Often, we fail to realize how many calories we rack up with each adult beverage we order at the swim-up bar because, hey, it’s vacation. Before you go ordering three more rounds, take a gander on what you could be biting into instead. The results may shock you.
1. Margarita = 2 Slices of Domino’s Cali Chicken Bacon Ranch Pizza
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Both pan out to be about 680 calories. Gulp.
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2. Long Island Iced Tea = Medium Dairy Queen Oreo Blizzard
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Yes, an Oreo blizzard. Whichever you choose, they end up costing you around 780 calories. One tiny drink or one massively loaded cup of ice cream? Yeah, I’ll take the Blizzard.
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3. Piña Colada = Chipotle Steak Burrito Bowl
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A steak burrito bowl maximized by meat, cheese and sour cream matches the 645 calories in a piña colada.
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4. Mudslide = McDonald’s Quarter Pounder Deluxe
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This is definitely a tough one to choose between, but either choice is 600 calories. Take your pick.
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5. Mai Tai = Auntie Anne’s Mini Pretzel Dogs
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At 610 calories, you can either have a drink or a bunch of adorable hot dogs. The choice is yours.
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6. Grasshopper Martini = Panera Mac & Cheese
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What’s sad about this one is the mac & cheese is actually 35 calories less than a 525 calorie martini. Who can pass up a bowl of this heavenly, cheesy pasta?
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7. White Russian vs. Chick-fil-A 8-Count Nuggets
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The nuggets are a mere 410 calories while the White Russian will cost you 425 calories. Did I mention you can have Chick-fil-A dipping sauce too? Yeah. You can.
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8. Chocotini = Sonic Mozzarella Sticks
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At 440 calories each, I’d definitely go with the fried cheese. Mozz sticks are life.
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So whichever you choose, make sure you at least know your options. Snack wisely and drink responsibly.