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FAST FOOD NEWS: Chick-fil-A Egg White Grill Breakfast Sandwich

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Chick fil A Egg White Grill Breakfast Sandwich

Update: We reviewed it! Click here to read our review.

Chick-fil-A’s new Egg White Grill is the first new breakfast entree from the restaurant chain since 2010. The menu item features a breakfast-sized portion of grilled chicken breast with a hint of citrus flavor, freshly grilled egg whites, and a slice of American cheese on a toasted multigrain English muffin.

The sandwich has 300 calories, 7 grams of fat, 3 grams of saturated fat, 0 grams of trans fat, 55 milligrams of cholesterol, 970 milligrams of sodium, 31 grams of carbohydrates, 1 gram of sugar, 1 gram of fiber, and 25 grams of protein.

If you’ve tried it, let us know what you think of it in the comments.

(Image via Chick-fil-A)

FAST FOOD NEWS: Jack in the Box Jack’s Brewhouse Bacon Burger

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Jack in the Box’s newest burger combines beef, bacon, beer, and a bunch of other ingredients that don’t start with the letter B.

Jack’s Brewhouse Bacon Burger features a 1/4 lb signature beef patty topped with grilled onions, hickory smoked bacon, tomatoes, lettuce, a creamy pub sauce, and a porter ale cheese sauce on a toasted artisan potato bun.

The burger has 805 calories, 57 grams of fat, 17 grams of saturated fat, 1.35 grams of trans fat, 104 milligrams of cholesterol, 1275 milligrams of sodium, 41 grams of carbohydrates, 3 grams of fiber, 6 grams of sugar, and 34 grams of protein.

If you’ve tried it, let us know what you think of it in the comments.

(Image via Jack in the Box)

SPOTTED ON SHELVES – 7/19/2016

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Here are some interesting new and limited edition products found on store shelves by us and your fellow readers. If you’ve tried any of the products, share your thoughts about them in the comments.

Philadelphia Mashed Potatoes (Original and Chive & Onion)

Philadelphia Mashed Potatoes (Original and Chive & Onion)

Hmmm. I never thought about adding cream cheese to mashed potatoes. Sour cream, yes. Whipped cream, yes. Shaving cream, yes. But not cream cheese. (Spotted by Lindsay A at Meijer.)

Maruchan Chipotle Chicken Instant Lunch

Maruchan Chipotle Chicken Instant Lunch

If I was a 1950s jingle writer, the jingle I’d write for this would be, “If you’re looking for something quick to munch. Try Chipotle Chicken Maruchan Instant Lunch.” (Spotted by Melody at Meijer.)

Balance Dulce de Leche & Caramel Nutrition Bar

Balance Dulce de Leche & Caramel Nutrition Bar

Balance Chocolate Caramel Peanut Nougat Nutrition Bar

Balance Chocolate Caramel Peanut Nougat Nutrition Bar

Balance Dark Chocolate Pecan Turtle Nutrition Bar

Balance Dark Chocolate Pecan Turtle Nutrition Bar

Balance Chocolate Peppermint Patty Nutrition Bar

Balance Chocolate Peppermint Patty Nutrition Bar

I could use some nutrition bars. My diet recently has consisted of s’mores-flavored products and Tiny Toast cereal. (Spotted by Rachel T at Woodman’s Markets and Amanda Y at Walmart.)

Annie's Brownie, Baking, and Cookie Mixes

Annie’s Brownie, Baking, and Cookie Mixes

I’ve gotten so used to Annie’s making stuff for me that it’s weird that I might have to make Annie’s products for myself. Maybe it’s just Annie’s looking out for me, making sure I eat organic and not be couch potato stuffing my face with Annie’s pre-made cookies. (Spotted by Blaire at Target.)

Revolution Foods Granola Bundles (Peanut Butter, Chocolatey Chip, and Yogurty Berry)

Revolution Foods Granola Bundles (Peanut Butter, Chocolatey Chip, and Yogurty Berry)

Chocolatey. Yogurty. But no peanut buttery. (Spotted by Carla at Safeway.)

Welch's Strawberry Banana and Apple Cinnamon Fruit Spreads

Welch’s Strawberry Banana and Apple Cinnamon Fruit Spreads

My peanut butter and bread can’t wait. (Spotted by Vanessa B at Meijer.)

Thank you to all the photo contributors! If you’re out shopping and see an interesting new product on the shelf, snap a picture of it, and send us an email ([email protected]) with where you found it and “Spotted” in the subject line. Or reply to us (@theimpulsivebuy) on Twitter with the photo, where you spotted it, and the hashtag #spotted. If you do so, you might see your picture in our next Spotted on Shelves post.

FAST FOOD NEWS: Krispy Kreme Flavors of the World Doughnuts

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Krispy Kreme Flavors of the World Doughnuts

Krispy Kreme has three new doughnuts inspired by desserts from around the world.

