Introduction
When it comes to stadium food, it can be hard to make the right choice. With so many options, it can be difficult to know which ones are the best and which ones you should avoid. Unfortunately, some stadium foods are not as healthy as they seem. From greasy burgers to sugary snacks, there are some stadium foods that you should never order. In this article, we will be discussing the 11 worst stadium foods you should never order. We will also provide some healthier alternatives so you can still enjoy your stadium experience without sacrificing your health.
11 Worst Stadium Foods You Should Never Order — Eat This Not That
When you’re at a sporting event, it’s easy to get caught up in the excitement and indulge in some of the stadium’s offerings. But not all stadium food is created equal. Some of it is downright unhealthy and should be avoided at all costs. Here are 11 of the worst stadium foods you should never order.
1. Hot Dogs
Hot dogs are a classic stadium food, but they’re also one of the worst. Hot dogs are high in fat and sodium, and they’re usually made with low-quality meat. If you’re looking for a healthier option, try a veggie dog instead.
2. Nachos
Nachos are another popular stadium food, but they’re also one of the worst. Nachos are usually loaded with cheese, sour cream, and other unhealthy toppings. If you’re looking for a healthier option, try a veggie nacho platter instead.
3. French Fries
French fries are a staple at most stadiums, but they’re also one of the worst foods you can order. French fries are high in fat and calories, and they’re usually cooked in unhealthy oils. If you’re looking for a healthier option, try a side of roasted vegetables instead.
4. Fried Chicken
Fried chicken is another popular stadium food, but it’s also one of the worst. Fried chicken is high in fat and calories, and it’s usually cooked in unhealthy oils. If you’re looking for a healthier option, try grilled chicken instead.
5. Pizza
Pizza is a classic stadium food, but it’s also one of the worst. Pizza is usually loaded with cheese, processed meats, and other unhealthy toppings. If you’re looking for a healthier option, try a veggie pizza instead.
6. Burgers
Burgers are another popular stadium food, but they’re also one of the worst. Burgers are usually made with low-quality meat and are loaded with unhealthy toppings. If you’re looking for a healthier option, try a veggie burger instead.
7. Soft Drinks
Soft drinks are a staple at most stadiums, but they’re also one of the worst foods you can order. Soft drinks are high in sugar and calories, and they can lead to weight gain and other health problems. If you’re looking for a healthier option, try water or unsweetened tea instead.
8. Ice Cream
Ice cream is a classic stadium food, but it’s also one of the worst. Ice cream is high in sugar and calories, and it can lead to weight gain and other health problems. If you’re looking for a healthier option, try a frozen yogurt or fruit smoothie instead.
9. Popcorn
Popcorn is another popular stadium food, but it’s also one of the worst. Popcorn is usually loaded with butter and salt, and it can be high in calories. If you’re looking for a healthier option, try air-popped popcorn instead.
10. Pretzels
Pretzels are a classic stadium food, but they’re also one of the worst. Pretzels are usually high in sodium and calories, and they can be hard to digest. If you’re looking for a healthier option, try a whole-grain pretzel instead.
11. Candy
Candy is a popular stadium food, but it’s also one of the worst. Candy is high in sugar and calories, and it can lead to weight gain and other health problems. If you’re looking for a healthier option, try a piece of fruit or a handful of nuts instead.
Stadium food and drink, while expensive, are often the best part of a day at the ballpark. Even if your team is tanking, there’s always a hotdog, jumbo pretzel, or soft serve ice cream to help take the sting out of the loss. However, there are some stadium foods that you should absolutely avoid. Whether creative combinations of food that really should never be in the same dish or overpriced, under-flavored dishes, here are the worst stadium foods to skip at ballparks around the country.
As part of the partnership between Major League Baseball and food vendor Aramark, several new and strange dishes have been rolled out at baseball stadiums recently. This sandwich, which features pulled pork topped with BBQ sauce, bacon bits, and Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups is one of them. Salty and sweet flavor profiles are great, but there is too much going on here. No thank you.
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This is another sandwich with way too much going on. Katsu, which is panko encrusted chicken, or in this case ham, is delicious. And katsu with the kimchi and hoisin sounds amazing, but the mini pierogies (while on brand for the ‘burgh) are confusing in this context.
Twitter blew up last NFL season at the not great looking food offerings at the Los Angeles stadium, but the weird, long, sad pickled-covered veggie sub won the prize for the most grim-looking, overpriced meal.
Everything’s bigger in Texas, including this single, two-pound, breaded chicken tender that comes on a bed of waffle fries. It’s paired with ranch and honey sauces for dipping and comes in its own carrying case. But, it’s a two-pound chicken tender! Best sure to spilt this with some else if you choose to partake.
Poutine in our favorite Canadian city sounds like a no-brainer, but this dish of fried pickle straws, peanut butter gravy, cheese curds, bacon bits, and fresh dill scallions is honestly terrifying. Peanut butter should not be used in gravy.
Pittsburgh—the city that puts French fries on its sandwiches—has more than one menu item on this list. For this dish, kielbasa, pierogi, Swiss cheese, sauerkraut, and Russian dressing are served in a giant waffle cone. While all the different parts of this cone sound delicious, how in world does anyone eat this?
Why? In this dish, sweet potato fries are topped with crushed peanuts, cilantro, peanut sauce, and fluff sauce. What is wrong with a little BBQ sauce? Honestly, this sounds like it would be a soggy mess by the time you got back to your seat.
These are exactly what they sound like, apple pie filling in wonton wrappers, deep fried. This dessert sits on the edge of delicious and artery-clogging.
Again with the unnecessary peanut butter! This special blend burger is topped with peanut butter, jalapeño jelly, American cheese, and bacon served on a brioche bun. This is another sandwich that seems like it would be a soggy mess by the time you reach your seat.
Maybe it’s time to cool it with the Flaming Hot Cheetos. They don’t go on everything. This chopped steak hoagie is dressed with (you guessed it) Flaming Hot Cheetos; plus chopped onions, and Cheez Whiz.
In 2018, ESPN combed through food safety inspection reports made over a two-year period and found that at 28 percent of sports venues in the country, at least half the food stalls had high-level violations. One major issue they found? Sushi at many parks was festering at dangerous temperatures that could breed bacteria and lead to illness.
Tanya Edwards