Fast-food restaurants in America have long been thought of as serving mystery meat, unnatural flavorings, chemicals, and foods that don't naturally occur in nature (nuggets are not a natural cut of meat, FYI).
Subway is often thought of as a "healthier" option when it comes to fast food—due to the loads of veggies and protein you can pack in one footlong sandwich—but that may not be the reality.
As the largest buyer of beef in America, and the de facto model for other fast-food businesses, McDonald's naturally operates under a giant magnifying glass.
The pizza may not taste like cardboard anymore, but Domino's still isn't exactly a beacon of quality food either.
From hair gel-like beef and rehydrated ingredients to sourcing 100% cage-free eggs, Taco Bell goes back and forth on a seesaw of public perception, ranging between good effort and egregious omission.
A little late to the party when it comes to spiffing up its food quality, Burger King didn't start banning artificial ingredients (including potentially harmful ones) until 2021.
A few years ago, Pizza Hut probably wouldn't be on this list, considering the company's pledge to pivot to all-natural ingredients.
Turns out its blend of herbs and spices isn't the only thing KFC wants to keep secret. For example, its high-calorie chicken contains nearly half your recommended daily sodium intake in one breast.