The Churro Doughnut is a cake doughnut rolled in a cinnamon and sugar blend. It has 190 calories, 9 grams of fat, 4 grams of saturated fat, 210 milligrams of cholesterol, 28 grams of carbohydrates, 16 grams of sugar, and 2 grams of protein.

The Crème Brûleé doughnut is stuffed with vanilla bean custard, dipped in dark caramel icing, and topped with Crème Brûleé flakes. It has 360 calories, 20 grams of fat, 8 grams of saturated fat, 1 gram of trans fat, 170 milligrams of sodium, 42 grams of carbohydrates, 18 grams of sugar, and 5 grams of protein.

Finally, there the new Tiramisu Doughnut. It features a classic Krispy Kreme shell filled with Tiramisu Kreme, dipped in dark chocolate Tiramisu icing, and topped with dark chocolate drizzle, chocolate cake crumbs, and a chocolate coffee bean. The treat has 390 calories, 21 grams of fat, 9 grams of saturated fat, 0 grams of trans fat, 160 milligrams of sodium, 47 grams of carbohydrates, 26 grams of sugar, and 5 grams of protein.

The new doughnuts are available through August 28 at participating Krispy Kreme locations in the U.S. and Canada.

If you’ve tried any of them, let us know what you think of it in the comments.

(Image via Krispy Kreme)

SPOTTED ON SHELVES – 7/18/2016

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Here are some interesting new and limited edition products found on store shelves by us and your fellow readers. If you’ve tried any of the products, share your thoughts about them in the comments.

Denny's America's Diner Style Hash Browns Shredded Potatoes

Denny’s America’s Diner Style Hash Browns Shredded Potatoes

I guess I can make my own Grand Slams at home now. (Spotted by Roli at Walmart.)

Taco Cabana Hot Sauces

Taco Cabana Hot Sauces

OMG! Taco Cabana is selling their hot sauces now. And I totally didn’t just Google “Taco Cabana” before writing this caption. (Spotted by Deborah S at H-E-B.)

Passage Foods Street Kitchen Mexican Scratch Kit (Smokey Chipotle Beef and Spicy Habanero Chicken)

Passage Foods Street Kitchen Mexican Scratch Kit (Smokey Chipotle Beef and Spicy Habanero Chicken)

Passage Foods Street Kitchen Mexican Scratch Kit (Smokey Chipotle Beef and Guerreo Lime & Herb Chicken)

Passage Foods Street Kitchen Mexican Scratch Kit (Smokey Chipotle Beef and Guerrero Lime & Herb Chicken)

Passage Foods Street Kitchen Barbacoa BBQ Beef Mexican Scratch Kit

Passage Foods Street Kitchen Barbacoa BBQ Beef Mexican Scratch Kit

Passage Foods Street Kitchen Jerk Chicken Jamaican Scratch Kit and Korean BBQ Asian Scratch Kit

Passage Foods Street Kitchen Jerk Chicken Jamaican Scratch Kit and Korean BBQ Asian Scratch Kit

Passage Foods Street Kitchen Asian Scratch Kit (Vietnamese Lemongrass Chicken and Japanese Teriyaki Chicken)

Passage Foods Street Kitchen Asian Scratch Kit (Vietnamese Lemongrass Chicken and Japanese Teriyaki Chicken)

Passage Foods Street Kitchen Asian Scratch Kit (Pad Thai and Malaysian Satay Chicken)

Passage Foods Street Kitchen Asian Scratch Kit (Pad Thai and Malaysian Satay Chicken)

Passage Foods Street Kitchen Asian Scratch Kit (Yellow Thai Curry and Green Thai Curry)

Passage Foods Street Kitchen Asian Scratch Kit (Yellow Thai Curry and Green Thai Curry)

Passage Foods Street Kitchen Moroccan Lemon Chicken Moroccan Scratch Kit and Red Thai Curry Asian Scratch Kit

Passage Foods Street Kitchen Moroccan Lemon Chicken Moroccan Scratch Kit and Red Thai Curry Asian Scratch Kit

Passage Foods Street Kitchen Indian Scratch Kit (Indian Butter Chicken and Chicken Tikka Masala)

Passage Foods Street Kitchen Indian Scratch Kit (Indian Butter Chicken and Chicken Tikka Masala)

Thanks, Passage Foods! No need to travel the world now! (Spotted by Amanda Y at Walmart.)

Duke's Smoked Shorty Sausages (Hatch Green Chile, Chorizo & Lime, and Traditional Sea Salt)

Duke’s Smoked Shorty Sausages (Hatch Green Chile, Chorizo & Lime, and Traditional Sea Salt)

There are two other new flavors — Hickory Peach Barbecue and Tomato Basil. (Spotted by Deborah S at H-E-B.)

Thank you to all the photo contributors! If you’re out shopping and see an interesting new product on the shelf, snap a picture of it, and send us an email ([email protected]) with where you found it and “Spotted” in the subject line. Or reply to us (@theimpulsivebuy) on Twitter with the photo, where you spotted it, and the hashtag #spotted. If you do so, you might see your picture in our next Spotted on Shelves post.