheese — from anywhere
(Anacleto Rapping/ Los Angeles Times/ Getty Images)

Of all the breads you could ingest first thing in the morning, a bagel — even a whole grain bagel — is the worst option for your waistline and your overall health. Add to that cream cheese, which has absolutely no nutritional value, and you have one of the most unhealthy breakfast options ever conceived by man.

 
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Grocery Store Cereal

Grocery Store Cereal
(Geri Lavrov/ Moment Mobile/ Getty Images)

Not EVERY cereal. The brightly colored kinds with their cupfuls of added sugar are why this store-bought food tops lists across the Internet as a culprit for diabetes. Froot Loops? There are few things worse to put in your body first thing in the morning.

Chelena Goldman grew up on a street where the boys played street hockey and yelling at baseball and football over the radio was a standard -- making life as a sports geek the perfect fit. She believes in dominance on the blue line, good red wine, and the theory that you can never be too overdressed for any occasion. You can find her gabbing away on Twitter at @ChelenaGoldman.

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