As of 2011, Applebee's claims to be the largest casual dining chain restaurant in the world, with locations throughout North America, Latin America, Europe and the Middle East. Whether dining in your local neighborhood Applebee's or in one abroad, you will need to make major adjustments to your diet after eating the high-calorie, high-fat Applebee's Reuben sandwich.
Calories
One Applebee's Reuben sandwich without any side dishes contains 1,150 calories. If you follow a 2,000 calorie diet, one sandwich is close to 60 percent of your daily calorie needs. By comparison, Applebee's offers six complete meals for less than 550 calories, including Asiago Peppercorn Steak for 390 calories, Teriyaki Shrimp Pasta for 460 calories and Grilled Dijon Chicken and Portobellos for 450 calories. To balance your calorie intake after eating the Reuben sandwich, eat low calorie foods such as fruits, vegetables, whole grains and lean sources of protein for the rest of the day.
Fat
In addition to being high in calories, the Applebee's Reuben is also high in fat. One sandwich contains 82 g of total fat, 28 g of saturated fat and 3 g of trans fat. High intakes of both saturated fat and trans fat can increase your blood cholesterol levels and risk of heart disease. Limit your daily intake of saturated fat to less than 15.5 g per day, and trans fat to less than 2.2 g per day when following a 2,000-calorie diet, according to the guidelines set forth by the American Heart Association.
Sodium
Like many of the options at Applebee's, the Reuben is also a very high sodium menu item. One sandwich contains 3,560 mg. Eating foods high in sodium causes your body to retain fluids, increasing your blood pressure. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's recommended daily sodium intake, one Applebee's Reuben meets more than one and a half day's worth of sodium.
Carbohydrates and Protein
One Applebee's Reuben sandwich contains 49 g of carbohydrates and 54 g of protein. On a balanced diet, your daily carbohydrate and protein needs should range from 45 to 65 percent of calories and 10 to 35 percent of calories, respectively. On a 2,000-calorie diet, one Reuben sandwich provides a day's worth of your daily protein needs
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