2x the Calories, 2.8x the Sodium: Trump’s Diet Under the Microscope
President Donald J. Trump's diet may not be for the faint-hearted, and definitely not for those who try to limit their calories, sodium, sugar and fat intake.
A newly released analysis from Healthnews reveals that President Donald J. Trump’s daily meal plan may substantially exceed dietary recommendations, especially for his age group.
At 78 years old, President Trump became the oldest person to be inaugurated president. The candidates' age and health were common concerns during the presidential campaign, although most of the criticism was directed at Trump’s initial opponent, former President Joe Biden.
Diet undoubtedly plays an important role in determining health, especially in aging individuals. It is recommended that older adults limit foods high in unhealthy fats and avoid empty calories.
However, the current President seems to be going in the exact opposite direction since his publicly documented food choices—including multiple Big Macs, milkshakes, and significant amounts of Diet Coke—suggest Trump’s daily caloric intake exceeds 4,600 calories, roughly 2.3 times the recommended level for men his age, considering he does not skip breakfast.
The Healthnews team analyzed the nutritional value of Donald Trump’s diet, focusing on a day when he indulges more than usual and includes breakfast, a meal he often skips.
In short, on "feast days," when he doesn't skip breakfast, his meal plan looks like this:
- Breakfast: Bacon and eggs.
- Lunch: A very well-done steak with ketchup.
- Dinner: Two Big Macs, two Filet-O-Fish sandwiches, and a small milkshake.
- Snacks: A bag of Doritos.
- Drinks: 12 Diet Cokes throughout the day.
The nutritional breakdown of such a diet is the following:
- Calories: 4,653 kcal
- Fat: 250 g (Saturated fat: 68 g, Trans fat: 3.9 g)
- Cholesterol: 830 mg
- Carbohydrates: 416 g (Fiber: 15 g, Total sugars: 106 g, Added sugars: 79 g)
- Protein: 184 g
- Sodium: 6,419 mg
- Caffeine: 552 mg
Key Micronutrients:
- Vitamin D: 2.23 mcg
- Calcium: 1,283 mg
- Iron: 24 mg
- Potassium: 3,773 mg
Sodium and calories are off the charts
The number of calories Trump consumes on a day of full eating exceeds the United States dietary guidelines recommendations around 2x, which estimate that men 76 years old and older need around 2,000–2,400 kcal per day, depending on their physical activity level.
An average American consumes too much sodium, and while Trump is by no means an average guy, his diet is no exception, with 6,419 mg of sodium daily. According to USDA guidelines, men 51 years old and older should consume no more than 2,300 mg of sodium per day. The current President exceeds the recommended daily sodium intake by around 2.8 times.
To see the full analysis of Donald Trump’s diet, please head over to: https://healthnews.com/news/donald-trump-diet-healthy/
